CONTENTS OF CORE COURSES & PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES

Course Code

Title

Course Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QPR520

Core

10

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The 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 10-week Teaching Practice (TP), in which the student teachers will build up their skills and knowledge in a step-wise manner. 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 example, observing how CCAs are managed.