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EDUP1013: Health and Physical Education 1

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

In this first PDHPE unit students will reflect upon their physical activity and health status, values and attitudes, and explore the importance of leading active and healthy lives and imparting these to their future students. The unit will examine the current requirements regarding K-6 PDHPE and students will design and evaluate a variety of pedagogies and skills for teaching PDHPE. The notion of a Health Promoting School will also be introduced in relation to the need for whole school planning. Specific subject matter will include healthy eating, interpersonal relationships (including anti-bullying education), safety, healthy choices, fundamental movement skills, dance and gymnastics.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDUP1013
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Louisa Peralta, louisa.peralta@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation Peer teaching (Fundamental Movement Skills)
15min presentation in either Week 11 or 12 and a 500 word evaluation.
40% Multiple weeks Equates to 2000 words.
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO8 LO6 LO5 LO4
Assignment Health Issue Analysis
National Health Priority Area (NHPA) Analysis and Action Plan.
30% Week 05
Due date: 25 Mar 2022 at 23:00

Closing date: 25 Feb 2022
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO7 LO8
Assignment Teaching Resource – Dance/Gymnastics
Compile a teaching resource for dance and gymnastics
30% Week 09
Due date: 29 Apr 2022 at 23:00

Closing date: 29 Apr 2022
1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO5 LO8

Assessment summary

Assessment 1 Health Issue Analysis: You will be allocated a National Health Priority Area (NHPA) and asked to critically analyse this using the Health Promoting Schools Framework and current research. You will report on the impact of this NHPA for all students including those from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds..You will then develop an action plan for health promotion to be used in a K-6 School which provides detail for a whole-school approach to curriculum, teaching and learning, school organization, ethos and environment and partnerships and services. 

This assessment responds to Graduate Teacher Standards 1.1.1; 1.2.1; 1.3.1; 1.4.1; 1.5.1; 1.6.1; 2.1.1; 2.2.1; 2.3.1; 2.4.1; 3.3.1; 3.4.1; 3.6.1; 3.7.1; 4.1.1; 4.4.1; 6.2.1; 7.2.1; 7.3.1; 7.4.1.

Assessment 2 Teaching Resource – Dance/Gymnastics: You will participate in gymnastics and dance across weeks 3-8 and at the end of each tutorial session, you will be asked to reflect upon these experiences and activities, the content and outcomes addressed, skills and relevant terminology. You will then compile a teaching resource that includes technical detail, evidence-based pedagogical considerations, syllabus mapping and risk management guidelines for teaching dance and gymnastics to students in K-6. Your resource must include strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities, and identify opportunities to embed numeracy, literacy and ICT into learning experiences. You will also undertake research and design a teaching plan for one dance and one gymnastics skill (allocated by your Lecturer). 

This assessment responds to Graduate Teacher Standards 1.1.1; 1.2.1; 1.5.1; 1.6.1; 2.1.1; 2.2.1; 2.3.1; 2.5.1; 3.1.1; 3.2.1; 3.3.1; 3.4.1; 4.1.1, 4.4.1; 4.5.1; 6.2.1; 7.2.1; 7.4.1.

Assessment 3 Peer teaching (Fundamental Movement Skills) - presentation, lesson plan and evaluation: Presentations will be conducted in pairs during tutorials in Weeks 11-12. You and a partner will be allocated a Fundamental Movement Skill and a week (either week 11 or 12). You and your partner will undertake research and plan two different lessons, i.e., you will individually design a lesson plan, select one of the teaching/learning activities (from either of your lesson plans). This will be the learning activity that you will teach to your peers. Your lesson plan must also include strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities. After you present (i.e., on the same day) in week 11 or 12, you must also complete and submit a 500-word evaluation using the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers as a framework.

This assessment responds to Graduate Teacher Standards 1.1.1; 1.2.1; 1.5.1; 2.1.1; 2.2.1; 2.3.1; 3.1.1; 3.3.1; 3.5.1; 3.6.1; 4.1.1; 4.2.1; 4.4.1; 5.2.1; 6.1.1; 6.2.1; 6.3.1; 6.4.1; 7.1.1; 7.2.1

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

A marking rubric will be posted on CANVAS.

