EDF1002 · Preparing for the profession

Overview

In this unit, you will be introduced to the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE), including its role in your Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course and preparation for the teaching profession. You will learn about LANTITE requirements, testing processes and the literacy and numeracy capabilities expected of pre-service teachers. The preparedness check helps you identify your strengths and areas for development, use feedback to guide your preparation, and access relevant supports such as coaching, academic resources and learning tools. Completing the unit provides a common foundation for LANTITE preparation and supports the development of the capabilities needed for effective professional practice.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. demonstrate an understanding of the purpose, structure and requirements of LANTITE and its role in initial teacher education;
2. demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills through the online LANTITE preparedness check and practice activities aligned with LANTITE;
3. identify personal strengths and areas for development in literacy and numeracy;
4. use results and feedback to identify appropriate strategies, resources and support for further development.

Workload

There are no classes - the unit is a short online module which will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You should complete it as soon as possible after commencing study.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.