(ACECCE) Supervised Teaching Practice 2
About This Course
The Teaching Practicum is a vital component of the course which 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 which 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 four main areas of development of young children.
2. Demonstrate the ability to relate the findings of the observation to the planning of programmes for young children.
3. Reflect on the effectiveness of provision of programmes, conducive environments and interesting learning areas.
4. Use positive strategies to guide children’s behaviours.
5. Demonstrate the ability to prepare and carry out routine care with young children.
6. Demonstrate the ability to observe safety and hygiene when dealing with young children.
7. Communicate effectively with children and other members of staff.
8. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate on class management, caring and interaction with young children.
9. Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities based on a selected theme for a group of young children.
10. Prepare and use ‘teacher-made’ teaching materials that cater to children’s needs.
11. Observe, document and assess children’s learning.
12. Demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and evaluate learning corners based on a selected theme for a group of young children.
13. Communicate effectively with children, their parents and other members of staff.
14. Use positive strategies to guide children’s behaviours.
15. Reflect on own teaching performance and interaction with children and colleagues and parents.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
a. 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits including a grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language OR Any English Language Acceptable Alternatives
OR
b. 10 years of formal education and passed state exam with credits in 3 different subjects including a credit at least C6 in EL1 or any English Language Acceptable Alternatives