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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Education : Bachelor of Education (Primary)

476-410 School Studies D10: Teachers' Practice

Note:

Students should be working in, or have access to, a primary school. They will be required to attend several weekend seminars and should be available for late afternoon consultations at the University on request. Credit will not be granted for this subject and School Studies D50.

Credit Points:

10.0

Coordinator:

Marilyn Woolley

Pre/Corequisite/s:

Completion of approved teacher education studies and teaching experience in primary schools. Completion of, or concurrent enrolment in, School Studies D1.

Timetable:

All Year

Contact:

In-school work, record keeping and reflective writing, attendance at seminars and the preparation of submissions

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • demonstrate an understanding of the role of the practitioner and action research in curriculum improvement and within the broader field of education research;

  • carry out a project in relation to their own teaching using action research approach and seeking to change and improve their teaching practices;

  • exchange reports on their projects and demonstrate that researching skills and confidence have been built-up through processes of critical assistance and appreciation; and

  • demonstrate skill in describing aspects of their own research projects and in analysing the factors which facilitate and inhibit change and improvement in teaching.

Content:

A survey of the history, underlying assumptions and outcomes of various research approaches in education leading to an examination of the meaning of the action research approach and the potential it offers students for improving their curriculum work and teaching. Each student develops a proposal which may relate to general aspects of a teacher's work such as patterns of interaction with children, time and activity management, evaluation and record keeping, or to particular curriculum programs.

Assessment:

Satisfactory presentation and negotiation of a proposal and participation in seminars; design and implementation of the project (40%); reports and other presentations (60%). Submission requirements will be negotiated with each student.
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