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Course Outline Epc2903 201710
Course Outline Epc2903 201710
Course Outline Epc2903 201710
In the final semester of the “Emerging Teaching” phase of the programme, student teachers complete a
practicum over a 12-18 day period during which coursework from corresponding courses will also be
implemented. This takes place in a setting appropriate for their degree strand (ECE, EDT, EPR, ELT).
Building on Practicum 2a and under the guidance of the MST, student teachers will individually plan, deliver
and reflect upon the efficacy of a minimum of three, complete teaching sessions with an entire class.
Additional Information:
This course is best implemented in collaboration with other Semester 4 class teachers, as it is the focal point
for all Semester 4 courses. In settings where the instructor of this course and of the other Semester 4
courses are different, faculty and students will be responsible to communicate frequently with the other
instructors. This and the need to develop effective time management strategies to meet the demands of
other courses should be raised and clarified with students at the start of the course.
Evaluate the importance of a range of professional activities across the school (assembly, bus duty, extra-
curriculum clubs)
Write full lesson plans which include beginning, middle and end content/ tasks that support achieving the
learning objectives
Managing Learning
Reflect on how routines can impact classroom environment (pacing, preventive CRM, student engagement)
Choose & justify the selection of appropriate routines (entering/ leaving the class, transitions, submitting
work, resource distribution) in a range of contexts (ages, gender, class size, school context, class dynamics,
parental support)
Implementing Learning
Outline organisational aspects of learning centre delivery (for example, preparing resources, giving
instructions, setting expectations etc.)
Consider the importance of effective instructions and their key characteristics (clear, concise, concept
checked etc.)
Assessment
Reflection on Practice
Produce reflections which identify personal responsibility for classroom situations with growing complexity,
focusing on classroom management
Work plans should be developed to support the achievement of ‘EPC 2903 Teaching Practice Competence
Standards’ and the successful completion of all practicum tasks specified in the ‘Practicum 2b Guide’ for
each major.
This course is taught using a combination of inquiry based activities, practical demonstrations,
presentations, discussions, Q&A, readings, video presentations and analysis, visits to a range of educational
settings. Direct observation, teaching practice and guided tasks should also be used to support participants
in achieving the learning outcomes. Suggested strategies for each learning outcome can be seen in the
course guide.
Assessment Strategies:
Practicum 2b Guide
Attachments:
o Ward & McCotter (2004)
Special Comment: