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Inschool must be notified of any placement absences. Any missed days must be made-up. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Placement setting | Primary |\n| Academic assessments | • Assignment 1: Pre-placement Quiz\u003Cbr>• Assignment 2: Case Study (Due maximum 7 days post placement)\u003Cbr>• Assignment 3 : Professional Practice Reflection (Due maximum 7 days post placement) |\n| Placement assessments | • An Interim Report is required at the mid-way point of the placement after meeting with the Professional Experience Supervisor.\u003Cbr>• A Final Report is required at the end of the placement and outlines strengths the student has demonstrated against the ACECQA Quality Areas and/or the Graduate Level APSTs.\u003Cbr>• A Specialisation Report will outline the strengths the Pre-service Teacher demonstrates in their area of specialisation.\u003Cbr>• When signing reports, the Pre-service Teacher agrees to upload the report to Learnline and email it to the Placement Unit Coordinator, Mentor/s, [Inschool@cdu.edu.au](Inschool@cdu.edu.au) and the Professional Experience Supervisor for validation. Ensure the report is uploaded before emailing. |\n| Minimum placement requirements | • Week 1: Plan and teach a minimum of 2 lessons\u003Cbr>• Week 2: Plan and teach a minimum of 1-2 lessons per day (planning for weeks 4-6)\u003Cbr>• Week 3: Plan and teach a minimum of 2-3 lessons per day (planning for weeks 4-6)\u003Cbr>• Week 4-6: Full-time planned teaching\u003Cbr>• Reflective Journal |\n| Placement support | • A Placement Officer is the administrative point of contact for Pre-service Teachers from the date of enrolment until the placement is confirmed. Please phone 08 8946 6602 or email\u003Cbr>[inschool@cdu.edu.au](inschool@cdu.edu.au)\u003Cbr>• A Professional Experience Supervisor provides placement support to the Pre-service Teacher, Mentor/s and Site Coordinator.\u003Cbr>• A Unit Coordinator provides mentoring and support to Pre-service Teacher enquiries regarding academic assessments. |\n| Placement concern procedures | Mentor concerns regarding the Pre-service Teacher’s conduct or progress should be referred to the Professional Experience Supervisor immediately.\u003Cbr>The process for addressing concerns is outlined in the Degrees of Concern Procedures. |\n\nMinimum Placement Requirements  \nPlanning and Teaching Expectations  \nPre-service Teachers, with the guidance of their Mentor, should actively engage in designing, teaching, and assessing learning activities beyond the minimum requirements. The following teaching and planning expectations represent the recommended minimum required to effectively meet assessment and placement standards.  \n\n|  | \u003Cbr>Planning Schedule | Teaching Schedule |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Prior to placement | • Participate in a pre-placement briefing with a Professional Experience Supervisor.\u003Cbr>• Discuss planning and curriculum overview for the placement period and specific planning for weeks 1 and 2.\u003Cbr>• Discuss specific learning or welfare needs of students.\u003Cbr>• Agree to planning templates, timelines and expectations (e.g. lesson plans submitted to Mentor at least 48 hours prior to delivery) . | • Discuss timetabling and the progression of the teaching load.\u003Cbr>• Discuss class routines, expectations, site practicesand programs. |\n| Week 1 | • Plan 2 lessons during the week.\u003Cbr>• Submit plans to Mentor for feedback as per agreed timelines.\u003Cbr>• Observe and document daily routines and practices. | • Teach 2 planned lessons during the week (30% load) .\u003Cbr>• Assist and provide support in the classroom while the Mentor leads teaching.\u003Cbr>• Interact with students, collaborate with Mentor, and collate information for planning tasks.\u003Cbr>• Visit other learning areas where appropriate. |\n| Week 2 | • Plan 1-2 lessons per day.\u003Cbr>• Submit plans to Mentor for feedback ","cbCais5D9nmaaBUP","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais5D9nmaaBUP","pdf",302670,"English","# Professional Experience Days\n# Academic assessments\n# Placement assessments\n## Reporting and validation\n# Minimum placement requirements\n## Planning and teaching expectations\n# Placement support\n# Placement concern procedures\n## Degrees of Concern Procedures","[{\"question\":\"How many professional experience days are required, and what happens if days are missed?\",\"answer\":\"A total of 30 days is required. 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