School Of EducationBeing a TeacherWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102637.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: PRIMARY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Corequisite
102639 Primary Professional Experience 1: Working in Classrooms
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and have successfully completed 80 credit points.
About this Unit
Theory and the practice of teaching are explored in depth in this unit. This unit explores the necessary teaching and interpersonal skills required to build positive relationships with students and manage the classroom. Students will develop skills in planning, implementing and evaluating the students’ learning which are designed to meet primary school students’ curriculum needs. It introduces students to a range of teaching strategies and assists with helping to identify when and why to use them. It explores how educational theories and practitioner research underpin and inform curriculum development and pedagogical practice. Integrated in the learning will be the use of information technologies. This unit will also facilitate students in developing a critical understanding of their individual progress towards satisfying the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate level. The knowledge and skills developed in the other units of study in the course can be applied in this and the Professional Experience units.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
1.Students are required to complete a Working with Children Check leading to the issuance of a clearance number under the category of volunteer. Students will need to:
i. Access the Office of the Children’s Guardian website and complete an online application form to generate an application number.
ii. Present an application number and identification to a NSW Motor Registry or Government Access Centre prior to issuance by mail a Working with Children Check number.
iii. Email the letter with a valid Working With Children Check number to facilitate processing of a school placement where the document is trimmed and recorded in Callista as a Special Requirement.
Students must complete the online Child Protection Awareness Training prior to undertaking any visits/placements. Students who have not completed Child Protection Awareness Training will need to withdraw from the unit.
2. Students must complete the ASCIA anaphylaxis e-training and email their certificate to AnaphylaxisPrm@westernsydney.edu.au
3. Students must meet the Inherent Requirements for the Master of Teaching (Primary).
Courses| 1876.1 | Bachelor of Education (Primary) | CURRENT |
| 1877.1 | Associate Degree in Education (Primary) (exit Only) | CURRENT |