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Internship (Teaching Practice) (ENG -424): Course Outline(ENG-424)

Teaching practice, often referred to as an internship, is a vital component of teacher education programs. It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering aspiring educators an opportunity to experience real-world clas

Course description

 

This is a field-based practice that enables students to demonstrate teaching skills and get immediate feedback from the supervisors. This is, in fact, a preparation for actual classroom practice. Empowered by the knowledge and strategies for teaching, together with their internal motivation for professional renewal and advancement, teacher students can hopefully develop their means and improve the quality of teaching which in turn will bring great benefit to classroom teaching and learning. Classroom teaching and observation will provide opportunity to apply linguistic theories to the teaching of English.

Course objectives

  • ​​​​​Prepare themselves confidently for actual classroom practice.
  • Internalize traits of a good English teacher.
  • Overcome the weaknesses that may hamper their professional growth.

Checklists

    1.  
  • Feedback for random lessons will be given on the lesson planner in the debriefing session with the trainee.
  • Final Lesson observation will be made on the following rating scales:
  • Assessment by the school will be obtained on the Performa following the Award list.

Final Lesson Award List

Name of the Trainee:            _______________________  Student No.:   __________________

Date:   __________________            Topic: __________________________________________

Level:  __________________            Venue:            ____________________________________

  1. Preparation of Lesson

  • Specification of clear aims

1

1.5

2
  • Choice of appropriate material

1

1.5

2
  • Choice of appropriate teaching aids

1

1.5

2

  1. Organization of lesson

  • Introduction

1

1.5

2
  • Progression of activities

1

1.5

2
  • Management of resources

1

1.5

2

  1. Responsiveness to students’ needs

  • Appropriate teaching techniques

1

1.5

2
  • Checking of students’ understanding

1

1.5

2
  • Provision of helpful feedback

1

1.5

2
  • Involvement of students at all stages

1

1.5

2

  1. Links between lesson and overall aims/syllabus

1

2

3

4

5
  1. Evidence of professional expertise

1

2

3

4

5

Obtained Score:          ______ / 30                                                     Sign:    __________________

 

Evaluation by the Co-operating School Head

Evaluation by the Co-operating School Head

Name of the School:   ______________________________________________________

Name of the Trainee:  _________________________          St. No.:            ____________

 

  • Punctuality / Regularity
  • Professional Attitude
  • Classroom Management Skills
  • Potential for English Teaching

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

3

3

3

4

4

4

4

5

5

5

5

Obtained Score: ________/20                                              Signature

 

Date: _____________

Duration

                                                 12 Weeks       

Procedure

The Head of Department will seek the consent of the school heads to use their classes for training purposes. Students are divided into groups and allotted schools along with a faculty member as supervisor. The school heads accommodate the trainees into their regular schedules of teaching. The trainees teach, interact with peers and regular teachers, discuss their problems with the supervisors, learn class management skills and have the experience of actual classroom practice. They also groom and adjust themselves in the school environment. The supervisors observe the classes of the trainees and have post-lesson discussions. Finally, they award grades based on their assessments of the trainees.

Evaluation

Planning & Practice:                                                                                           50%

Final Demonstration:                                                                                          30%

Assessment by the Cooperating School                                                             20%

Total:                                                                                                                  100%