013455 Professional Experience: Classroom Management

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Description

In this subject, pre-service teachers focus on nurturing the well-being of school students in the dynamic environment of primary education, with a strong emphasis on honing classroom management skills. Key concepts, including proper instructional planning, delivery techniques, and relationship development, are explored to equip pre-service teachers with the essential tools for creating a conducive learning environment in primary schools. Emphasising the significance of aligning with pertinent classroom management policies, legislation, and guidelines related to school student well-being, the subject aims to empower pre-service teachers to maximise school student engagement and foster an optimal learning experience in primary education settings.? A key part of this subject is a four-week placement, receiving support and mentoring during this period from their UTS tertiary supervisor and supervising classroom teacher. During their placement, pre-service teachers are closely supervised and begin learning practice capabilities in lesson planning, teaching, assessment, Indigenous truth telling and knowledge, equity and inclusion, classroom management, digital supported learning, and school-community building. Pre-service teachers receive feedback and have the opportunity to reflect on their experience and learning after lesson observations with their classroom supervisor and UTS Tertiary Supervisor. Feedback is supported by appropriate strategies and lesson modelling. Satisfactory completion of the placement is a minimum requirement for this subject so pre-service teachers must pass their placement in order to pass the subject overall. The placement is pass/fail. The coursework component of the subject is graded and is designed to help pre-service teachers develop a better understanding of themselves as educators, gaining insight into the psychological principles that underpin effective teaching practices.