Professional Practice at ECU South West
Professional Practice is a key component of all Education courses whether Primary, Primary to Middle Years or Graduate Diploma of Education.This practical experience provides essential opportunities 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 Professional Practice Calendar available on this website.
All students will need to regularly check Blackboard and their ECU student email for announcements regarding Professional Practice.
While on Professional Practice, all students are required to adhere to the School of Education's Professional Practice Rules and Procedures and Code of Professional Conduct for ECU Pre-service Teachers which can be accessed on this website.
Course specific details regarding Professional Practice can be accessed via the individual course entries on this website.
National Criminal History Record Check Information (CrimTrac)
All students undertaking School of Education courses will be required to submit a National Criminal History Check Information Clearance (Crimtrac) before commencing their first period of Professional Practice. These clearances are valid for three years while enrolled in the course. Application forms and further information can be found at: http://www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/newapplicant.htm
Working with Children Check
All students 18 years of age and over will also be required to apply for a Working with Children Check in order to comply with section 6 of the Working with Children Act 2004, in order to complete their Professional Practice. Further information can be found at: http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au
A message from the Professional Practice Coordinator
Having spent 10 years in both Primary and Secondary Education both as a teacher and administrator, I am certainly well briefed on current educational issues, school structures and the demanding climate graduate teachers are expected to operate within once they begin their careers. I look forward to being able to assist Pre-service teachers and ensuring their Professional Practices are challenging, worthwhile and very enjoyable.
Teaching is a noble profession as we are granted a unique opportunity to impact on many lives. Please feel welcome to see me regarding any of your concerns throughout the year.
Kind Regards,
Mark Cummins
Mark.cummins@ecu.edu.au
Ph. 97807724
Rm 5.104
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