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ECED829 – Early Childhood Postgraduate Internship
2017 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Rebecca Andrews
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| Credit points |
Credit points
8
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ECED825
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit enables students to refine their roles as early childhood teachers. During the internship students will have opportunities to strengthen their autonomy and independence as a teacher of young children as they explore their role within the centre and its local community. With increasing confidence, students will be able to justify their decision making as a teacher responding to the challenges of daily work in an early childhood centre. The internship contains a 30 day placement to be completed as three days a week over ten weeks. Students may complete the internship requirements in their own workplace where appropriate.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Take responsibility for your own learning
- Develop confidence in justifying your professional decision-making
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge about selected areas of professional practice
General Assessment Information
More details about the professional portfolios and their sections will be provided in the ilearn unit guide when the session starts.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Teaching Folder | 0% | No | 31 October |
| Professional portfolio | 100% | No | 10 November 2016 |
| Professional experience | 0% | No | 31 October |
Teaching Folder
Due: 31 October
Weighting: 0%
Students must maintain a professional record of teaching and learning while completing the internship.This is assessed by the mentor teacher.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Take responsibility for your own learning
- Develop confidence in justifying your professional decision-making
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge about selected areas of professional practice
Professional portfolio
Due: 10 November 2016
Weighting: 100%
The portfolio is a record of inquiries conducted while completing the internship. It is based on the question:"What does being a teacher mean to me?" It is supported by an optional work-in-progress report and also online forums/face to face workshops. This year part of the portfolio will be created with Google Sites (digital portfolio).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Take responsibility for your own learning
- Develop confidence in justifying your professional decision-making
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge about selected areas of professional practice
Professional experience
Due: 31 October
Weighting: 0%
Students must successfully complete 30 days of internship teaching in a childcare centre or preschool. They are supported in this endeavour by a mentor teacher.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Take responsibility for your own learning
- Develop confidence in justifying your professional decision-making
Delivery and Resources
Technology used and required
Access to ilearn is required.
Gmail account - Familiarity with Google docs/Google drive
Classes
Four Friday classes are held for this unit from 9.00am until 5.00pm.
What has changed?
This year part of the professional portfolio will be digital and will be created with Google Sites.
Students will undergo training in how to use Google Sites in their workshops.
Online help will also be provided.
The rest of the portfolio will be submitted online via Turnitin.
Unit Schedule
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SESSION 2 2017 TIMELINE |
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July 31st |
Week 1 |
Visit your placement for two orientation days if you are not in your workplace. |
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August 7-11 |
Week 2 |
Friday 11 August: Class 1 (9-5) GOOGLE SITES TRAINING (2 HRS – included in class hours)
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August 14-18 |
Week 3 |
You may begin Internship days if it suits your mentor teacher. |
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August 21-25 |
Week 4 |
Internship continues |
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August 28- September 1 |
Week 5 |
Internship continues |
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Sept 4- 8 |
Week 6 |
Internship continues
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Sept 11-15 |
Week 7 |
Friday 15 September: Class 2 (9-5) GOOGLE SITES TRAINING FOLLOW UP ( 1-2 HRS – included in class hours)
FIRST SECTION OF DIGITAL PORTFOLIO TO BE READY AND REVIEWED IN CLASS |
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Sept 18-22 |
University break |
Internship days may continue if appropriate |
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Sept 25-29 |
University break |
OPTIONAL WORK IN PROGRESS REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED VIA TURNITIN
School holidays Internship days may continue if appropriate |
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October 2 - 6 |
Week 8 |
School holidays Internship days may continue if appropriate Labour Day: Monday 2 October |
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October 9-13 |
Week 9 |
Friday 13 October: Class 3 (9-5) |
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October 16-20 |
Week 10 |
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October 23-28 |
Week 11 |
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October 30- November 3 |
Week 12 |
Friday November 3: Class 4 (9-5) FIRST+FINAL SECTION OF DIGITAL PORTFOLIO TO BE PRESENTATED IN CLASS
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November 6-10 |
Week 13 |
Professional portfolio submission via Turnitin: Friday November 10 |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Develop confidence in justifying your professional decision-making
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge about selected areas of professional practice
Assessment tasks
- Teaching Folder
- Professional portfolio
- Professional experience
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Develop confidence in justifying your professional decision-making
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge about selected areas of professional practice
Assessment tasks
- Teaching Folder
- Professional portfolio
- Professional experience
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Take responsibility for your own learning
- Develop confidence in justifying your professional decision-making
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge about selected areas of professional practice
Assessment tasks
- Professional portfolio
- Professional experience
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Take responsibility for your own learning
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge about selected areas of professional practice
Assessment tasks
- Professional portfolio
- Professional experience
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
Assessment tasks
- Teaching Folder
- Professional portfolio
- Professional experience
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Refine your teaching practices as an early childhood teacher
- Take responsibility for your own learning
- Develop confidence in justifying your professional decision-making
Assessment tasks
- Teaching Folder
- Professional portfolio
- Professional experience