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CONTENTS OF CORE MODULES & PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES |
PRACTICUM
Module Code |
Title |
Module Category |
No. of AUs |
Pre-requisites |
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QPR521 |
Teaching Practice 1 |
Core |
5 |
- |
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QPR620 |
Teaching Practice 2 |
Core |
10 |
TP 1 |
| QPR521/620 | Teaching Practice | |
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Practicum is a very important component of the PGDE programme. Its
principal function is to provide student teachers with the opportunity to
develop teaching competencies in a variety of instructional contexts and
at different levels, under the guidance and supervision of cooperating
teachers and university lecturers. They will learn from experienced
cooperating teachers about the schooling process and prepare themselves
for their roles and responsibilities in teaching.
During the Practicum, student teachers will be able to use the knowledge and skills acquired in the subjects they read at the university, and have opportunities to integrate theory and practice in schools. The Practicum will comprise a 5-week Teaching Practice 1 (TP 1), conducted at the end of year 1, and a 10-week Teaching Practice 2 (TP 2), conducted in the second year of study. In the course of the two attachments, the student teachers will build up their skills and knowledge in a step-wise manner. Firstly they will develop planning and delivery skills, followed by classroom management and evaluation skills. In addition, to ensure that the student teachers have a holistic experience, they will also be provided opportunities to explore other aspects of a teacher’s life besides classroom teaching, for e.g., observing how CCAs are managed. |
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