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 Lecture: Overview of HPE 1, Content and Assessment. - NSW K-6 PDHPE Syllabus - Concepts, substance and structure of the content - Examining research into how students learn and the implications for teaching Tutorial: Health Studies and Pedagogy 1 - The Health Promoting Schools Framework and difficult knowledge (principles and practices) Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO7 LO8
Week 02 Lecture: Health Studies and Pedagogy 2 - Healthy choices and safety Tutorial: Health Studies and Pedagogy 3 - Interpersonal relationships, mental health, body image, healthy eating, sexuality and drugs Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO7
Week 03 Lecture: PDHPE Syllabus Study 1 - The five interrelated PDHPE propositions that guide teaching, learning and assessment: an educative purpose, a strengths-based approach, the value of movement, the development of health literacy and including a critical inquiry approach. Tutorial: Dance 1 – Elements of Dance Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO5 LO6 LO8
Week 04 Lecture: PDHPE Syllabus Study 2 - Organisation of Content, Skill Domains and Learning across the Curriculum - The relevant legislative, administrative and organisational polices and processes required for teachers according to school stage. Tutorial: Dance 2 – Creative Dance and Dance Building Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO5 LO6 LO8
Week 05 Lecture: Assessment in PDHPE - Assessment for, as and of learning, the common grade scale and reporting. - E.g., Informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning. Tutorial: Dance 3 – Social/Cultural and Modern Dance Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO8
Week 06 Lecture: Movement studies and pedagogy 1 – Physical literacy - Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning - Examining research into how students learn and the implications for teaching. Tutorial: Gymnastics 1 - Dominant Movement Patterns Approach: Safety and Statics Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 07 Lecture: Movement Studies and Pedagogy 2 – Wellbeing and safety management - Strategies to support students' wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements. Tutorial: Gymnastics 2 - Dominant Movement Patterns Approach: Locomotion and Springing and Landing Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6 LO8
Week 08 Lecture: Strategies for differentiating teaching, learning and assessment to meet the diverse needs of students in Primary PDHPE - Strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities. Tutorial: Gymnastics 3 - Dominant movement patterns approach: Rotation and rhythmic gymnastics Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 09 Lecture: Lesson Planning 1 - The Learning Ecology Framework: 1) managerial system; 2) instructional system; and 3) student social system. Tutorial: Fundamental Movement Skills 1 - static balance, sprint run, vertical jump, catch, hop and side gallop Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 10 Lecture: Lesson Planning 2 - Elements of a PDHPE Lesson Plan - Quality teaching in PDHPE Tutorial: Fundamental Movement Skills 2 - skip, overarm throw, leap, kick, two-hand strike and dodge Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
Week 11 Lecture: Models of pedagogy for teaching and assessing Primary PDHPE. Tutorial: Fundamental Movement Skills – Peer Teaching 1 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 12 Lecture: Supporting students with disabilities to access the Primary PDHPE curriculum and demonstrate achievement. Tutorial: Fundamental Movement Skills – Peer Teaching 2 Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 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

Practical Tutorial/Seminar Policy: Students must attend and participate in all practical workshops. Inability to comply with this subject requirement will result in a fail grade. If injury or illness will prevent you from actively participating in this unit of study, this needs to be brought to the attention of the Unit of Study Coordinator prior to the commencement of the unit. 

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.

Required readings

Main texts:

Dudley, Telford, Peralta, Stonehouse & Winslade (2018). Teaching quality health and physical education. South Melbourne; Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd.

NSW Education Standards Authority (2018). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-10 Syllabus. Sydney, Australia: Author.

Reading List

Department of School Education NSW. (1996). Towards a health promoting school. Sydney: Author.

Hyde, M., Carpenter, L., & Conway, R. (2010). Diversity and inclusion in Australian schools. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

McCuaig, L. (2006). HPE in the Health Promoting School. In R. Tinning, L. McCuaig, & L. Hunter (Eds.), Teaching Health and Physical Education in Australian Schools (pp. 56-69). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

Meldrum, K., & Peters, J. (2012). Learning to teach health and physical education: The student, the teacher and the curriculum. Sydney: Pearson.

Mitchell, D., Davis, B., & Lopez, R. (2007). Teaching FUNdamental gymnastics skills. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

New South Wales Department of Education and Training. (2007). Fundamental Movement Skills. Retrieved January 29, 2010, from http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/pdhpe/prolearn/fms_001.htm

New South Wales Department of Education and Training. (2003a). Quality teaching in NSW public schools. Sydney: Author.

New South Wales Department of Education and Training. (2003b). Quality teaching in NSW public schools: A classroom teaching guide.Sydney: Author.

Schembri, G. (2007). Aussie Gym Fun. Melbourne: Australian Gymnastics Federation.

