Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QOA520

Core

5

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QOA521

Core

4

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This module introduces student teachers to the rationale and structure of Elements of Office Administration in the school curriculum. After having an overview of syllabus development and MOE initiatives, the student teachers are exposed to a variety of strategies and resources for teaching and learning of EOA through experiential learning. These include cooperative learning, peer tutoring, learning through field-trips, and problem-based learning. Theoretical underpinnings of certain best practices using frameworks like Dimensions of Learning, learning styles and brain-based learning in teaching normal course pupils will be shared. There will be opportunities for hands-on practice, role-play, group simulation games, cooperative learning, peer evaluation & feedback in lesson planning and micro-teaching of selected topics in the EOA syllabus, with peer feedback and self-reflection. Such experiential learning prepares student teachers for effective teaching and learning of EOA. Classroom management is discussed too. Ample opportunities in harnessing IT and infusing thinking skills in the teaching and learning of EOA to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process will be provided. Emphasis is given to building a student-centred environment to enhance the teaching and learning of EOA. A mixed mode delivery approach is used to cater to the student teachers' needs and to expose them to a repertoire of strategies and methods for teaching and learning in an outcomes-focused, technology rich environment. Student teachers will be engaged in reflective practice.

There are two parts to this module: (a) Modes of assessment and examination requirements for EOA, which includes discussion of assessment issues related to the examiners’ expectations and the crafting of examination questions and marking schemes. (b) Further instructional approaches which will extend discussion to the development of learning communities, inquiry and the use of IT. The focus will be on strategies and techniques that are specially catered to the teaching of computing to the less academically inclined pupils which include classroom management in the computer laboratory and standard operating procedures to be adhered to are discussed.  There will be opportunities for student teachers to have hands-on practice on computers as well as micro-teaching sessions to develop skills in teaching computing aspects to EOA pupils.