Being a Teacher (12034.1)

In this unit, students will be introduced to diverse opportunities in the world of education as they commence a developmental journey from pre-service teacher to (graduate) in-service teacher. They will consider contemporary demands and modes of practice in education, as well as the aspirational and practical sides of work as a teacher (including increasing demands for new levels of professionalism). As part of their orientation to UC and their initial teacher education, students will experience peer-to-peer mentoring with pre-service teachers in their final year of study, and they will be introduced to the diverse employment opportunities available to them at the point of course completion. Finally, this unit will encourage a self-reflexive approach to professional development as students become more aware of career options and decisions that determine what kind of teacher they will become.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify the inherent requirements, skills and knowledge necessary to meet the expectations and requirements of a profession-ready graduate teacher;
2. Participate in peer-to-peer mentoring as part of an orientation as a student of the University of Canberra and as a pre-service teacher;
3. Identify the evolving responsibilities of education professionals to address contemporary changes and challenges through engagement with literacy and research; and
4. Identify the parameters and diverse opportunities of education and explore their role as a self-reflexive pre-service teacher through school based experiences.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in an Education Course.

Incompatible units

10450 Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing in Education

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.