FOE1000 Professional Communication in Education (FOEDU)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (ONC)Springfld (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Curriculum and Education Studi) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

Students will be introduced to communication theory and will use it as a basis for developing their understanding of professional communication in education. They will consider different contexts, participants and associated purposes that may influence the selection of modes and media for communication. They will have opportunity to develop and demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of communication in all aspects of education and to practise the selection and application of a repertoire of appropriate communication skills. Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate levels of skill in the use of standard forms of written and spoken English and in the use of relevant forms of information and communication technology for academic and professional purposes.