Tinning, R., & McCuaig, L. (2006). Whose responsibility is HPE anyway? In R. Tinning, L. McCuaig, & L. Hunter (Eds.), Teaching Health and Physical Education in Australian Schools (pp. 49-55). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

 

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. Understand the significance of the Health Promoting Schools framework for effective teaching and learning in PDHPE; and use this framework to examine a range of sensitive issues/difficult knowledge relevant to a particular school community and/or learning environment (GQ1, GQ2, GQ6, GQ8).
  • LO2. Collect and evaluate learning and teaching resources that enhance students' learning in PDHPE specifically in relation to risk management protocols (GQ1, GQ4).
  • LO3. Sequence concepts and learning experiences for specific stages of learners in PDHPE by considering contemporary pedagogies (direct and indirect), applying inquiry-based learning theory and engaging with syllabus content to develop lesson plans (GQ1, GQ3, GQ4, GQ5).
  • LO4. Design and implement student-centred, inclusive, creative, safe and challenging learning experiences which cater for a variety of student learning styles and abilities, and directly link to student learning outcomes and assessment for PDHPE (GQ1, GQ3, GQ4, GQ5).
  • LO5. Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanical principles and pedagogies of moving our body, understanding movement and learning through movement, by performing skills and routines specifically in dance, gymnastics and fundamental movement skill development, which will encourage primary students to participate in recreational activities outside of lesson time (GQ1).
  • LO6. Display confidence and competence in teaching K-6 PDHPE subject matter (specifically fundamental movement skills), providing feedback and employing reflective practice to enhance their performance (GQ1, GQ3).
  • LO7. Consider the needs and interests of students from a variety of social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures when planning for learning and teaching, especially when addressing sensitive issues/difficult knowledge in the PDHPE classroom (GQ1, GQ3, GQ6, GQ8).
  • LO8. Display an understanding of relevant school policies related to K-6 PDHPE subject matter (GQ1, GQ3, GQ4, GQ8).

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

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.7.1. (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.4.1. (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
7.3.1. (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1. (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.
LO2
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
3.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
3.7.1. (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.4.1. (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
6.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers.
7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
7.3.1. (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1. (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.
LO3
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
3.1.1. (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
3.7.1. (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
LO4
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
1.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
3.1.1. (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
4.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
4.4.1. (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
4.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
LO5
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
1.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
3.1.1. (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
4.4.1. (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
5.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
6.3.1. (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.
LO6
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
3.1.1. (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
3.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
4.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
4.4.1. (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
5.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
6.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
6.3.1. (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.
7.1.1. (Graduate) Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
LO7
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
3.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
3.7.1. (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.4.1. (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
4.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
6.3.1. (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.
6.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
7.1.1. (Graduate) Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
7.3.1. (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1. (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.
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Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
3.7.1. (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
4.4.1. (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
4.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
5.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of a range of strategies for reporting to students and parents/carers and the purpose of keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement.
6.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers.
7.1.1. (Graduate) Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
7.3.1. (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1 P A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.4.1 T A P (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
1.5.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
1.6.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
2.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1 A (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1 A (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.4.1 T A P (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
2.5.1 P T A (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1 T (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.1.1 A P (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1 P A (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1 A (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.5.1 A P (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
3.6.1 A P (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
3.7.1 T A (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
4.1.1 A (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.2.1 A P (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
4.3.1 T P (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
4.4.1 A (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
4.5.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
5.1.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
5.2.1 A P (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
5.3.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.
5.4.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to interpret student assessment data to evaluate student learning and modify teaching practice.
5.5.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of a range of strategies for reporting to students and parents/carers and the purpose of keeping accurate and reliable records of student achievement.
6.1.1 A P (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
6.2.1 A (Graduate) Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers.
6.3.1 P T (Graduate) Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve teaching practices.
6.4.1 A T (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
7.1.1 A T (Graduate) Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
7.2.1 A (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
7.3.1 T A (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1 T A (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.

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

This is a new unit in the new BEd (Primary) program. We look forward to working with you to implement this unit for the first time in 2022. Please take the time to offer constructive written feedback at the end of the semester. The teaching team is committed to the participation of learners in the process of planning and evaluation of courses.

Expectations for written submissions: All students need to be fully aware of the expectations of literacy and numeracy of work presented for assessment. The HPE program takes very seriously the requirement of students to produce work that is both high quality in terms of content and presentation. This refers to the production of written work that is academically at the undergraduate standard, i.e. correct use of punctuation, grammar, spelling, use of tenses, use of pronouns and referencing. All work in this unit is guided by this principle. Failure to meet minimum standards of work will result in failure of that assessment. Students should refer to the University's WriteSite if they are concerned: http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/

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