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EDMT6634: EC Professional Experience 2

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This is the second Professional Experience unit in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) degree. The unit includes a 20 day supervised placement that supports the learning and professional development of pre-service early childhood teachers in a birth to 2 setting. Students are expected to: draw on aspects of their knowledge acquired in both this unit as well as units taught in previous semesters, observe infants and toddlers in their placement settings, develop context specific curriculum, and document appropriate learning experiences for them based on their strengths and interests. In this Professional Experience, students will be expected to take increasing responsibility for planning in the room in consultation with their Supervising Teacher over the first three weeks of the placement. Students will take full responsibility for planning and documenting systems during the fourth week, while working with the Supervising Teacher and other educators.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDMT6634
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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EDMT6002
Prerequisites
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24 credit points including EDMT5687
Corequisites
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EDMT6632
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Wendy Lee, wendysaeme.lee@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Wendy Lee, wendysaeme.lee@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Placement hurdle task Professional experience placement
Professional experience (3-5 yrs)
50% Multiple weeks 20 days
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task Loose parts/heuristic play resource collection showcase and plan
Presentation and plan
10% Week 06 5 minutes, 1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6
Assignment hurdle task Pre-professional experience folder check
1:1 folder check
5% Week 08 N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO8
Assignment hurdle task Professional experience portfolio
Completed professional experience portfolio
35% Week 13 N/A
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Loose parts/heuristic play resource collection showcase and plan: Students are required to develop a teaching resource comprising a collection of materials to support open-ended, loose parts/heuristic play that is suitable for preschool aged children. In week 6, students will present their collection to the class in a showcase to receive feedback prior to submitting the written component for this assessment. 
  • Pre-professional experience folder check: Students must bring their prepared professional experience folder to class in week 8 to be checked and approved prior to commencement of professional experience. Professional experience folders should be up to date, organised into sections and include all pre-prac documentation as detailed in the professional experience requirements document.  
  • Professional experience placement: Participation in professional experience placement as specified in Professional Experience Handbook, EDMT6634 Unit of Study Outline and Professional Experience Requirements document.
  • Professional experience portfolio: The portfolio comprises a collection of the student’s work during the placement which provides evidence on how the student is meeting the Australian Teaching Standards; the principles, practices and outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework; and the unit’s intended learning outcomes.The professional experience portfolio for this placement is made up of a professional experience folder, weekly online submissions and pedag

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

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.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to the unit; Curriculum and philosophy in preschool aged children's education and care Tutorial (3 hr) LO1
Week 02 The planning cycle with preschoolers part 1 – observation and assessment; A review of physical development in the preschool years Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 03 The planning cycle with preschoolers part 2 – planning and evaluating; A review of language development in the preschool years Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 04 Learning environments and materials for preschoolers; A review of cognitive development in the preschool years Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO5 LO6
Week 05 Pedagogical documentation with preschool aged children Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 06 Loose parts/heuristic play resource collection showcase Tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 07 Relationships in preschool education and care; A review of preschooler's social and emotional development Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO6 LO7
Week 08 Preparation for professional experience Tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO4 LO6 LO8
Week 13 Reflection on professional experience; Submission of pedagogical documentations Tutorial (3 hr) LO5 LO8

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

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 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.

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

  • LO1. identify and explain early childhood curriculum that promotes preschool aged children's learning, development and well-being
  • LO2. complete and interpret observations of individual and small groups of preschool aged children and identify implications for teaching
  • LO3. interact with preschool aged children in ways that supports relationship formation, learning and development
  • LO4. develop and implement appropriate teaching plans for preschool aged children that are linked to observations and interpretations
  • LO5. critically reflect on experiences, teaching issues and practices with reference to theory and research
  • LO6. utilise a range of teaching strategies with preschool aged children in an early childhood setting
  • LO7. communicate appropriately with parents and centre staff from diverse backgrounds
  • LO8. demonstrate professional responsibility by meeting all unit and professional experience requirements.

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

This unit requires students to undertake professional experience with preschool aged children, in a 3-5 years settingThis supersedes the references to 'birth to 2 setting' and 'infants and toddlers' set out in the 2020 Handbook unit description, which will be updated for 2021.

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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