Teaching Practice
Teaching Practice is a vital component of initial teacher
training programmes as it provides an opportunity for the learners to put
theory into practice and to self-reflect on teaching and assessment methods
employed in the classroom. Furthermore, this module is an integral part of the
programme which will also contribute towards partially fulfilling the
requirements outlined by the Council for the Teaching Profession (CTP) with respect to
applications for a teacher’s warrant.
When and where do Teaching Practices take place?
Teaching Practice placements take place in a compulsory education setting during conventional school hours. Participants
are expected to remain on the school
grounds for the entire school day throughout the whole teaching practice period.
Participants employed outside of the educational
sector need to make the necessary vacation leave arrangements to ensure that
they are available for the whole duration of the teaching practice period. It is to be noted that although teaching practice
placements fall within different academic years, two (2) teaching practice placements
might fall within one (1) calendar year. Depending on the programme followed,
this could mean a total of fifteen (15) weeks.
The IfE is not responsible for any remuneration
offered to participants during the teaching practice period. Any applicable
remuneration is offered at the discretion of the employer. Course participants
are encouraged to enquire with their employer in this regard.
How long is a teaching practice on the Bachelor of
Education programme?
|
Year of Studies
|
TP Period
|
Duration of TP period*
|
1
|
First Year
|
February – April
|
6 weeks
|
2
|
Second Year
|
November – December
|
6 weeks
|
3
|
Third Year
|
/
|
/
|
4
|
Fourth Year
|
November – December
|
6 weeks
|
*Throughout the duration of the teaching practice, participants are
expected to have a
minimum weekly load of:
·
15 lessons –
applicable for a secondary school placement or for peripatetic teachers placed
in a primary school setting or,
·
a full load for
participants placed within a primary classroom, teaching all the subjects
normally taught in a primary school setting
How long is a teaching practice on the Master of
Education programme?
|
Year of Studies
|
TP Period
|
Duration of TP period*
|
1
|
First Year
|
February – April
|
8 weeks
|
2
|
Second Year
|
November – December
|
7 weeks
|
3
|
Third Year
|
/
|
/
|
*Throughout the duration of the teaching practice, participants are
expected to have a minimum weekly load of:
·
15 lessons –
applicable for a secondary school placement or for peripatetic teachers placed
in a primary school setting or,
·
a full load for
participants placed within a primary classroom, teaching all the subjects
normally taught in a primary school setting
How long is a teaching practice on the Introductory
Course for Supply Teachers programme?
The Introductory Course for Supply Teachers
includes one (1) teaching practice of six (6) weeks generally held between
November – December.
How long is a teaching practice on the Introduction
to Supporting Learners with Individual Educational Needs (Award)?
The Award, An Introduction to Supporting Learners with Individual Educational
Needs, includes one (1) practicum of six (6) weeks. The practicum for those
following the January – June Programme takes place between March and May. The practicum
for those following the June – December Programme takes place between November
and December.
How is the Teaching Practice assessed?
This component is
assessed by teaching practice visitors who conduct classroom observations and
support your development further through feedback and recommendations on
practice. You will also be assessed on a Teaching Practice file, which needs to
be kept up-to-date throughout the period.
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