by Zoe Spinocchia2 March 2008:University of Canberra student Jemma Clarke helped a student dissect a pig kidney during her first practical teaching experience at Kaleen High School today.
Ms Clarke and her fellow University student teachers were welcomed by Kaleen High School Principal Peter Sollis as part of a new partnership agreement between the two institutions.
The arrangement will see Diploma of Education students interact with Year 10 science classes, whilst their third-year undergraduate counterparts take on the challenge of teaching physical education.
Year 10 Kaleen High science student Zachary Mills was excited about having UC student teachers assist. “I think they’ll be very helpful with my classes,” he enthused.
Fellow science class-mate Cassandra Leonard agreed, saying the student teachers, “helped me to understand the class exercises better.”
Jemma Clarke has a background in biomedical science and decided to take up teaching as she sought everyday interaction with students. “I didn’t want to be stuck in a laboratory looking through a microscope every day. Classroom teaching allows me to use my science degree and pass on what I’ve learnt to the next generation of scientists,” she said.
University of Canberra Education student Jemma Clarke helps Kaleen High student Cassandra Leonard with a kidney dissection.Photo: Graham Robinson
Julia Garvey was similarly enthusiastic about her practical teaching experience. “It’s our first time in the classroom today. I’m looking forward to understanding what it’s like to be a teacher, and see what sorts of issues they have to deal with,” she said.
Kaleen High School Deputy Principal Kerrie Heath believes the school’s partnership with the University will achieve the ultimate goal of creating a community of people learning together. “We will have Kaleen high school students and teachers, working together with students and their lecturers from the University of Canberra in a mutually beneficial arrangement. Many of our teachers are actually University of Canberra graduates, so it is nice to have the lecturers coming in to catch up with their former students. It has been a very positive experience for us,” she said.
Science education lecturer Dr Jim Woolnough said Kaleen High School was selected as it is within close proximity of the university, and runs an integrated special needs education program. “We hope this collaboration will grow into something that strengthens teaching and learning at both Kaleen High School and the University of Canberra,” he said.
The arrangement will see Diploma of Education students interact with Year 10 science classes, whilst their third-year undergraduate counterparts take on the challenge of teaching physical education.
Year 10 Kaleen High science student Zachary Mills was excited about having UC student teachers assist. “I think they’ll be very helpful with my classes,” he enthused.
Fellow science class-mate Cassandra Leonard agreed, saying the student teachers, “helped me to understand the class exercises better.”
Jemma Clarke has a background in biomedical science and decided to take up teaching as she sought everyday interaction with students. “I didn’t want to be stuck in a laboratory looking through a microscope every day. Classroom teaching allows me to use my science degree and pass on what I’ve learnt to the next generation of scientists,” she said.
University of Canberra Education student Jemma Clarke helps Kaleen High student Cassandra Leonard with a kidney dissection.Photo: Graham Robinson
Julia Garvey was similarly enthusiastic about her practical teaching experience. “It’s our first time in the classroom today. I’m looking forward to understanding what it’s like to be a teacher, and see what sorts of issues they have to deal with,” she said.
Kaleen High School Deputy Principal Kerrie Heath believes the school’s partnership with the University will achieve the ultimate goal of creating a community of people learning together. “We will have Kaleen high school students and teachers, working together with students and their lecturers from the University of Canberra in a mutually beneficial arrangement. Many of our teachers are actually University of Canberra graduates, so it is nice to have the lecturers coming in to catch up with their former students. It has been a very positive experience for us,” she said.
Science education lecturer Dr Jim Woolnough said Kaleen High School was selected as it is within close proximity of the university, and runs an integrated special needs education program. “We hope this collaboration will grow into something that strengthens teaching and learning at both Kaleen High School and the University of Canberra,” he said.
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