EDPRAC 204 : Practicum 2
Education and Social Work
2025 Semester Two (1255) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 2: | Sustainability |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Establish professional relationships and communicate effectively with akonga and colleagues. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.1 and 8.2)
- Demonstrate effective pedagogical practice that promotes akonga learning and is informed by theory, research, curriculum and practice. (Capability 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 and 5.1)
- Demonstrate and reflect on the responsibilities and dispositions expected of a professional teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 6.1 and 8.1)
- Explain how contextual complexities have implications for teaching and learning. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1 and 6.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Practical | 100% | Individual Coursework |
| 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
| Practical | ||||||||||
Practicum assessment is recorded as Pass or Fail. Students must demonstrate that they have met all Learning Outcomes for the practicum in order to achieve a Pass grade in this course.
Formative assessment of the student teacher is carried out during practicum through ongoing observation of and feedback to the student teacher by the associate teacher and a professional supervisor from the university. A summative assessment discussion is held with all three parties at the conclusion of the practicum, when all participants present evidence about how the Learning Outcomes of the practicum have been met.
Workload Expectations
Preparation for this six-week practicum, inclusive of 8 days of full responsibility, occurs within the EDPROFST 208 course.
Students are expected to attend their allocated practicum school for at least eight hours each day during their in-school placement. Starting and finishing times will be negotiated with the associate teacher (usually between 8.00am – 4.00pm), although commitment to staff and team meetings may extend this on some occasions.
Student teachers are required to maintain professional digital documentation evidencing their progress towards meeting the Learning Outcomes of the practicum. Student teachers observe the associate teacher's practice and the needs of individual learners to inform their planning for and teaching of multiple groups and the whole class. As the practicum progresses, student teachers take on increasing responsibility for planning for and managing aspects of the learning programme, before taking full teacher responsibility for the classroom programme for eight consecutive days under the supervision of their associate teacher.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at timetabled practicum preparation sessions during the EDPROFST 208 course in Semester 1. In combination, these sessions provide student teachers with opportunities to be appropriately prepared for the requirements of their in-school placements.
This 6-week in-school placement occurs in one block following the end of Semester 2 classes. Daily attendance at school from is required throughout the practicum placement.
Learning Resources
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
The Faculty works closely with school partners to facilitate high-quality practicum experiences for students in a range of settings.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.