| K1 | <p>Examine the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APSTs), National Quality Standards (NQS), relevant curricula (EYLF/VEYLDF), and ECA Code of Ethics and understand how they can be used to enhance professional practice</p> |
| K2 | <p>Understand the legal responsibilities of teachers, including Duty of Care</p> |
| K3 | <p>Describe a broad range of strategies for engaging infants and toddlers in play-based learning and for involving parents/carers in the educative process</p> |
| K4 | <p>Examine the role of professional associations and unions in education</p> |
| K5 | <p>Investigate the responsibilities and roles associated with being a member of a professional learning community and how this contributes to developing a professional identity</p> |
| S1 | <p>Critically reflect on links between theory, professional practice, and personal experiences; share personal and professional thoughts opinions, and experiences in ethical and professional ways; and actively listen to others</p> |
| S2 | <p>Develop and demonstrate teaching knowledge and skills through a 20-day professional experience placement, reflect critically on practice and actively seek, understand and act on feedback</p> |
| S3 | <p>Develop and articulate teaching and learning goals based on the APSTs, NQS, EYLF/VEYLDF; collect analyse and reflect on evidence of professional learning; identify what has been achieved and consider next steps for professional learning</p> |
| S4 | <p>Communicate effectively, and professionally with colleagues in the University setting and in education and community contexts</p> |
| S5 | <p>Collect, manage, organise, and use assessment and other observational data, including professional readings and resources in ethically responsible ways</p> |
| S6 | <p>Use online forums and other online sharing applications to share resources and strategies in ethical, responsible and professional ways</p> |
| A1 | <p>Participate in a 20-day professional experience in an early childhood setting. Facilitate the completion of the professional experience assessment report from classroom mentor teacher on identified Graduate Level Standards</p> |
| A2 | <p>Present evidence of development toward professional readiness. PSTs will use multiple forms of evidence, (including mentor teachers classroom obervations, curriculum documentation, child/parent/carer feedback, personal journals, and classroom artefacts) to demonstrate effective professional learning and classroom practice</p> |
| A3 | <p>Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process and communicating the learning of infants and toddlers</p> |