Subject Outline

EDPP403 Internship

Faculty of Education Undergraduate Education

Spring 2012

Subject Outline
Subject code: Subject name: Credit points: Pre/co-requisites:
EDPP403 Internship 12 Students enrolled in EDPP403 must have passed all core subjects in the Bachelor of Physical & Health Education and have passed or be enrolled in EDPP402. Practical Placement UOW Campus

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Kim McKeen Faculty of Education,UOW

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1 edition Kim McKeen Faculty of Education,UOW University of Wollongong 2012. All rights reserved.

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Contacts
Subject Co-ordinator:
Kim McKeen Faculty of Education Location Telephone Facsimile Email

Building 23 Room No. 117 61 242213870 61 242213892 kmckeen@uow.edu.au

Consultation times: Tuesday and Wednesday 11.30 12.30 or by appointment

Liaison Lecturers
A liaison lecturer will be allocated to each school where an Intern is placed. Interns must provide their liaison lecturer with a hard or soft copy of the following information PRIOR to commencing the Internship: 1. Names and contact details of Head teacher & Co-operatng teacher 2. School organisation- periods /bell times 3. Teaching schedule period allocation / stage, class / topics

Subject Details
Outline
The Internship Program provides students with an opportunity to acquire a higher level of formal practical experiences within the framework of the New South Wales Institute of Teachers Professional Standards. It provides significant field-based learning experiences that lead to further development of pedagogical practices appropriate to stage and diversity of students needs classroom organisation and management behaviour management strategies use of ICT for teaching and assessment assessment of students learning that enables planning for the cultural, cognitive and linguistic diversity of learners planning of evidenced based learning experiences in the PDHPE Key Learning Area reporting to colleagues and caregivers The subject requires students to reflect on both their planning and practice, identify areas of weakness and to take action for improvement. Action learning theories and skills are explored in order for student teachers to carry out classroom research that supports school curriculum policy initiatives (such as implementation of all PDHPE related syllabi), based on valid assessment data and school-wide management agendas.

Scheduled Dates
Monday 10th September Friday 9th November 2012

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students will be able to 1. Demonstrate their knowledge of the subject content & how to teach that content to their students 2. Reflect on their planning and practices and develop future appropriate action 3. Know their students, assess their learning needs & plan for effective learning 4. Engage in professional learning and discourse on current educational issues 5. Effectively use ICT for research and data collection 6. Manage classroom activities & student behaviour by developing a range of activities and strategies 7. Demonstrate the capacity to communicate with parents & caregivers

Faculty Qualities
Informed Faculty of Education graduates will have a sound educational knowledge and understanding of the teaching profession at the state, national and international level Independent learners Faculty of Education gradates will engage with new ideas and seek to extend knowledge through research and analysis Problem solvers Faculty of Education graduates will take on challenges and opportunities by applying logic, innovation and/or flexibility

Effective communicators Faculty of Education graduates will be collaborative and be able to articulate ideas using different media Responsible Faculty of Education graduates will have an appreciation of, an ability to, and a propensity to act responsibly and empathetically in school and community contexts To see how the Faculty Qualities link with UOW Graduate Qualities and NSWIT Professional Teaching Standards go to http://www.uow.edu.au/educ/students/facultyqualities/index.html

Professional Teaching Standards

The following NSWIT Professional Teaching Standards at Graduate level: 1.1.1 2.1.5 3.1.7 4.1.5 6.1.1 1.1.2 2.1.6 3.1.8 5.1.1 6.1.2 1.1.3 3.1.1 3.1.9 5.1.2 6.1.5 1.1.4 3.1.2 3.1.10 5.1.3 6.1.6 2.1.1 3.1.3 4.1.1 5.1.4 6.1.7 2.1.2 3.1.4 4.1.2 5.1.5 6.1.8 2.1.3 3.1.5 4.1.3 5.1.6 7.1.4 2.1.4 3.1.6 4.1.4 5.1.7 7.1.5

Textbook/Resources
All Interns will receive a copy of the University of Wollongong, Faculty of Education 2012 Professional Experience Handbook. The Professional Experience Handbook outlines all Policies and Procedures that relate to Internship.

eLearning
This subject is supported by an eLearning site.

