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EDC1000 Introduction to the Profession

Semester 1, 2022 Springfield On-campus
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Education
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

BECH or BEED only: Enrolment is not permitted if EHF1100 has been previously completed.
BPED only: Enrolment is not permitted if EPP1100 has previously been completed.
BSED only: Enrolment is not permitted if ESF1100 has previously been completed.

Overview

This course seeks to introduce the pre-service educator to the profession. The course examines teaching in the 21st Century through an examination of professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement. As a first year, first semester common course it also provides an introduction to the tertiary learning environment and academic literacies. This initial learning will be applied throughout the programme and culminate with a capstone course in the final semester of study, providing a four year scaffold to teacher professionalism.

This course introduces key concepts, skills and knowledge required when working in a diverse range of educational settings. The course is underpinned by the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and examines knowledge, practice and engagement. The course is focused on connections in four key ways: with self, with USQ, with the profession, and with community. This course helps you to begin on your journey to becoming a professional educator and provides opportunities for reflection and the beginning of your professional teacher identity.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities and conduct (APST 7.1, 7.2);
  2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of ongoing professional learning for teachers (APST 6.1, 6.2);
  3. demonstrate appropriate cognitive, literacy and communication skills, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and bibliographic referencing.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introduction to the profession 25.00
2. Professional knowledge 25.00
3. Professional practice 25.00
4. Professional engagement 25.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Allen, J., & White. S 2000, Learning to teach in a new era, Cambridge 精东传媒app Press.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Description Weighting (%)
Feedback and reflection 20
Oral Presentation 40
ePortfolio and Action Plan 40
Date printed 10 February 2023