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Location: Hobart, Online

Minimum enrolment number of 12 applies to this offering. Should enrolments not reach the minimum number required for on-campus study, students may be transferred to the on-line offering and advised of this change before semester commences.

Introduction

In this introductory unit you will develop understanding of what it means to be a professional, ethical, scholarly teacher in Tasmania, Australia and global educational contexts. Through scholarly engagement with research and professional literature, structured discussions with peers and academics, and critical self-reflective inquiry, you will build the foundational knowledge required to support the empowerment of your future students. You will consider education from social equity and sustainability perspectives. You will examine current tensions in education associated with curriculum, digital technologies, inclusion, the role of the teacher and government priorities. As a professional, you will make judgements within curricular, legal, policy, and ethical frameworks that inform and regulate teaching practice: through research-informed engagement with case studies and reflection on your own beliefs and values, you will gain insight into how these factors shape your identity as a teacher.

Summary

Unit name The Professional Context of Teaching
Unit code EMT503
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Professor Louise Starkey
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Critically analyse how cultural, political, and historical influences shape education in Tasmania and Australia and the implications for teachers
  • Evaluate how developments in educational philosophy, technology, ethics, policy and legislation regulate and inform teaching practice and your emerging professional identity
  • Apply the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to your professional learning plan
  • Analyse how social equity and sustainability are situated in current schooling initiatives
  • Critique educational research and present a scholarly analysis

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
070199 $613.00 $613.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

AssessmentCompletion of 5 Day School Placement|Professional Learning Plan (30%)|Response to a Senario (30%)|Case Study Evaluation (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

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