TEd eLearning Resources

All pre-service teachers have access to the TEd eLearning site. This online resource will give students access to supplementary materials such as TaLe and Notebook 10 Software.

Assessment
Minimum attendance requirements
Interns MUST complete 35 days to meet requirements.Refer to page 16 in the Professional Expereince Handbook.

Minimum performance requirements

Refer to pages 19-22 in the Professional Experience Handbook. Where Professional Experience is attached to a subject, students must receive a satisfactory grade for their Professional Experience, as well as the coursework to receive a pass for the subject. An unsatisfactory grade for Professional Experience regardless of performance on coursework will result in a TF (Technical Fail) grade on their Academic Transcript. See the General Course Rules at http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules/index.html See also the Code of Practice Student Professional Experience http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058662.html

Subject Requirement
1. Pre-service teachers MUST make an appointment to meet with their co-operating teacher and provide evidence of planning prior to the commencement of the Internship. Students who do not may be prevented from commencing the Internship. 2. Students at risk of failing EDPP402 may be prevented from commencing or continuing the Internship. 3. Prior to commencing and throughout the Internship preservice teachers must submit all lesson planning on the e-learning site at least one week in advance. Failure to do so may lead to a student being withdrawn from the Intership.

Grades of Performance for a subject

A satisfactory or unsatisfactory grade will be awarded on completion of the Internship.

Submission and Return of Assessment Items

Procedures for submission and return of assessed work
Written assignments should be word processed in 12 point font and double-spaced. All hard copy assignments should be submitted with a cover sheet students are responsible for ensuring that the receipt (at the bottom of the cover sheet) is signed and that they retain it until the assignment is returned. Copies of assignments made before submission should be retained by students. Assignments should be submitted in tutorials to the tutor unless alternative arrangements are made by the subject co-ordinator. Electronic Submission Special requirements for electronic submission and return of work will be provided by your lecturer where relevant. An assignment may only be posted by arrangement with the subject co-ordinator. The date of submission will be the postmark date-stamped on the assignment envelope. Posted assignments should be sent to: Tutors name, Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2522. Assignments to be emailed should be marked to the tutors email address. Unless directed otherwise, marked assignments will be available within 3 weeks of submission. The subject coordinator will advise students of the procedure for returning marked assignments. Assignments sized A4 or smaller will be returned in tutorials during normal session weeks. For assignments larger than A4 or during periods outside of normal session weeks, assignments may be collected from the Assignment Room (21.G05) between 12.30-1.00pm daily. Assignments will be retained for 21 days after distribution of mark or release of final grade. For further information refer to Code of Practice Teaching and Assessment: Schedule 2. http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058666.html#P421_38049

Late submission
Faculty of Education guidelines specify the following penalties: Up to one week late 20% of marks will be deducted. Up to two weeks late 50% of marks will be deducted. More than two weeks late no marks will be awarded please note that assignments should be submitted even when no mark is to be awarded so that subject requirements are met. Refer Code of Practice Teaching and Assessment http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058666.html#P228_21840

Extensions
Extensions of time to submit material for assessment can only be granted in exceptional circumstances such as illness, injury, other serious cause, or extenuating circumstance - further details are available at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058721.html N.B. This Subject Outline provides details of requirements for the subject and this information includes the dates for the submission of work for assessment. Pressure of work, either from employment or from other subjects, is not an acceptable reason for seeking an extension of time.

Student Academic Consideration

Applications from students for academic consideration should be made only on the grounds of serious or extenuating circumstances. You can apply for academic consideration in Student Online Services (SOLS). Applications for academic consideration are governed by the Universitys Student Academic Consideration Policy at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058721.html Do not assume that an application for academic consideration will be automatically granted.

