Placement expectations
Deakin University’s School of Education Alliance Model
Deakin University’s School of Education is committed to fostering a strategic and integrated approach to professional experience partnerships, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for pre-service teachers. Building upon the strengths of the School of Education Professional Experience Alliances model, the School of Education is transitioning to a unified, system-wide approach where all schools, centres and settings operate as collaborative partners in initial teacher education.
This all-in-one Alliance model enhances shared responsibility among universities, schools, education providers, and supervising teachers, strengthening the quality, consistency, and impact of professional experience placements. Key features of the model include:
- A cohesive framework for engaging with all professional experience sites,
- Equitable, high-quality placement experiences for all pre-service teachers,
- Strengthened communication and collaboration between Deakin, settings, and supervising teachers,
- Sustained professional relationships that support the preparation of future teachers.
By embedding this collaborative partnership model, Deakin reinforces its commitment to delivering professional experiences that equip graduates with the skills and competencies required for contemporary teaching.
Placement expectations
During your placement, your mentor teacher will assess your professional knowledge, practice and engagement against the Australian Standards for Professional Teachers outlined in the documents below.
Placement Expectations Accomplished