EDSE4103: Pedagogy, Leading and Learning 3

Assessment Task 1: Portfolio

In Week 1 students will identify three 'working in practice' lesson plan overviews. The lesson plans will focus on issues related to the legal and ethical responsibilities of teachers and may include instances of bullying, parent-teacher interaction, injury or incident, or the legal responsibilities of teachers.

You will provide a critical reflection responding to two of the three lesson plans. Your reflection should outline the ways your lesson takes account of the legal and ethical obligations of the classroom teacher, (within your subject area). Your responses should reference current policy and/or research. The way theories of education shape teaching in the classroom through written lesson plans informed by critical reading.You may refer to resources such as the required readings in this course.

Assessment criteria:

1. Effective interpretation of the professional obligations of teaching in your lesson plan/s;

2. Strategies are practical, appropriate, and informed by current theories of education and how they shape teaching in the classrooms, evidenced and exemplified through written lesson plans informed by critical reading.

3. Strategies are effectively justified and align with professional standards expected of a graduate teacher;

4. Meets the task requirements and tenets of academic writing and work, including appropriate referencing.

This assessment task addresses Graduate Teacher Standards 1.2.1, 4.4.1, 6.1.1, 6.2.1, 7.1.1, 7.2.1, 7.3.1, 7.4.1 by allowing students the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct, including adherence to key principles of professional codes and related legislative and administrative requirements of teachers. In addition, students will effectively employ research related knowledge, skills and processes to inform teaching decisions. This assessment allows students to display knowledge of student learning needs and the ability to reflect on the impact their teaching and research has had on student learning.

Assessment Task 2: Micro teaching task

In Week 1 students will be placed in groups of 6. Each student will be responsible for facilitating a 50-60 minute tutorial for the other group members based on the weekly readings and lectures of the previous week (Weeks 1-6). The tutorial should include discussion and also include at least one planned teaching activity. After each student has developed and implemented their tutorial, the group will submit a portfolio that includes all lesson plans and examples of work from each tutorial as evidence of their collaboration and contribution.

Assessment criteria:

Group:

1. Effective lesson plans that clearly state learning goals and give students opportunities to articulate their understanding of the professional standards and the application of policies in the classroom.

2. Lesson plans reflect a deep understanding of the obligations of a classroom teacher regarding the interpretation of data eg. NAPLAN, and an understanding of literacy, numeracy and assessment strategies.

3. Deep engagement with chosen topics (from lectures/readings) that recognises and understands the roles and responsibilities of teachers to create safe and supportive, ethically and legally sound classrooms.

4. A clear understanding of the teacher as a professional person in the classroom, school and community as evidenced by the professional standards.

This assessment task addresses Graduate Teacher Standards 1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.3.1, 3.3.1, 3.5.1, 4.1.1., 4.2.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.4.1, 5.5.1, 6.2.1, 6.3.1 in allowing students to demonstrate competence by designing, implementing and reflecting on their teaching and learning experiences in a mock school setting in collaboration with colleagues. Additionally, students engage in and respond to professional dialogue with their pre-service colleagues. This assessment also allows students to analyse school, university and government related documents to understand the mandates of teaching in order to focus on areas for their own teaching and professional development. The Graduate Teacher Standards are also addressed by this peer teaching task by developing a range of strategies that support adolescent development, based on theories regarding its complex challenges.

Assessment 3 A Professional Experience Placement (Pass/Fail) 

This assignment requires students to attend a designated professional learning conference. Details about the conference, including dates and expectations, will be provided in class. Attendance and engagement are mandatory to pass this component.