EDHP4009: Semester 2, 2025

Units EDHP4009 Semester 2 2025 [Normal day]

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EDHP4009: Final Professional Practice for HPE

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit is the final in a series of three units examining pedagogical and professional practices in K-12 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). It specifically focuses on the elective (content endorsed) Years 9-12 PDHPE courses. There are three focus areas: the transition from a pre-service teacher to a graduate teacher, a practical examination of the current Stage 5 and 6 Elective courses, and an introduction to the Assessment for Graduate Teachers (AfGT) as preparation for the Internship. Current departmental policies and processes will also be reviewed and discussed to assist with vocational planning for final year students.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	EDHP4002
Corequisites ?	EDHP4007 or EDHP4008 or EDUF3050
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Students would have completed two previous professional experience units.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Louisa Peralta, louisa.peralta@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Portfolio or journal	AfGT AfGT	100%	Multiple weeks	6000 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Assessment for Grdauate Teaching (AFGT)

The compulsory AFGT is a summative, capstone teaching performance assessment. It is designed to assess pre-service teachers teaching against the Australian Professional Teaching Standards.

The final AfGT document will be submitted one week post the internship. There will be serveral 'building' tasks that students will complete as formative steps to the final AfGT. Details and requirements of these are set out on the canvas site.

Assessment criteria

Full criteria and rubrics are available via canvas

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

As per policy

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Unit introduction - preparing for the internship and introduction to the AfGT	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Designing, implementing and evaluating effective assessment strategies in PDHPE. Links to element 3 of the AfGT.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Classroom management and behaviour support. Links to element 4 of the AfGT and preparing for the scenarios.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Developing lesson sequences - embedding literacy and numeracy and integration of ICT. Links to element 1 of the AfGT.	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Student led Masterclass session. Links to element 2 of the AfGT.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Student led Masterclass session. Links to element 2 of the AfGT.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Developing your professional voice - teaching resumes, job applications and interview practice.	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Final AfGT session addressing elements 1, 2, 3 and 4.	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Internship meeting 1 - element 1 AfGT.(via zoom)	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Internship meeting 2 - element 2 AfGT. (via zoom)	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Internship meeting 3 - element 3 AfGT (via zoom)	Tutorial (1 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate an understanding of the policies, processes and practices for navigating the transition from Pre-service Teacher to Graduate Teacher to New Scheme Teacher to support and assist their preparation for employment
LO2. Demonstrate the capacity to organize classroom activities and provide clear directions
LO3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs
LO4. Demonstrate the achievement of all graduate teaching standards during the Internship placement
LO5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment strategies of PDHPE including differentiation and ICT integration in developing teaching and learning sequences for diverse learners
LO6. Demonstrate the ability to engage critically with peers and utilise feedback to enhance their own and others teaching and learning

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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Student feedback on the unit is both encouraged and welcomed.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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