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237 School Experience I
AIM: By the end of the course, you will have
Had a structured introduction to the teaching and organization of a school.
Started to achieve professional skills in the teaching of English (ant at a level you intend to teach through a structured sequence of teaching experiences).
Experienced the ways in which individual pupils learn and develop, and the differences between individuals.
Worked cooperatively with a number of school teachers, and developed the personal skills needed to work effectively in schools.
Become familiar with the organization, management and daily routine of a school and the organization and resources of the English department.
SYLLABUS:
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Week |
Date |
Task |
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Week 1 |
September, 28 |
Introduction to the course: plans for the semester |
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Week 2 |
October, 5 |
Organization |
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Week 3 |
October, 11-15 |
English Department in School, School Resources & Materials |
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Week 4 |
October, 18-22 |
Observing a Pupil in Class |
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Week 5 |
October, 25-28 |
Teaching Activities |
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Week 6 |
November, 1-5 |
Teaching and Learning Activities |
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Week 7 |
November, 8-12 |
Observing Teacher’s Questioning Skills |
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Week 8 |
November, 15-19 |
Religious Holiday |
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Week 9 |
November, 22-26 |
Lesson Observation |
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Week 10 |
November, 29-3 |
The School Principal and Whole School Issues |
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Week 11 |
December, 6-10 |
Extracurricular Activities |
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Week 12 |
December, 13-17 |
Evaluation of the Experience |
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Week 13 |
December, 20-24 |
Evaluation of the Course |
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Week 14 |
December, 27-31 |
Make-up observation |
METHODOLOGY:
Active student participation is essential in all phases of the course. The mentor teacher will assess the work completed at the school, and the instructor at the university will assess the task sheets. However, if you turn in a task sheet for a week you have not attended at the school, 50% of the total possible grade will be deducted.
You will write a reflection report of approximately 200 words each week. This report should focus on your perceptions, opinions, and expectations regarding your visit to the school that week. Specifically, this reflection report should answer the following questions:
