EDFD548 ePortfolio by Steve Hall https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew Hurdle task 2 (EDFD548). The purpose of the ePortfolio is to reflect on the development of knowledge of teaching practice over the semester in response to graduate standards. en-us 2017-11-21 09:40:40 UTC 2025-12-06 10:53:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Standard 2.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. steven_hall2 https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209634978 Demonstration of a sound knowledge of content and processes is a key component of meeting the requirements of for the practicum placement. 

In the interim report for my first professional practice placement at Dickson College in 2017 I was deemed to have met this particular requirement by my supervisor who commented: "Plans effective lessons with a variety of delivery modes and learning tasks. Lessons are content focussed, as appropriate for college level".
]]> 2017-11-23 09:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209634978 2.2 - Content selection and organisation steven_hall2 https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209639071 Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence. 

Task 1 of EDFD 548 was to develop a sequence learning activities. In relation to my lesson plan the attached assessment feedback stated "The lesson sequence is well 
organised. The content, 
objectives, curriculum links 
and prior knowledge are 
clearly identified". 
]]> 2017-11-23 09:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209639071 2.4 - Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non- Indigenous Australians steven_hall2 https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209653686 Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.

From 2008 to 2017 I was living and working in the Torres Strait in the area of Natural Resource Management. As part of my work I developed many positive professional and personal relationships and worked very closely with Torres Strait Communities and key indigenous stakeholders. From this experience I have developed a deep understanding of the history, culture and languages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the region.

In addition, Assignment 2B from EDFD546 included the attached essay that discussed strategies for catering for the needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

]]> 2017-11-23 10:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209653686 2.6 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) steven_hall2 https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209654878 Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.

Task 3 for EDFD546 was to submit a video clip that synthesised constructivist approaches to learning and teaching through the use of ICT enabled learning resources. The related assessment feedback stated "You have chosen very relevant and engaging ICT tools. Your review of each ICT tool was comprehensive and insightful. You have made very insightful suggestions about ways that the tools could be used as effective learning resources".]]> 2017-11-23 10:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209654878 3.2 - Plan, structure and sequence learning programs steven_hall2 https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209663193 Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.

As part of my first professional practice placement at Dickson College in 2017 I developed plans and led several lessons for both year 11 and biology classes including developing the content for the year 12 ecology subject which was the first cohort to undertake this unit. Comments from my supervisor on my performance in these lesson is attached.]]> 2017-11-23 10:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209663193 4.1 - Support student participation steven_hall2 https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209666538 Identify strategies to support inclusive
student participation and engagement in classroom activities.

During my professional practice I continued to work on ways to engage all students in the class, particularly those that were more reserved and reluctant to participate in whole class discussion. Having one on one discussions during individual or paired actives during lessons was one strategy that saw greater engagement, ignited the interest of students on the subject matter and allowed me to gauge levels of understanding of the quieter students. The attached supervisor's feedback from one of my lessons is an example of where this worked]]> 2017-11-23 10:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/steven_hall2/ufc6vf6g94ew/wish/209666538