edu5ped the professional educator
THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
EDU5PED
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In The Professional Educator students develop their knowledge of the professional practice of teachers and future directions of schooling. Students expand their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of teachers in contemporary Australian schools and communities. Knowledge and skills explored include: professional ethics, standards and responsibilities of teachers, legal and organisational requirements, continuing professional development, community engagement and future directions in education. Students produce a professional digital teaching portfolio and a case study investigation of a professional issue.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEva Dakich
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions At least one Professional Placement Experience.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | NA | Recommended | NA | NA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in teachers# professional development
- Activities:
- National standards and professional development for teachers Developing a professional digital teaching portfolio
02. Access the relevant sources of professional learning for teachers
- Activities:
- National standards and professional development for teachers Developing a professional digital teaching portfolio
03. Communicate a rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning
- Activities:
- The roles and careers of teachers Developing a professional digital teaching portfolio
04. Apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession
- Activities:
- Ethical conduct for teachers - Victorian Code of Conduct for Teachers Developing a professional digital teaching portfolio
05. Summarise the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage
- Activities:
- Teaching, education policy and the law. Developing a professional digital teaching portfolio
06. Evaluate strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/ carers
- Activities:
- Professional engagement with the school community
07. Examine the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers' professional knowledge and practice
- Activities:
- Professional engagement with the school community Developing a professional digital teaching portfolio
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Online, 2017, Week 33-45, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEva Dakich
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 33 - 45
One 2.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 45 and delivered via online.
"Plus directed online learning activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collaborative case (2000 words) | Undergraduate students assessment is 1500 words or equivalent | 40 | 01, 04, 05, 06 |
| Digital professional teaching portfolio (4000 words) | Undergraduate students assessment is 3000 words or equivalent | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 07 |