This course is designed to introduce you teaching as a profession and bring to life knowledge, themes and emergent approaches to contemporary teaching and learning. You will be introduced to expectations of teachers including those set out in the AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers, as well as legal and ethical responsibilities. You will focus on the social, technological and cultural influences on children and how these might shape learning and teaching. You will begin to develop your foundational skills in teaching; including, observation, reflection, developing positive classroom environments, and planning learning experiences.