EDUC9131 Professional Experience: An Introduction (Primary R-7)

Available to students enrolled in both EDUC9131 and EDUC9232 in the same calendar year.

This topic prepares pre-service teachers for their professional experiences. It introduces the expectations of professional behaviour for the teaching profession, including legal and ethical responsibilities. Pre-service teachers are introduced to the expectations for their behaviour and learning during the days of their professional experiences. This lecture series is an essential pre-requisite for placement in school settings.

This topic aims to:

• Introduce pre-service teachers to the professional experience program, its requirements and expectations
• Explain the professional expectations of teachers, including legal and ethical responsibilities, and the responsibilities of pre-service teachers when they undertake professional experiences
• Support pre-service teachers to transition into the role of a teaching professional

1. Identify the requirements and expectations of the professional experience program
2. Examine your legal and ethical responsibilities you will assume during your professional experience placement and when you enter the teaching profession