The Step Up Into Teaching (SUIT) Program ran in the September-October and January holidays. Jessica Vida, Year 12 Student participated in the program.  She completed two units of her teaching degree at Australian Catholic University in Strathfield. In September, Jessica completed a unit on “Understanding Learning and Teaching”, focusing on educational psychology and understanding learner differences.  Then in January she completed a unit on “Understanding learners and their contexts”, emphasising the importance of inclusivity in the classroom.  Both Units ran for five days in the holiday periods.  In undertaking the program, Jessica was required to complete two major assessment tasks and three quizzes. Jessica successfully passed both units with Distinctions.  When asked what she enjoyed most about the program, Jessica explained that 

“ I loved the program, as it gave me a chance to meet others who shared the same passion as me and the tutors and lecturers were extremely helpful. It gave me an understanding of how university works and has made the whole concept a lot less daunting. For anyone interested in teaching, I highly recommend the SUIT program because it eases the pressure about university admission and is an amazing experience. “ 

Congratulations Jessica! We look forward to having you join the teaching profession.