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This course is designed to deliver through practical application and first-hand experience in classrooms, the necessary curriculum and pedagogical content required of teachers. These experiences enable the student, his/her lecturers and associate teacher to systematically evaluate his/her developing knowledge and skill, identify emergent needs, and to record the student's progress in achieving course learning outcomes.
By the end of this course successful students will be able to:Use the design process to observe, plan for, implement, assess and evaluate children’s learning through a series of lessons with a group/class in at least three essential learning areas including English and Mathematics.Demonstrate and justify the sharing of learning intentions with a group/class.Identify and use simple classroom management strategies consistent with a range of approaches to teaching and learning.Demonstrate a range of appropriate questioning sequences that challenge children’s thinking.Use observation data and their knowledge of children’s development to document, analyse and report on classroom routines and children’s learning.Demonstrate an understanding of a range of models of teaching.Assume full management of the learning of a whole class for at least three consecutive mornings supported by associate teacher planning.Develop constructive professional relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils.Use critical reflection skills to assess current and future professional needs and development.
TEPS110 or EDPS151
EDPP153
Vicki Cowley
All PP folders are due the first Monday following the end of practicum.
Clarke, Shirley , Timperley, Helen., Hattie, John; Unlocking formative assessment : practical strategies for enhancing students' learning in the primary and intermediate classroom ; N.Z. ed; Hodder Moa Beckett, 2003.
Collis, Mark , Dalton, Joan; Becoming responsible learners : strategies for positive classroom management ; Rev. ed; Eleanor Curtain Publishing, 1990.
Fraser, Deborah. , McGee, Clive; The professional practice of teaching ; 3rd ed; Thomson Learning Australia, 2008.
New Zealand; The New Zealand curriculum ; Learning Media for the Ministry of Education, 2007.
Required texts:Professional Practice HandbookProfessional Studies PortfolioCourse Briefing and Assessment documentsMinistry of Education specific curriculum documents relevant to teaching requirementsRecommended reading:Ministry of Education. (2007). The New Zealand Curriculum. Wellington, NZ: Learning Media.
Library portalhttp://learn.canterbury.ac.nz https://ucstudentweb.canterbury.ac.nz http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
Competency based.All subsections Pass/Fail.
Full attendance in school for the weeks of the practicum from at least 8.15am until 4.00pm each day.Medical certificates are required for medical leave.Leave from practicum must be sought for national representative sport commitments.Leave is not granted for personal social commitments.
Student feedback about the outcomes of the placement and relevant observer and assoicate teacher issues are part of the post-placement interview with the professional practice lecturer. Information is reported to associate teacher meetings and the Primary Advisory Committee.
Course Coordinator and at least one other lecturer moderate and validate assessment.
Late work only accepted and marked if an extension has been sought prior to the due date of the assignment with evidence that delay is unavoidable.
N/A
Full participation in preparation activities for practicum.Full participation in activities of the practicum placement eg. School camp, trips.
Extensions are reserved for exceptional circumstances and are not granted automatically. They need to be received by the lecturer in writing prior to the due date of the assignment.
No resubmissions are granted unless a minor detail needs to be dealt with.
Students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml, please see Course links.Aegrotat regulations make it unlikely that an Aegrotat Pass can be awarded for Professional Practice unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances.
Final assignment is handed to the PP lecturer supervising practicum – On Campus.Mailed or delivered by hand to the Distance Material & Assignments Centre - FLO.
Domestic fee $595.00
International fee $2,750.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Centre for Professional Practice and Partnerships .