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EDU30016 · Swinburne University of Technology

Teaching in Australian Schools

Credit points
12.5
Level
3
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Education

What it covers

This unit provides pre-service teachers with an overview of the cultures and practices of primary schools in Australia – both government and independent schools. Pre-service teachers will become familiar with state and national curriculum documents and the contexts of learning in Australian schools. They will compare policies and practices within different states and other national systems. The teaching profession will also be examined, looking at the workforce and issues confronting the profession

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Case StudiesGroup40%
EssayIndividual60%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus