Semester 1

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Semester 1

• Child Development
• Language as Social Practice
• Numeracy Technology
• Primary Practicum 1 Introduction to the
  Profession

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Child Development

• Grade Pass
• Subject Abstract - This subject introduces the
  main theories of child development and covers
  physical, cognitive, emotional and social
  development in childhood and adolescence with an
  emphasis on the primary age range.  The impact of
  contexts of development family, school,
  community and culture are evaluated and a range
  of topical issues are considered from a
  developmental perspective.  Practical
  applications for teaching are emphasised
  throughout.
• My Reaction Child Development was a beneficial
  subject which covered a huge amount of content
  which will help in understanding and teaching
  children.

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Language as Social Practice

• Grade Credit
• Subject Abstract - This subject introduces
  students to language as a social semiotic, in
  particular the functional view of language which
  enables and examination of the relationship
  between language and its contexts of use. 
  Accordingly, language development is approached
  from the perspective of socio-cultural practice
  and provides the content in the subject for
  exemplifying a range of textual choices at the
  levels of discourse and grammar.  The subject is
  taught within an environment of multi-literacies
  with specific emphasis on enhancing students
  facilities with multi-modal texts.
• My Reaction This subject gave a broad basis for
  the teaching of language. It was a good subject
  which helped to introduce the content and also
  provided helpful revision on the basics of
  language.

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Numeracy and Technology

• Grade Distinction
• Subject Abstract - This subject is studied in the
  first session of the course and considers the
  foundations of numeracy through exploring aspects
  of contemporary mathematical senses.  Students
  explore numeracy as an enjoyable way of
  constructing mathematical meaning and concepts. 
  This subject also introduces students to the use
  of technology both as a personal tool for study
  at a tertiary level and as a medium for
  learning.  Students use technological media
  effectively as an aid to learning.
• My Reaction Provided a very broad study of
  concepts in mathematics. It was a basic
  introduction.

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Primary Practicum 1Introduction to the Profession

• Grade Credit
• Subject Abstract - This subject introduces
  students to the teaching profession and enables
  them to examine their suitability for teaching
  through observation and first-hand experience. 
  It also begins the exploration of the Key
  Learning Areas (KLAs) of the primary curriculum. 
  This subject also involves a two-week in-school
  placement.
• My Reaction I thoroughly enjoyed this subject.
  I found my first practicum to be enjoyable but at
  the same time it helped me to confirm that I had
  made the correct career choice.