Pedagogy Today

In this unit students Pre-service Teachers (PSTs) will draw on their experiences knowledge of effective pedagogical practices and relevant theoretical perspectives to articulate and reflect on important questions regarding the impact of teachers’ work. PSTs will critically reflect on the impact of its perpetuation in educational contexts. In addition, PST’s will explore metacognitive strategies. and the importance of teaching for how students learn best. In turn, PST’s will demonstrate an increased awareness of evidence-based pedagogy that supports all students in achieving at their optimal level, and how to evaluate teacher practice.


This is a praxis inquiry unit in which students will refine their understanding of praxis and reflect upon professional experience in a primary school. It will also lead to the opportunity to develop and trial a range of teaching strategies on future placements. Students will investigate ways to seek out and apply constructive feedback from their teachers to improve their teaching practice and further develop their own living theories of educational practice. Furthermore, PST’s will reinforce an understanding of metacognition and the value of the VTLM2.0; Victorian practice principles and the High Impact Teaching Strategies.