Social and Professional Contexts (TFA) 1

Subject EDUC90583 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2011.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours.
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: You must take the following subject in the same study period
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Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Subject Overview: This subject focuses on the professional role of associates in and beyond the classroom, and examines the changing social and professional contexts in which teachers work. It will also examine the social and cultural factors that have an impact on student learning and educational outcomes. Key themes of equity, inclusion and social justice are addressed.
Objectives: On completion of this subject, associates will be able to:
  • Understand the diverse professional contexts of teachers’ work in schools and other educational settings;
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the socio-cultural factors that shape students’ learning, their school experiences and educational outcomes;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of key debates and theories concerning equity, social differences, and human rights and their relevance to educational practice and policy.
Assessment:
  • Group Project (with other associates placed in the school), completed by the end of the intensive (equivalent to 1250 words: 30 per cent);
  • Reflective analysis of group process and social issue due end of semester 1 (1250 words: 30 per cent)
  • One 4000 word or equivalent clinical praxis examination during school term 2. The examination comprises 1500 words or equivalent from Individualising Learning and Teaching 1, 1500 words or equivalent from Social and Professional Contexts and 1000 words or equivalent from Language and Teaching (40 per cent).
Prescribed Texts: A book of readings will be provided.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills: On completion of this subject, associates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to;
  • Critically reflect on their practice and professional role;
  • Articulate the importance of equity, participation and democracy in education;
  • Work productively in their school to meet community and system expectations.

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