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2016 Southern Cross
University
Professional Experience Report
Secondary Programs
Professional Experience Placement
G Professional Experience 1 (EDU10710)
Y Professional Experience 2 (EDU10715)
G1 Professional Experience 3 (EDU10716)
Pre-service Teacher's Name: Alethea Scores
Total no. of days: 22 Dates From: 10.10.16 To: 8.11.16
‘School Name: Brigidine College Randwick
‘Subject Area/s: TAS — Design & Technology
Mentor Teacher Name/s: Kylie Little
University Adviser: Robyn Meddows
To the Mentor Teacher
‘This professional experience report is to be completed by the Mentor Teacher at the completion of the Professional Experience
teaching, The report
Standards for Teachers (APST) at the Graduate career stage.
ligns and evaluates the Pre-service Teachers practice to the relevant descriptors of the Australian Professional
‘The professional experience handbook contains advice on the purpose of this professional experience placement and where itis
with other placements in the Pre-service Teacher's program. The handbook also provides information about the teaching
expectations and requirements of the Pre-service Teacher and the Mentor Teacher.
Mentor Teachers should refer to the accompanying Evidence Guide for Mentor Teachers before completing this report. Student
teachers are to be assessed for each descriptor of the APST at the Graduate career stage as either:
‘ND - Not Demonstrated; D - Demonstrated; EE ~ Exceeds Expectations; NA ~ Not Applicable
If descriptors are deemed as NA for a particular focus area, please provide an explanation as to why that Standard was not
appropriate for this teaching experience. The overall assessment of the placement is either: Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory
To achieve a "Satisfactory" result at the end of this Practicum, student teachers normally must achieve a grade of D (Demonstrated)
or EE (Exceeds Expectations) in 100% of the Indicators and not receive a grade of ND (Not Demonstrated) in any Indicator,
[ND ~ Not Demonstrated; D ~ Demonstrated; EE ~ Exceeds Expectations; NA Not Applicable
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STANDARD 1: KNOW STUDENTS AND HOW THEY LEARN
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1.1.1 Physieal, social and intellectual development and characteristics of
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual
|__| development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
4.2.1 Understand how students learn
cE Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn teal
and the implications for teaching
1.3.1 Students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic
backgrounds
D Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the 3
learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural,
religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
1.4.1 Strategies for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture,
FE cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from ed
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Istander backgrounds. |
1.5.1 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students
aoe across.the full range of abilities. ee!
D Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating
teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of
abilities.
1.6.1. Strategies to support full participation of students with disability, |
a Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements ot
and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with
disability, |
‘Comment on the teacher education student's knowledge of students and how they learn.
INTERIM:
Althea has developed a very good repour with her students. She is a very capable pre service teacher who shows exceptional
organisational skills and delivers her lessons with great passion and enthusiasm for the content. Alethea and | have worked closely to
modify lessons to meet the diverse needs of the students, Alethea’s calm and patient manner have also assisted her in developing a
‘good understanding of how her students leam best.
‘Comment By Mentor Teacher = FINAL:
Alethea has continued to develop and challenge her knowledge of students, and how they learn. She clearly
differentiated lessons by creating extension activities to meet students with accelerated needs.
Due to the short period of placement Alethea was unable to adapt her own teaching and learning strategies
for students with special learning needs due to the continuation of term 3 tasks. She did however work with a
particular student and assist her with research techniques and design ideas. With time and a permanent
position Alethea will no doubt be able to develop her own tasks for students with special needs.
STANDARD 2: KNOW THE CONTENT AND HOW TO TEACH IT
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2.1.4 Content and teaching stratogies of the teaching area,
ce Demonstrate knowledge, and understanding of the concepts, substance and ad
| | | ___structure of the content aid teaching strategies of the teaching area. | |
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Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence
[ND - Not Demonstrated: D ~ Demonstrated: EE ~ Exceeds Expectations; NA Not Applicable
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2.3.1 Curriculum, assessment and reporting
Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning
sequences and lesson plans
24.1 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to
promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-indigenous
Australians.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
25.1. Literacy and numeracy strategies
Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and thelr
application in teaching areas,
2.6.1 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning
‘opportunities for students.
‘Comment on the teacher education student's knowledge of contents and how to teach it
INTERIM:
Alethea has an exceptional understanding of the content being taught. Each lesson has been effectively delivered with a variety of
| teaching strategies included, Alethea competently ulised online learning tools, demonstrated interactive workshops and utilised
scaffolds to explicitly explain iteracy and numeracy strategies. Alethea is very competent in the use of ICT.
‘Comment by Mentor Teacher — FINAL:
Alethea has developed quality lessons that utilised online learning platforms, a variety of teaching strategies
including demonstrations, interactive teacher directed workshops and utilised scaffolds to explicitly explain
literacy strategies. Alethea is a very skilled pre service teacher, her use of ICT and teaching tools is very
impressive and an invaluable talent within the teaching profession
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‘STANDARD 3: PLAN FOR AND IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING
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31.1 Establish challenging eaming goals
Set earning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying
abies and chareciersics
32.1. Plan, structure and sequence learning programs
Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student leaming, content and
Cectve teaching strategies.
3a Use teaching strategies
| Include a range of teaching strategies.
TA Select nd use resources
ce Demonstrate knowledge ofa range of resources, including ICT, that engage
Students inthe teaming.
TEA Use effective classroom communication
D Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to
support student engagement.
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IND ~ Not Demonstrated; 0 - Demonstrated
EE ~ Excaods Expectations; NA Not Appl
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3.6.1 Evaluate and improve teaching programs.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate
|| teaching programs to improve student leaning, 7 _
‘Comment on the teacher education student's planning and implementing of effective teaching and learning,
INTERIM: |
Alethea has used a wide range of effective teaching strategies to engage and effectively deliver syllabus outcomes. She has explored
‘a variety of new teaching methods to create meaningful interactive lessons. Alethea shows great structure in her lessons, with lime
sho wil find managing question/answer activities easier to implement and evaluate,
‘Comment by Mentor Teacher FINAL:
Alethea has effectively implemented a wide variety of teaching strategies to create an interactive and
engaging learning environment. She has successfully planned lessons that deliver syllabus outcomes and
foster student learning and evaluate their knowledge. Alethea's use of student questioning has expanded and
demonstrates students understanding of content. Once again Alethea's use of ICT has exceeded
expectations
STANDARD 4: CREATE AND MAINTAIN SUPPORTIVE AND SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.
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4.1.1. Support student participation
ee Identity strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in
classroom activites.
42.1 Manage classroom activities
D Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activites and provide clear
directions
4.3.1 Manage challenging behaviour
EE Demonstat knwedgeof practical approaches to manage challenging
441 Maintain student safety
EE Describe strategies that suppor students’ wellbeing and safety working within
school andlor system, curiculum and legislative requirements
45.1 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically
ee Demonstrate an understanding ofthe relevant issues and the strategies
available to suppor the safe, responsisle and ethical use of ICT in learning and
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‘Comment on the teacher education student's creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environments
INTERIM:
Alethea displays effective classroom management. She has demonstrated a variety of strategies o suppor inclusive student
participation and engagement in classroom activities. Alethea’s participation in playground duties, pastoral care lessons and physical
activities have helped her identify both our school motto of “strength and gentleness" whist also highlighting the ways Catholic Schoo!s
support the development of individual students health and well-being
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Comment by Mentor Teacher = FINAL:
Alethea has participated in all staff development opportunities and shown a keen interest in developing her
understanding of school/system, curriculum and legislative requirements. She has participated in running
pastoral care lessons and has accompanied students on ‘wellbeing’ incursions focusing on behaviour and
management of our feelings. Throughout this exercise it became very clear that Alethea display's great care
and respect for her students
[ND ~ Not Demonstrated: D - Demonstrated; EE ~ Exceeds Expectations: NA ~ Not Applicable
Pre-service Teacher's Name: Alethea Scores Southern Cross University StampSTANDARD §: ASSESS, PROVIDE FEEDBACK AND REPORT ON STUDENT LEARNING
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5.1.1 Assess student learning
Demonstrate understanding of assessment stralegies, including informal and
formal, dagnost, formative and summative approaches to assess student |
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52.1 Provide feedback to students on their learning
ee Demonstrate an understanding ofthe purpose of providing timely and
appropriate feedback to students about thelr learning,
5.3.1 Make consistent and comparable judgements
D Demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and ts application to
support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning
541 Interpret student data
o Demonstrate the capacty to interpret student assessment data to evaluate
student learning and modify teaching practice,
551 Report on student achievement
Demonstrate understanding ofa range of strategies for reporting to students and
parontsloarers and the purpose of Kooping accurate and reliable records of
Student achievement
‘Comment on the teacher education student's assessing, providing feedback and reporting on student learning,
INTERIM:
Alethea consistently assessed student knowledge in the classroom using both formal and informal technique. She assessed studont
knowledge and understanding trough verbal and writen questioning, and providing postive reinforcement vinere required. Althea
has been involved in examination planring, marking and recorcing of data,
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‘Comment by Mentor Teacher— FINAL:
Alethea has been involved in setting, marking and recording data for exams, She assessed students in a
imely and professional manner, providing valued judgements and feedback to each student. Once collated
this information assisted Alethea in the planning of her lessons.
Alethea was also involved in report writing for year 8 and 9 students
STANDARD 6: ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
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6.1.1. Identify and plan professional leaning needs
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the National Professional Standards
for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
6.2.1 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
Understand the relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for
Engage with colleagues and improve practice
Seek and apply constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers to improve
teaching practices.
