There are a number of responsibilities that Pre-service Teachers have when undertaking a placement for Professional Experience and these follow.

Responsibilities of Pre-Service Teachers

• Be enrolled in the correct Practicum unit.
• Have successfully completed the previous Practicum.
• Have successfully completed the required academic pre-requisites, as specified on the Faculty website.
• Possess a Good Character Check and a clearance letter from the Teachers Registration Board, prior to commencing the placement.
• Be thoroughly conversant with the content of the Professional Experience website as it applies to their forthcoming Practicum.
• Make contact with the educational site prior to commencement of their placement.
• Maintain a professional learning relationship with Colleague Teachers.
• Model best practice in planning, teaching and assessment.
• Write lesson plans as required for their daily teaching responsibilities.
• Attend all professional development seminars (District / School based) as directed by Colleague Teacher(s) or Principal.
• Write and discuss constructive self evaluations with Colleague Teacher.
• Check personal email communications daily.
• Complete Leave of Absence Form on the day of return to school site following any absences from Practicum.
• At the end of Practicum, if days have been missed, negotiate suitable times for completion of the allocated Practicum days with Colleague Teacher and complete the details on the Negotiated Days Following Absence Form and forward to the Professional Experience Office before commencing these days.
• Respond to any communication from UTAS staff promptly.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding any information about the educational site, staff, or students involved.
• Ensure dress and general demeanour meets professional expectations.
• Failure to comply with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the educational site could result in the Pre-service Teacher being removed form Practicum and not being awarded a grade for that unit.