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Thursday 17 July 2014

Practicals and Practicum to be completed during teaching practice.

Practicals and Practicum to be completed during teaching practice.
Prepared by
SABARISH-P
M.Sc., M.Ed., JRF & NET
Lecturer in Physical Science, Arafa Institute for Teacher Education
Attur, Thrissur.

Ø Practice Teaching Record
§  Prepare and take lessons based on constructivist approach
(2 Column)
§  Constructivist Model- 30 lessons.(minimum)
§  15 lessons from 8th standard.(Physics (7-8Nos), Chemistry (7-8Nos))
§  15 lessons from 9th standard.(Physics (7-8Nos), Chemistry (7-8Nos))

Ø  Reflective Journal

          Student teachers are expected to keep a ‘Reflective Journal’ that would help him/her revisit his/her experiences in the classroom over the period of internship.
(One journal for two days-Total 15 journals)
          Reflective Journal would include a brief description of how the class was conducted, how learners responded, reflective statements about his preparedness for the class, responses to learners’ questions, capacity to include learners sharing of their experiences, responses towards their errors, difficulties in comprehending new ideas and concepts, issues of discipline, organization and management of group, individual and group activities etc.
          For simplicity each journal can be limited to at least three/ four paragraphs having
1)    Planning for the class.
2)    Class activities and happenings.
3)    Reflections.

Ø Construction of Tools of Evaluation.

Student teachers shall prepare two achievement tests according to prepared blue prints and administer them in their classes at the closure of their practice teaching. These tests should be in tune with the evaluation pattern prevalent in our schools.
·        Two Achievement Tests.
§  One from 8th standard (Physics/Chemistry).
§  One from 9th standard (Physics/Chemistry).
§  There should be two achievement tests out of which one is physics and the other is chemistry. Any one should be based on Blooms Taxonomy and the other should be based on Revised Blooms Taxonomy.

The record must contain two achievement tests with design, blue print, Question paper, Scoring key/Marking scheme, Question wise analysis and statistical analysis.
Best wishes

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Instructions to the teacher trainees for teaching practice

TEACHING PRACTICE
Prepared by
SABARISH-P
M.Sc., M.Ed., JRF & NET
Lecturer in Physical Science, Arafa Institute for Teacher Education
Attur, Thrissur.

Instructions to the teacher trainees for teaching practice
Ø Be a true teacher in all aspects.
Ø Be regular and punctual. Reach the school before assembly.
Ø Reach the class at correct time according to school time table.
Ø Follow the rules of school.
Ø Keep modesty in your words, actions and appearance.
Ø Participate in both curricular and co-curricular activities as a dedicated teacher.
Ø Give respect and take respect. Respect the teaching and non-teaching staffs of the school.
Ø Be polite and friendly while dealing with the students.
Ø Be the master of your subject.
Ø Prepare lesson plans and related learning materials in advance.
Ø Ensure the signature of the teacher educator and concerned teacher in your lesson plans and all learning materials.
Ø Never enter the classroom without the lesson plan and sufficient learning materials.
Ø Keep a record of your teaching manuals up to date.
Ø Keep a Reflective Journal* to write down the reflections of your teaching.
Ø It is desirable to develop at least two lessons (i.e., IT enabled/PowerPoint) using ICT.
Ø It is desirable that the trainees shall observe some lessons of their peers at the internship schools.
Ø Conduct two physical education classes and one health education class with prepared lesson plans.
Ø Try to solve problems with students (if any) yourself. Don’t report complaints to authorities/teachers of the school as much as possible.
Ø Be in contact with peers and your optional teacher regularly.
Ø Convey your difficulties (if any) to college (option teacher).

Ø A Student Teacher should enter their classroom with;
·        Teaching Manual duly signed by the teacher educator and concerned teacher.
·        Adequate learning materials duly signed by the teacher educator and concerned teacher.
·        Chalk, duster and pointer.

Fill the response column of the teaching manual immediately after each class.