(PDECCE-T) Supervised Teaching Practice 1
About This Course
The Teaching Practicum is a vital component of the course that provides students with opportunity for field visits and attachment at designated centre for their practicum work. This development is seen as an on-going process that begins with the first involvement in teacher preparation, and lasts throughout one’s entire teaching career. It is hoped that this field experience will provide the student increasing opportunities to under study and work with both children and other practising teachers already in the field. Using all the theoretical study knowledge that the student has now amassed up to this point, it is expected that the student uses and shows competencies in linking theory to practice expected of a classroom teacher, including lesson planning, child observation, learning environment planning, making teaching aids, reflecting on centre’s philosophy & practice, etc.
What You'll Learn
1. demonstrate the ability to relate the findings of the observation to the areas of development of young children (18 months to 3 years old).
2. demonstrate the ability to plan activities to support the areas of development and learning of young children.
3. reflect on the effectiveness of provision of programmes, conducive environments and interesting learning areas.
4. communicate effectively with children, their parents and other members of staff.
5. demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate a range of specific teaching practices and class management.
6. plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities based on a selected theme for a group of young children.
7. manage and guide young children’s behaviours and learning.
8. prepare and use ‘teacher-made’ teaching materials that cater to children’s needs.
9. demonstrate the ability to prepare and carry out routine care with young children.
10. demonstrate the ability to observe safety and hygiene when dealing with young children.
11. reflect on own teaching performance and interaction with children and colleagues and parents.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
* 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits including a grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language OR Any English Language Acceptable Alternatives
OR
* 10 years of formal education in English as a medium of instruction and passed state exam with credits in 5 different subjects OR required to pass English Language
OR
* Degree with English as medium of instruction from state recognised university OR required to pass English Language Acceptable Alternatives