The module is based upon an extended teaching practice running throughout the school year in parallel to theoretical modules that the upgrading teacher is taking online. Studies show that such extended teaching practice results in better prepared teachers. The teaching practice is enhanced by adding field supervision and mentorship components that provide upgrading teachers with a “Guided Practice Framework”. Upgrading teachers spend a full year in a classroom, working with a university-affiliated Field Supervisor, who makes regular visits to meet with, support and assess the upgrading teacher’s progress. Lesson plans, a school experience journal and video recordings of teaching are reviewed by the Field Supervisor and uploaded on to the Virtual Learning Environment to enable quality assured assessment. Due to the extended teaching practice period, students will experience teaching at all phases of primary school, namely infant, junior and senior.
Module Aim
The aim of the module is to produce a primary school teacher who is capable, reflective, autonomous, innovative, creative, and a critical thinking lifelong learner and action researcher, who observes ethical and moral values and embraces the diversity of learners and the communities surrounding the school.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, student teachers are expected to be able to:
Course Content