Transcript Associate Teacher Briefing

EDPRAC 306B
18 June - 17 August 2012
Introductions
Bridgit Williams
Debora Lee
Student Liaison
Laurice Joicey
Practicum
Co-ordinator
Practicum Administrator
Contact details in Practicum handbooks
Barbara Watson
AT Liaison
Whakatauki:
Me kimihia te ara tokika,
hei orange mo te ao
Seek the right path to
benefit the world
EDPRAC 306B
Enabling Achievement Early
Childhood
This is the final practicum of the B Ed programme
(7 weeks)
This practicum has a specific focus on
student teacher agency
Soon after the students return to University they
present evidence (gathered mostly while on
practicum) that they have met six practicum-related
Graduating Teacher Standards
A diverse group
EDPRAC 306B students:
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come from a diverse range ofcultural and
language backgrounds
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have a range of ECE experience
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bring a range of prior knowledge
Students encouraged to bring ‘who they
are’ to the practicum
EDPRAC 306B
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Students will graduate at the end of 2012
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They are expected to write a minimum of one
reflection per week. It is the expectation that
students are beginning to embed reflective
thinking into their everyday teaching practice.
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They have no pre-set professional goal. Goals
will emerge as a result of reflection.
Most students will be visited three times by their
University Supervisor while on practicum.
Evidencing the GTSs
• Students are required to gather evidence that
they have met six practicum-related
Graduating Teachers Standards in preparation
for presentation on the return to University
• They are encouraged to make links between
the practicum learnig outomes and the GTSs in
order to make this task meaningful and
manageable
• Assistance on how to do this has been made
available to them. Please refer any queries to
the US or to Barbara Watson
Preparation
• Students are well briefed on the expectations of
practicum and should be clear about these,
including the expectations to evidence the GTSs
• Student are expected to be familiar with the
handbook and have completed the required tasks
(preparing a profile, develop an in-depth
knowledge of agency)
• The students have access to a wide range of
support mechanisms
• As adult learners they are expected to take
responsibility for their own learning
Coursework
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Students do not have specific tasks (except for
reflections and evidencing the specified GTSs and
learning outcomes) to complete while on
practicum
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It is expected that they will be implementing
learning from their coursework into practice
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It is expected that they will be engaged in as many
aspects of the teacher’s role as possible
Course Work
Students have been engaged in studies in:
• Politics, Philosopy & Education
•Dance/Drama in the Early Years
•Social Sciences Education
Students are expected to make links between their
course work form the entire 3 year programme
and practicum experiences
Role of Associate Teacher
Provide opportunities for students to:
• refine practical experience by engaging with
children, teachers and families
• construct new learning, knowledge and
understanding
• try out ideas and theories to test and modify them
in practice
• experience as fully as possible the role of the
teacher
Role of Associate Teacher
• Discuss student responsibilities and participation/contributions
• Induct student into centre’s policies and programme
• Observe student’s teaching with reference to the learning
outcomes
• Provide support, encouragement and challenge
• Provide regular, specific verbal and written feedback
• Model and discuss own assessment, planning, teaching,
evaluating and reflecting processes and practice
• Monitor student’s progress carefully
• Discuss any concerns with student and university supervisor
as soon as they arise
• Contribute to the triadic assessment process
• Complete weekly reports and final report. Return final report to
practicum office
AT Preparation
• Read the practicum handbook and be familiar
with the practicum expectations
• Have available relevant resources (key policies,
centre philosophy etc.)
• Plan time to get to know the student
• Consider sharing key information about yourself
• Remember to contact Barbara or Debora if you
need clarification or support
The triadic relationship
The relationship between the student, the Associate Teacher
and the University Supervisor is designed
to facilitate the student successfully completing practicum.
Clear and open communication between all parties
will ensure the optimum learning environment
for the student
A DVD on the triadic process is available on request
from the practicum office
Assessment of Practicum
• At the triadic meeting all parties will discuss
wheher or not the student has met all of the
Learning Outcomes. They then agree on the result
of the practicum.
•Pass - learning achieved for all learning outcomes.
If any LOs are not met the practicum result is a fail
• Fail - not all LOs met
If this is the case, the student will be offered extra
support (more time on practicum, extra help with
reflective writing etc) as appropriate
Documentation
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Portfolio evidencing the learning outcomes with a
particular emphasis on 6 specified GTSs (NB: This is not
extra but documentation that serves to evidence both the
GTSs and the learning outcomes).
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A minimum of one written reflection per week (e-mailed to
US and using Smyths model. See handbook
pp. 11-13). It is expected that the student also demonstrate
reflective practice through professional discussion.
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Appropriate permissions sought for observations and
assessments
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Ensure student is aware of centre’s cybersafety policy and
expectations around use of photographs
Feedback
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Give constructive feedback both verbally and in
weekly written report
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Be specific about what the student is doing well
and suggest next steps for them to consider in the
‘future directions’ section of report
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Discuss verbally the written feedback
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Provide suggestions about issues in their practice
that it might be useful for the student to write
reflections on if necessary
If you have concerns
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Address them to the student teacher in the
first instance and as soon as possible both
verbally and in writing
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Contact the university supervisor. They will
support you as appropriate
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Feel free to contact me for support. 623 8899
xtn 48225 or bs.watson @auckland.ac.nz
If a student is struggling
• they should have received specific feedback about
their practice and how they might improve
• the University Supervisor should have been made
aware of the issue
• the weekly and final reports will refer to the concerns
• an extended practicum may be negotiated in order for
them to successfully meet the learning outcomes
Support for Associate Teachers
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Web Site
Associate Teacher Handbook and meetings
Practicum handbooks
University Supervisor
AT liaison ([email protected])
Practicum Coordinator ([email protected])
Triadic DVD