EDPRAC 307A/B : Practicum 3

Education and Social Work

2023 Semester One (1233) / Semester Two (1235) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Establishes and sustains culturally responsive, ethical, learner-focused relationships with ākonga, colleagues and whanau in complex environments. Utilises an inquiry-based approach to demonstrate competency in professional knowledge, and the skills and dispositions required for effective teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Course Overview

Develops professional knowledge, skills and dispositions required for effective teaching and learning through an inquiry-based approach. Engages in noticing, recognising and responding to diverse learners informed by or guided by curricula. Practises and reflects on skills necessary to manage complex learning environments.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: EDPROFST 212, EDPRAC 205 Restriction: EDPRAC 306 To complete this course students must enrol in EDPRAC 307 A and B, or EDPRAC 307

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Build and sustain positive respectful and ethical relationships and communicate professionally with ākonga, whanau and colleagues. (Capability 1.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  2. Develop and critically reflect on theoretically informed pedagogical practice that is responsive to and promotes akonga learning. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  3. Consistently demonstrate the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions required as an effective teaching in Aotearoa New Zealand in alignment with professional standards. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  4. Critically analyse own teaching and responses to contextual complexities in the learning and teaching environment. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  5. Select use and evaluate digital tools to support inquiry into own teaching practice (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1 and 4.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Practicum 100% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Practicum
In order to move into EDPRAC 307b, EDPRAC 307a must be successfully completed.

Workload Expectations

EDPRAC 307A- 5-week, plus in-centre days (Wednesday and Thursday) for 3 weeks.
EDPRAC 307B- In-centre days (Wednesday and Thursday) for 5 weeks, 5-week block placement

Full attendance on practicum placement is required. Student teachers are expected to attend the ECE centre for at least 7.5 hours each day - the starting and finishing times to 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.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Students will be supported in preparing for practicum within the EDPRAC 307 classes (6hrs). Additional course materials are made available in the Canvas course page. Students are expect to attend the ECE centre full time (7.5hrs per day) throughout the practicum placement.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

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.

On campus preparation will be provided to students in the lead up to EDPRAC 307a rather than solely being delivered online.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework 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. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

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 course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, 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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 01/11/2022 11:49 a.m.