The Dip Ed general programme is a 2-year full-time programme meant for GCE ‘A’ level holders and Polytechnic Diploma holders who intend to teach in the primary schools. There is also a small number who are trained to teach specialised subjects (e.g., Art, Music, Home Economics, Mother Tongue) at the secondary school level. The aim of the programme is to prepare well-informed, competent and reflective teachers who understand the key concepts and principles of teaching and learning. Those in the primary track are trained to teach 2 – 3 subjects while those in the secondary track, 1 – 2 subjects.
The practicum is spread throughout the entire Diploma programme and is developmental in nature. Generally it comprises two school attachment periods, i.e., School Experience (SE) or Teaching Practice 1 (TP1) and followed by Teaching Practice 2 (TP2).
Practicum Structure of the Dip Ed Programme
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Practicum Component
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Duration
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Period
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Grading
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No. of CT lesson observations
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No. of NIES' visits1& lesson observation
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TP1
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5 Weeks
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Before Semester 1 of Year 2
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Pass / Fail
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2
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2 school visits and
1 lesson observation
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TP2
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10 Weeks
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Semester 2 of Year 2
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Distinction* / Credit / Pass / Fail*
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6
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2 school visits and
2 lesson observations
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Practicum Structure of the Dip Art / Music Ed 1-Year Programme
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Practicum Component
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Duration
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Period
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Grading
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No. of CT lesson observations
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No. of NIES' visits1& lesson observations
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TP
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10 Weeks
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Semester 2 of Year 1
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Distinction* / Credit / Pass / Fail*
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6
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2 school visits and
2 lesson observations
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Practicum Structure of the Dip HE Ed
1-Year Programme & the Dip Ed (Chinese Language) 1-Year Programme
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Practicum Component
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Duration
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Period
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Grading
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No. of CT lesson observations
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No. of NIES' visits1& lesson observations
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TP
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10 Weeks
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Semester 2 of Year 1
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Distinction* / Credit / Pass / Fail*
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6
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2 school visits and
2 lesson observations
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* Moderation required.
1 The 2 “school visits” refer to the courtesy call and the end-of-practicum visit (not necessarily an assessment meeting).