TEAC7057 Assignment 2 Notes fri class slides (Becoming an Exemplary Teacher)
Slide 1 & 7: Title Slide and Reference List
- Assignment 2 overview: develop a personal philosophy of learning and teaching and consider implications for being an exemplary teacher.
- Length: a 10 minute Zoom presentation consisting of a scripted 5 minute delivery aligned to seven PowerPoint slides, plus responses to 3–5 minutes of impromptu questions from the audience and lecturer.
- Weighting: 50\% of the course grade.
- Submission: create no more than seven (7) PowerPoint slides outlining your philosophy; submit the presentation to vUWS by the due date and include a reference list.
- Presentation logistics: must have stable internet, quiet location, and working camera and microphone; audience and lecturer will be present via Zoom.
- Slide 1: must be a title slide with your name, photo, and student ID.
- Slide 7: must be the reference list using APA7.
- Rubric Criteria (PASS level) for Slide 1 & Slide 7: Generally clear structured presentation within the slide limit.
- Other alignment: ensure references, visuals, and content conform to the rubric criteria across slides.
Slide 2: The Theoretical Basis of Your Philosophy
- Theoretical basis of your philosophy should be articulated.
- Rubric Criteria 1 (PASS level): Generally clear articulation of philosophy; some representations of theory evident.
- Include suitable references to specific theories.
- Presentation delivery: spoken clearly with some eye contact with the audience; brief answers to questions.
- Purpose: connect personal beliefs about learning and teaching with established theories.
- Note: reflect on readings throughout the semester as you shape your theory.
Slide 3: Curriculum Approaches and Pedagogies
- Identify curriculum approaches and pedagogies that fit your theoretical approach for early childhood and primary teaching.
- Rubric Criteria 2 (PASS level): Links between theory, curriculum approaches and pedagogies are consistent; consider legislation in both early childhood and primary teaching.
- Include examples of how theory translates into practice within curricula and teaching methods.
Slide 4: Working with Families and Communities
- Outline your approach to working with families and communities.
- Rubric Criteria 3 (PASS level): General connection to families, communities and continuity of learning from early years to school education.
- Emphasize partnerships, communication, and shared goals for student learning across settings.
Slide 5: Continuity of Learning Across Transitions
- Present your perspectives on continuity of learning, including transitions from home to early childhood settings and from early childhood to primary school.
- Rubric Criteria 3 (PASS level): General connection to families, communities and continuity of learning from early years to school education.
- Highlight how learning experiences and expectations carry across settings and who is involved.
Slide 6: Evaluation, Critical Reflection, and Pedagogical Leadership
- Discuss the role of evaluation and critical reflection in your pedagogical leadership.
- Rubric Criteria 1 (PASS level): Generally clear articulation of philosophy.
- Rubric Criteria 4 (PASS level): Identification of the key issues, i.e., role of evaluation/critical reflection (CR).
- Explain how ongoing evaluation informs leadership decisions and classroom practice.
Slide 7: Reference List (APA7) and Rubrics
- Slide 7 must be a reference list using APA7.
- Rubric Criteria 4 (PASS level): Generally clear structured presentation within the slide limit.
- Rubric Criteria 5 (PASS level): Most references are scholarly, including some from subject content; not a heavy reliance on commercial websites.
- In-text citations and reference list mostly correct; the four elements of APA (creator, copyright date, title of work and source of work) present in all reference list citations.
- List is alphabetically ordered, double spaced with hanging indents.
- In-text citations include page numbers, etc., if directly quoting, and are matched in the reference list.
- Refer to Library APA guide for specifics.
Submission and Equipment Requirements
- Submit to vUWS by the due date; include a reference list.
- Ensure a stable internet connection and a quiet location for presenting.
- Camera and microphone must be working; camera on for the whole session; microphone on only when presenting.
- All presentations may be recorded by the lecturer for double marking if required.
- The session will run in the order of the group list.
Presentation and Rubric Guidelines
- PowerPoint Presentation Tips (Slide readability and design)
- Rubric Criteria 4 (PASS level): Generally clear structured presentation within the slide limit.
- Present clear, professional oral presentation with some eye contact; images reflect respect for children; images should be appropriate.
- Speak clearly and distinctly for approximately 70\% \text{ to } 80\% of the time; some words or technical terms may be mispronounced.
- Use visually appealing, relevant images; ensure slides are not text-heavy.
- Oral Presentation Tips
- Rubric Criteria 1 (PASS level): Presentation spoken clearly with some eye contact; brief answers to questions.
- Rubric Criteria 4 (PASS level): Clear and prepared professional oral presentation with some eye contact; within time limit; images are well chosen and reflect respect for children; in-scope terms are clear.
- Practice Guidelines (Zoom/Screen Sharing)
- Practice presenting your philosophy, not reading a script.
- Make eye contact with the camera; use a quiet space; present from a laptop or desktop computer.
- Log in 10 minutes early; you may be placed in a waiting room.
- If the session drops, log back in; camera must be on the whole time; microphone on only during your presentation; stay for the whole session.
- Presentations will be in order; may be recorded by the lecturer for double marking.
Question Time
- At the end of your 5-minute delivery, the lecturer and peers may ask questions to clarify and expand on details.
- The goal is to ensure a clear understanding of your philosophy and to provide deeper insight.
AI and Originality Reminder
- The final submission must be your original work.
- Generative AI output may be incorrect, incomplete, or biased; using AI to gain unfair advantage or to answer assessment questions can lead to sanctions under the Student Misconduct Rule.
- AI use may be detected; refer to Library resources for guidelines.
Discussion and Queries
- Post any questions to the Assignment 2 Discussion Board.
- Due date: 23^{\text{rd}} \ \text{September} \ 9\ \mathrm{AM}.
- Check the schedule to confirm the date and time of your oral presentation.