ND Not Demonstrated: 0 - Demonstrated: EE ~ Exceeds Expectations; NA Not Applicable
Pre-service Teacher's Name: Alethea Scores. Southern Cross University Stampnie FINAL
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64.1 Apply professional learning and improve student learning 1
D Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional
learning and the implications for improved student learning,
‘Comment on the teacher education student's engagement on professional learning.
INTERIM:
‘Alethea is a very enthusiastic pre-service teacher. Her willingness to participate in all school learning activities is to be commended.
She immersed herself in al staf professional development opportunities, which have helped her develop an understanding of the
legislative requirements which exist within schools.
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‘Comment by Mentor Teacher— FINAL:
Alethea embraced all opportunities offered during her time at the college. She participated in staff meetings,
morning briefings, playground duties, detentions and much more. Alethea completely immersed herself in
every experience offered,
STANDARD 7: ENGAGE PROFESSIONALLY WITH COLLEAGUES, PARENTSICARERS AND THE COMMUNITY
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7.1.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities
EE Understand and apply the key principles descrived in codes of ethics and
conduct forthe teaching profesion “
721 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements
EE Understand the relevant legisiative, administrative and organisational policies
and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
731 Engage with the parentsicarers
D Understand strategies for working eflecvely, sensitively and confidently wit
parents/ carers.
7-441 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities
D Understand tho role of extemal professionals and community representatives in
|| broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice
‘Comment on the teacher education student's engagement with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
INTERIM:
Alethea has participated as an energetic member of the Brigidine Colege community. Her participation in whole school assemblies,
pastoral meetings and engagement with parents and care givers at our annual ‘leadership ceremony’ are all great examples of
Alethea's commitment and dedication to Becoming an active member ofthe school commun
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‘Comment by Mentor Teacher - FINAL?
Alethea has been involved in numerous professional development opportunities at the College. She attended
all staff briefings, faculty and pastoral gatherings, after school meetings, in-school catering events and
communicated with some parents during our leadership ceremony. Alethea’s professional manner and
positive attitude have seen her prosper throughout her professional learning experience here at Brigidine
College Randwick
ND ~ Not Demonstrated: 0 - Demonstrated: EE ~ Exceeds Expectations; NA Not Applicable
Pre-service Teacher's Name: Alethea Scores, Southern Cross University StampeG ae eel ener ay
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Alethea has been a very valued member of the Brigidine community. Throughout her short stay with us at the
College she has displayed tremendous dedication and maturity well beyond her years. She has accepted all
types of feedback given to her and this has seen her skills in both student and classroom management
prosper.
Alethea has had the opportunity to work in a variety of areas within our TAS department in which she has
shown true versatility to adapt to any situation. She has successfully worked with the BOSTES key terms to
scaffold lessons which effectively target specific literacy skills.
Alethea’s enthusiasm and willingness to learn are testament to her dedication of becoming a very successful
teacher, we wish Alethea all the very best for the future.
Fina assessment: [1 Satistactory D1 Unsatistactory
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ND = Not Demonstrated; D ~ Demon
trated; EE — Exceeds Expectations; NA - Not Applicable
Pre-service Teacher's Name: Alethea Scores. Southern Cross University StampCoordinatoriPrincipal (optional)
Name Date: .
Signature
ND ~ Not Demonstrated: D ~ Demonstrated: EE ~ Exoeeds Expectations; NA ~ Not Applicable
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Date Duty/Activity
13.10.16 Recess duty
4.10.16, Lunch duty
19.10.16 TAS Meeting :
20.10.16 Lunch duty
20.10.16 Mass - OLSH Parish
| 171016 Staff Briefing
10.10.16 School Leaders Assembly with parents
10.10.16 Staff Briefing
1.10.16 Sport - bowling
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20.10.16 Pastoral Lesson oo
24.10.16 | Staff Briefing Be
17.10.16 Reessdty a
20.10.16 Lunch duty . a
24.10.16 | Staff briefing
[ai.10.16 | Recess Duy OO
LaiL.t6 Before school duty
311.16 Lunch Duty
71.16 Staff Briefing and Staff Meeting 3.00 4.30pm
Laas Sport Bowling
3.11.6 Pastoral Lesson
Mentor Teacher:
Alethea Scores
Pre-service Teacher's Name: _ Southern Cross University StampProfessional Experience Portfolio:
University Adviser
Name:
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Unsatisfactory CI
Signature: Date:
SATISFIED REQUIREMENTS
YES No
Signed:
‘Southem Cross University Academic
UNIVERSITY STAMP
(original not valid without SCU stamp)
Received sles | Finalised
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Sandra Kenny, Professional Experience Placement Coordinator, Professional Experience Office, School of Education, Southein
Cross University, P.O. Box 157, Lismore NSW 2480, Telephone: 02 6620 3295, Email: educationplacements@scu.edu.au
Preservice Teacher's Name:
Alethoa Scores
Southern Cross University Stamp