Supplementary Exams
If you believe that your performance in an exam has been affected by illness or other causes beyond your control, you can apply for academic consideration in Student OnLine Services (SOLS). In some circumstances you may wish to apply for a supplementary exam in addition to or instead of the final exam. Your application must be submitted within three (3) working days of the final exam for the subject together with documented evidence supporting your application. For more information refer to: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/examinations/UOW008304.html

Referencing
The Harvard referencing system is used in the Faculty of Education this is also known as the authordate system due to the order of the information presented. Failure to document adequately and fully is to ignore scholarly rules and run the risk of plagiarism. Please consult the UOW library website for further information: http://www.library.uow.edu.au/resourcesbytopic/UOW026621.html

Plagiarism
The Universitys policy on acknowledgement practice and plagiarism provides detailed information about how to acknowledge the work of others: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html Students are responsible for submitting original work for assessment, without plagiarising or cheating, abiding by the Universitys policy on plagiarism as set out in the University Handbook under the Universitys Policy Directory and in the Faculty of Educations Undergraduate and Postgraduate handbooks. Plagiarism has led to expulsion from the University.

Internet resources
Students should ensure that all resources/ materials that are sourced through the internet are from creditable and appropriate websites.

Student Support and General Advice

Faculty of Education Student Services Centre
Location Telephone Facsimile Email Student OnLine Services 23.G21 (Building 23 Ground Floor) 61 2 4221 3981 61 2 4221 3892 ssc@uow.edu.au http://www.uow.edu.au/student/sols

Student Support Adviser (SSA)

Email Web kerryb@uow.edu.au http://www.uow.edu.au/student/services/SSA/contact/index.html

Library
Telephone 61 2 4221 3548 Web http://www.library.uow.edu.au/index.html Use the Library website to link to the catalogue, databases, Ask a Librarian services, guides to finding resources, online tutorials and information on Library resources and services for students studying within Australia and overseas. The Main Library (Building 16) and Curriculum Resources Centre (Building 22) are located at the Wollongong Campus. UOW Libraries at other locations are listed on the Library website.

The Student Charter Your Rights and Responsibilities

The Student Charter is shaped by the Universitys mission to excel through providing world-class teaching, learning and research opportunities that challenge, inform and inspire its students in a diverse and inclusive environment. The student Charter is based on principles that guide all members of the University and that promote responsible partnerships within and beyond the University community. It acknowledges the importance of the connection that is forged between students and staff of the University as well as the broader community. It encompasses a commitment to academic integrity and the five fundamental values on which this rests: honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. http://www.uow.edu.au/student/charter/index.html

Code of Practice Teaching and Assessment

This Code is a key document in implementing the Universitys Teaching and Assessment Policy and sets out the specific responsibilities of parties affected in relation to learning, teaching and assessment, as well as procedures for teaching staff. The Code can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058666.html

Code of Practice Research

This Code mandates the current policy and best practice relating to procedures for responsible research. The Code can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058663.html

Code of Practice Honours

This Code sets out the responsibilities of all parties involved in managing students undertaking Honours Programs. The Code can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058661.html

The Code of Practice Student Professional Experience

Current policies and practices relating to the workplace experience and other practical training requirements can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058662.html

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy

The Universitys policy on acknowledgement practice and plagiarism provides detailed information about how to acknowledge the work of others: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html

Student Academic Consideration Policy

The purpose of the Student Academic Consideration Policy is to enable student requests for academic consideration for specific assessment tasks, examinations, academic progress or attendance requirements in a subject relevant to their course to be evaluated in a fair, reasonable, timely and consistent manner throughout the University. This Policy sets out clear and defined requirements allowing for transparency, ease of interpretation and implementation. Consistency in criteria, procedures, and outcomes in the processing of applications for academic consideration for all forms of assessment are requirements of this Policy. The Policy can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058721.html

Course Progress Policy

The Course Progress Policy establishes the requirements, definitions and procedures to be used in determining the standards of acceptable course progress; the definitions of the roles and responsibilities of UOW staff and students with regard to course progress; and the descriptions of the resources and choices available to assist students at risk of not achieving course progress standards. The Policy can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058679.html

