Placement Plus Digital Hub

Welcome to the RMIT Placement Plus Digital Hub, a resource for mentoring RMIT pre-service teachers (PSTs) in rural and regional schools. Find everything you need to support placements and develop your mentoring practice.

RMIT’s Placements Plus programs are proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Education. Our projects in the Ovens Murray and Goulburn Valley regions of Victoria foster strong partnerships between the RMIT School of Education and Victorian government schools, delivering enhanced placements for RMIT pre-service teachers (PSTs).

RMIT students in these host schools benefit from tailored wraparound support throughout their placements, including school visits, professional learning, and opportunities to connect with peers and the local school community. Host schools also receive customised support, such as additional professional learning for mentor teachers.

RMIT is proud that these projects have supported the development of ongoing partnerships with schools in these communities. By working collaboratively with our host schools, we continue to raise awareness of the value of teaching in regional areas, showcasing it as a rewarding career opportunity for our graduates.

To further support our school communities, we have developed the RMIT Placement Plus Digital Hub, an online platform offering a wide range of resources for host schools, mentor teachers, and RMIT pre-service teachers. The Digital Hub provides easy access to materials that support the placement experience and enhance professional learning, including guidance on mentoring and teaching across different discipline areas.

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Getting to know your pre-service teacher

Learn more about RMIT’s initial teacher education programs, including program information, placement course outlines, and specific expectations for pre-service teachers during their placement.

Teaching in a regional setting

Discover practical advice, support resources, and insights from experienced teachers as they explore the unique opportunities and challenges of teaching in regional schools.

Enhancing your work as a Mentor

Learn more about effective supervision, strategies for fostering positive learning experiences, and tools to enhance your skills and confidence as a mentor.

Teaching resources

Access a selection of teaching resources, including STEM lesson plans, to support your classroom practice. This collection will continue to grow as new materials are added.

Acknowledging our regional school partners

RMIT School of Education is especially grateful to our host schools in the Ovens Murray and Goulburn areas for their ongoing support and valuable advice on effective information sharing. We also appreciate the principals and teachers who have generously contributed their time and expertise to develop the learning materials available on this hub.

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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