This unit engages pre-service teachers in course work and workplace learning in a kindergarten or pre-primary setting. The workplace learning will consist of a minimum of eight distributed days and no less than five weeks in the school setting.The campus-based 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 enitre 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.

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 students 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.