Practicum Briefing for

PGDE Sec/JC July 2013 Intake

and

PGDE PE July 2012 Intake

Student Teachers (Part 2)

by

A/P Ivy Tan (Sub-Dean, Practicum)

January 2014

Briefing Overview

1. How?

a. Lesson observation-feedback cycle

b. Assessment

2. Practicum Office

3. NIE Wellness Centre

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

The process comprises a 3-stage cycle:

1. Pre-Observation Conference

2. Lesson Observation

3. Feedback Conference

NIES and CTs may or may not announce exact date and time

of the formal observations.

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

1. Pre-Observation Conference

Check to see that the lesson plan

Has definite, meaningful goals/objectives,

Is relevant to the topic/subject,

Is appropriate for the class/level,

Is workable in terms of methods/time given.

Agree on points of focus for the observation

Decide the time for the Feedback Conference (same day)

Written report to follow within that week

2. Lesson Observation

NEW Assessment of Performance in Teaching (APT) form

the strengths and weaknesses of the student teachers teaching competencies in two main areas - Teaching

Processes and Professional Attributes and Attitudes:

Part A: Teaching Processes

Lesson preparation

Lesson implementation

Feedback and evaluation

Classroom management

Part B: Professional Attributes and Attitudes

Learner-Centred Values

Teacher Identity

Service to School

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

Sample of the new APT Form :

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

PART A: TEACHING PROCESSES

PROCESSES COMPETENCIES

1. LESSON

PREPARATION

Delineates appropriate learning objectives

Selects appropriate sequence and content

Selects appropriate teaching strategies, learning activities

and resources/equipment

Caters to pupils diverse needs and abilities Develops a workable/appropriate time schedule

Selects appropriate venue and set up (# PE only)

# PE only where environment is safe and space is maximised for effective teaching and learning.

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

PART A: TEACHING PROCESSES

PROCESSES COMPETENCIES

2. LESSON

IMPLEMENTATION

Introduces and concludes lesson appropriately

Arouses and sustains pupil interest

Encourages pupil participation

Gives clear explanations/demonstrations

Questions and responds appropriately

Stimulates higher-order thinking

Uses voice and language appropriately

Organises and facilitates individual/group learning

effectively

Integrates IT/media/resources effectively and/or

creatively

Paces lesson appropriately

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

PART A: TEACHING PROCESSES

PROCESSES COMPETENCIES

3. FEEDBACK and

ASSESSMENT

Gives appropriate and timely feedback to pupils

Monitors and addresses pupil understanding

Gives meaningful tasks/homework

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

PART A: TEACHING PROCESSES

PROCESSES COMPETENCIES

4. CLASSROOM

MANAGEMENT

Establishes interaction and rapport with pupils

Sets and enforces classroom rules/routines effectively

Maintains discipline in a positive way

Creates a secure environment which engenders trust

and respect

Creates an environment that empowers pupils

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

PART B: PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND ATTITUDES

LEARNER-CENTRED VALUES

Shows care and concern for pupils

Encourages pupils interest in the subject Has high expectations of pupils

Respects diversity of pupils backgrounds

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

PART B: PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND ATTITUDES

TEACHER IDENTITY

Has professional integrity

Able to adapt to different situations when necessary

Shows perseverance

Is receptive to feedback

Is reflective

Reports punctually for lessons and school events

Completes and submits assigned tasks on time

Marks pupils work promptly and accurately Is sensitive to socio-cultural diversity

Projects a professional image

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

PART B: PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES AND ATTITUDES

SERVICE to SCHOOL

Shows initiative

Works well with peers and colleagues

Supports schools events and programmes

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form : Grading for processes 1 4 (Part A)

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

Competency Level

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

Not Yet Emerging Satisfactory Proficient Excellent

Unable to

apply most of

the relevant

competencies

of the

process

Applies some

of the

relevant

competencies

of the

process

Applies most

of the

relevant

competencies

of the

process quite

effectively

Applies most

of the

relevant

competencies

of the

process

effectively

Applies all

the relevant

competencies

of the

process

confidently

and skilfully

THE LESSON OBSERVATION-FEEDBACK CYCLE

The APT Form : Grading for Professional Attributes and Attitudes (Part B)

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

Unacceptable Fails to behave in a professional manner despite reminders

Acceptable Exhibits professional qualities in some relevant situations

Good Exhibits professional qualities in most relevant situations

Excellent Exhibits professional qualities in an exemplary and

consistent manner

3. Feedback Conference

The conference should be held soon after the lesson observation.

Oral feedback preferably within the same day

Written feedback within a week (keep a photocopy in your Practicum File)

Its important that you reflect after each lesson and write down

your thoughts. For example

what do you like about the lesson?

what dont you like about the lesson?

what could you have done differently?

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

1a. Lesson Observation-Feedback Cycle

The Practicum File

Maintain an updated Practicum File all lesson plans and related materials

APT forms from CT(s) and NIES

school handouts

photocopies of MCs

1b. Assessment

Cooperating Teachers :

Formative assessments via lesson observations and reported on APT forms

Summative APT report by Main CT

School Coordinating Mentor and Principal :

Summative assessment, highlighting professional attitude and conduct, in consultation with CTs

NIE Supervisor :

Formative assessment via 2 lesson observations and reported on APT forms

Summative assessment based on APT reports and input from school personnel (CTs, P/VP, SCM)

Overall grade for final practicums :

DISTINCTION / CREDIT / PASS / FAIL

An additional visit by a moderator for potential DISTINCTION and FAIL cases.

Moderators visit doesnt have to be announced.

ALL FAIL cases must repeat practicum before

they are allowed to graduate.

1b. Assessment

TP Failure/Incomplete

NIE results in June 2014.

10-week re-TP in Term 3 of this school calendar year, i.e., 30 June 05 September 2014

Pay your own NIE fees

Will be put on No Pay Leave scheme (MOE policy)

NIE will release TP results officially only at end of semester Dec 2014.

Graduate one semester later than your cohort

1b. Assessment

Location: Block 2, Level 3

Tel no.: 6790 3308

Fax no.: 6896 9110

Email: pract@nie.edu.sg

Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg/practicum

2. Practicum Office

NIE has a Wellness Centre that provides counselling for

student teachers.

Enquiries

Dr Kristina Burgetova

Tel: (65) 6790 3201

Email: kristina.burgetova@nie.edu.sg

Appointments

Tel: (65) 6790 3318

Email: nie.wellness@nie.edu.sg

3. NIE Wellness Centre

All the Best!