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EDMT5601: The Secondary Teaching Professional
2020 unit information
This unit of study examines issues relevant to teaching in contemporary secondary schools. The unit consists of a series of lectures on issues such as making the transition to 'becoming a teacher', the role of popular culture in teacher identity, teaching standards, teacher professionalism, the changing construct of 'the good teacher', teacher beliefs, bullying in schools and classroom management. There is a strong reflective element in this unit of study and assessments require students to reflect on their life as learners, their transition to teacher education and their projected transition to teaching.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5601 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 2 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the broad nature of secondary school education, the diversity of schools, communities and students
- LO2. develop insights into teaching as a craft and as a profession, and the role of professional development and lifelong learning in teaching
- LO3. develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in the secondary school environment
- LO4. understand personal theories of classroom management and engage in an analysis of theories of effective classroom management strategies
- LO5. develop the capacity to engage in critical reflection relating to education.
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