This unit is available in both on-campus and residency modes of delivery. This unit engages pre-service teachers in course work and workplace learning in a kindergarten or pre-primary setting. The workplace learning for the on-campus mode (only) will consist of a minimum of eight distributed days and no less than five weeks in the school setting.The course work examines policy, practice and documentation for kindergarten and pre-primary settings as well as looking more broadly at aspects of reporting and planning across the early childhood phase of schooling.  During the kindergarten or pre-primary workplace learning experience, pre-service teachers will develop and refine planning, teaching and evaluation skills in order to demonstrate their ability to take on the professional role of teacher. Pre-service teachers in the residency mode may complete some coursework in the residency school.

This is a Designated unit, involving a placement in a school/centre where students gain practical experience of school life. The placement provides an essential opportunity to connect theory with practice and develop the knowledge, dispositions, understandings and competencies of a beginning teacher under the guidance of experienced professionals.

All pre-service teachers are required to be available during the scheduled Professional Practice periods as per the School of Education calendar which is available at: http://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac and to give a full-time commitment to the school/centre during the scheduled days.