EDCEL1016 Learning and Teaching
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of teaching and learning, and focuses on educators as reflective inquirers into professional practice. Through processes of observation, planning, organizing, monitoring and evaluating a range of teaching/ learning approaches the students, as Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs), will investigate the complex nature of teaching and learning. Pre-Service Teachers will examine and critique the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect their learning. They will develop an understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching. The course involves a five day placement in a school setting, relevant to the education degree being studied, where PSTs will have the opportunity to observe teaching and working with small groups. Students are required to complete the activities outlined in the Professional Experience Assessment Report (Form A). This will take place in collaboration with their school-based Mentor Teacher/Educator in the placement setting. The students will also document their professional learning in Professional Experience Preservice Teacher Learning Log (Form B) supported by their assigned University Mentor. The requirement to complete Forms A and B will enable students to reflect on their learning and successful completion of the Professional Experience placement component.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592