Graduate Qualities Policy

This policy describes the distinctive qualities of a graduate of the University of Wollongong (the UOW Graduate Qualities). These qualities will equip UOW graduates for roles in society and the workplace. The Policy can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058682.html

Academic Grievance Policy (Coursework and Honours Students)

UOW aims to provide a transparent and consistent process for resolving student academic grievances. Further information is available at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058653.html

Occupational Health & Safety

The OHS unit at UOW aims to provide structures, system and support to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all at the campus. Further information is available from http://staff.uow.edu.au/ohs/

Intellectual Property
UOWs Intellectual Property Policy provides guidance on the approach taken to Intellectual Property (IP), including its ownership, protection and exploitation. Further information about the management of IP is available at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058689.html

IP Student Assignment of Intellectual Property Policy

This policy applies to all Students (under-graduate and post-graduate) of the University of Wollongong (UOW). It may also apply to other persons by agreement. This policy sets out the approach taken by UOW in relation to Student assignment of intellectual property. Further information about this policy can be found here http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058690.html

Ethical Objection by Students to the Use of Animal and Animal Products in Coursework Subjects
The University of Wollongong is committed to recognition of the diversity of values held by students at the University and seeks to provide avenues for students to complete their chosen field of study without compromising their ethical commitments. The University, through its Animal Ethics Committee, has a responsibility to review any proposed research and teaching involving living animals in accordance with the NHMRC Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (2004) and the Animal Research Act, 1985 (NSW). This policy provides a framework for recognition of and responses to students' ethical or religious objection to animal use in coursework subjects at the University of Wollongong. For the purpose of this policy, animal use includes killing of animals in experimental work, dissection of animals that are already dead, use of animal tissues, use of animal-derived products (such as sera). These uses are relevant to teaching and assessment. Further information about this policy can be found here http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058708.html

Human Research Ethics Guidelines

The Human Research Ethics Committee protects the welfare and rights of the participants in research activities. Further information can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/research/rso/ethics/human/index.html

Non-discriminatory Language Practice and Presentation Policy and Guidelines

UOW endorses a policy of non-discriminatory language practice in all academic and administrative activities of the University. Further information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058706.html

Student Support Services

A range of services, programs and resources designed to support students can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/student/services/

Student Conduct
In line with UOWs commitment to academic integrity, new rules related to student conduct have been in effect since 1 January 2008. Relevant information may be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058723.html

eLearning Guides
You can find guidelines to eLearning here http://www.uow.edu.au/student/elearning/guide/index.html and to Netiquette here http://www.uow.edu.au/student/elearning/netiquette/index.html

Faculty of Education ASSIGNMENT COVERSHEET

This form is to be completed by students submitting an essay or assignment for a Faculty of Education subject. Assignments are to be submitted to the relevant Tutor, unless otherwise advised.

Plagiarism
Deliberate plagiarism may lead to failure in the subject. Plagiarism is cheating by using the written ideas or submitted work of someone else. The University of Wollongong has a strong policy against plagiarism. See Acknowledgement Practice/Plagiarism Prevention Policy at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html Please note: Students must retain a copy of the Assignment Receipt any work submitted.

Student Name: __________________________________ Subject Code: ___________________________________

Student Number: __________________________________ Subject Name: ____________________________________

Assignment Title: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Tutorial Group: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Day and Time

Tutors Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Due Date:____________________________________ Date Submitted: __________________________________

DECLARATION
I certify that this is entirely my own work, except where I have given fully documented references to the work of others, and that the material contained in this assignment has not previously been submitted for assessment in any formal course of study. I understand the definition and consequences of plagiarism.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The marker of this assessment item may, for the purpose of assessing this assignment, reproduce this assignment and provide a copy to another member of academic staff. If required to do so, I will provide an electronic copy of this assessment item to the marker. Signature of Student:_________________________________________________________________________________

Assignment Receipt To be filled in and retained by student

Subject Code: _______________Assignment Title__________________________________________________ Student Name: ________________________________Student Number: _______________________________ Signature of Tutor:_____________________________ Date Submitted:________________________________