Task Description:

There are 2 parts to this assessment task.

In Module 1 and Module 2 of this unit, you have learned about preventative and intervention strategies that can be used to create and maintain a positive learning environment. In this essay, based on a classroom scenario of your choice you will be expected to:

• Part 1: Discuss preventative strategies that can be used to prevent the behavioural issues in the context described in the classroom scenario or possible behavioural issues that you see may occur in such an environment. Please take into consideration the four aspects of prevention we have learned in Module 1, including:
• classroom climate (e.g. using effective communication; building positive relationships)
• classroom culture (e.g. rules and routines; setting clear and high expectations and goals; establishing logical consequences)
• physical environment (e.g. creating safe and productive classroom setting)
• pedagogical approaches (e.g. using structured lessons, giving clear and explicit instructions, using effective questioning, reducing cognitive load, using specific and positive feedback)

• Part 2: Discuss intervention strategies that can be used to address the behavioural issues that are described in the classroom scenario or possible behavioural issues that you see may occur in such an environment. Please select one chosen theory group or a model from the four we have learned in Module 2 (Behavioural approaches; Cognitive behavioural approaches; Psychoeducational approaches; Social justice approaches). When selecting your theoretical group or models, please consider the following:
• possible strengths and limitations of the theory group/model;
• ethical considerations and appropriateness for the contemporary classroom (e.g. suitability, risks, challenges).
• You may make reference, where appropriate, to other theories and models in the discussion.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 4.1, 4.3

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

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CRITERION

Task Description:

In this unit, you are expected to participate and engage in weekly activities that are relevant to the learning mode you choose. For on-campus students, you are expected to participate in weekly tutorials. For online students, you are expected to participate and engage in weekly online discussions. Evidence needs to be provided each week during your participation and engagement in these activities. Your result will be based on sustained commitment in these activities throughout the semester, and will be granted at the end of the semester.
The weekly activities (e.g. tutorials or online discussions) will be designed to help you consider, reflect upon, or apply the knowledge we have learned in that particular week.
• In Module 1, the topics will be on the four aspects of prevention: classroom climate; classroom culture, physical environment, and pedagogical approaches.
• In Module 2, the topics will be on the four theoretical groups that underpin the intervention strategies that can be used to address behavioural issues in the classroom.
• In Module 3, the topics will be on steps you can take to creative a personal philosophy statement and a classroom management plan.


Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.2, 4.3

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

10 %

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CRITERION

Task Description:

There are three parts to this assessment task.
Part 1. Teaching Philosophy (250 words). You are required to write a personal teaching philosophy statement, to discuss your belief in teacher’s roles in enhancing and contributing to positive and pro-social behaviour and resilience in students. To complete this part of assessment, you will be required to draw on the knowledge and theories you have learned in the first few weeks of the semester, and reflect on your own belief and understanding about students’ learning and their behaviour in the classroom.

Part 2. Classroom Management Plan (1,000 words). You are required to develop a Classroom Management Plan. The purpose of the Classroom Management Plan is to provide you, as a beginning teacher, with a detailed guide, in responding to challenging behaviour and promoting positive behaviour as you teach.
Your will be provided with a template which includes key sections on: the context, preventative strategies, intervention strategies; links to a school wide plan. Further explanations are provided below:
The context
• This specified context must represent your specialisation, either an Early childhood, Primary or Secondary setting. This plan must also take into consideration family and parent involvement in responding to student behaviour.

Preventative strategies
• classroom climate (e.g. using effective communication; building positive relationships)
• classroom culture (e.g. rules and routines; setting clear and high expectations and goals; establishing logical consequences)
• physical environment (e.g. creating safe and productive classroom setting)
• pedagogical approaches (e.g. using structured lessons, giving clear and explicit instructions, using effective questioning, reducing cognitive load, using specific and positive feedback)

Intervention strategies:
• intervention strategies to address low-level behavioural issues;
• intervention strategies to address medium-level behavioural issues;
• intervention strategies to address high-level behavioural issues;
Links to a school wide plan:
• Links to a school wide behaviour management plan (or a policy document in relation to planning for positive behaviour within a childcare centre context), must be provided.
Part 3. Rationale (1,000 words) Write a rationale to justify the elements of your Classroom Management Plan. Your rationale must explain your thinking and demonstrate connections to relevant theory, policy and behaviour guidelines, current literature, and research.


Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.1, 1.5, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION