Teaching Practicum & Other Experiences

Mission of the Teaching Practicum

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Teaching Practicum

Teaching Practicum (TP) is an integral part of the teacher training programmes. It provides opportunities for students to put theory into classroom practice. In order to support students’ professional development, practicum supervision will be conducted by the Faculty’s TP supervisors during the TP periods. TP supervisors will assess students through formative and summative assessment, taking into consideration students’ teaching performance as well as their professional behaviour and attitude.

 

The Intended Learning Outcomes of TP are that students will:

Demonstrate competence in core teaching skills
Demonstrate competence in core teaching skills
Integrate and apply pedagogical content knowledge in practice
Integrate and apply pedagogical content knowledge in practice
Apply concepts of reflective practice to real classroom situations
Apply concepts of reflective practice to real classroom situations
Develop appropriate attitudes and values of a qualified teacher
Develop appropriate attitudes and values of a qualified teacher

 

 

Pre-Teaching Practicum Activities


School Visit

School visit is the first step for undergraduate student teachers to experience the school life. Through visiting different schools, all teachers-to-be begin participating in school activities, understanding the roles of teachers, and observing classroom teaching and curriculum design of their major subjects.


School Attachment


As one of the important prerequisite activities of TP of undergraduate programmes, the School Attachment held in local schools allows the students to observe and participate in various school activities from a teacher’s perspective, gain school experience and learn from experienced teachers.


School Experience


School Experience is also one of the prerequisite activities of TP of all undergraduate programmes. Students will participate in a three-day School Experience to experience the school life, improve teaching skills, and develop professional attitudes.