Task 2 & 3

Building relationships; Documenting Science syllabus and

resources.
Objectives:
For student teachers to:
Continue to develop positive working relationships in the classroom with both
the teacher and the students by acting as a TA within the classroom under
the direction of the MST.

If possible acquire copies of the grade-level science syllabus, scheduling and

resources

Begin to document the range of resources, materials, manipulatives,

and equipment used in the school; for specific grade.

You will need:

The Teaching Practice Tasks booklet for Practicum 3b
Table 5: Documenting science materials used in the school
Table 4: TP Discussion Board Guidelines

Before implementing these tasks:

Discuss the tasks with your MST. (Ask for permission to take photographs)

Whilst implementing the Tasks:

Make notes about any areas of interest or issues you would like to discuss with
your MCT and/or MST.
Photograph evidence for the tasks and portfolio.

After completion of the tasks:

1. Clearly label, PDF and store all school documentation in your TP e-
portfolio.

2. Start to complete Table 5: Documenting science materials used in the

school. PDF and upload it to your TP e-portfolio Email tasks, etc. to
gdesravins@hct.ac.ae using the correct file names/subject lines.

3. Complete your TP Discussion Board on BB Learn and reply to 2 others.

 Table 2: Documenting science materials used in the school

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