CI6052 Professional Practicum in Teacher Education

Course Specification
Institution Assumption University

Campus//Faculty/Department Hua Mak Campus, Graduate School of Education


Vision

Mission

To be recognized as a leader in graduate studies of education, with a strong focus on the pursuit of knowledge, professional education, the fulfillment of educational communities on worldwide basis with high levels of leadership in teaching, research and community development.
To advance, transmit and sustain cutting-edge knowledge and understanding through the conduct of teaching, research and scholarship at the highest international standards, for the benefit of those people employed in, or seeking employment in, the educational profession.

Section I General Information
1. Course Code and Title ED 6050 Professional Practicum in Teacher Education
2. Total Credits 3 Credits (3-0-6)
3. Program and Type of Course
Master of Education Program in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration Major Elective Course

4. Responsible Faculty Member (Coordinator)
Assoc.Prof. Dr. Supit Karnjanapun
Teaching faculty member(s)
Assoc.Prof. Dr. Supit Karnjanapun 45 hrs.

5. Semester/Year of Study 1/ 2011
6. Pre-requisite (If any) None
7. Co-requisite (If any) None
8. Venue
Graduate School of education, Assumption University, Hua Mak Campus
9. Latest Date of Course Specification Development or Modification
2/2010
Section 2 Aims and Objectives
1. Aims of the Course
The course is aim to prepare student for effective method of teaching, critical thinking, problem solving as the tool of the method of teaching, writing the lesson plan, producing the lesson media, handling the class, evaluating and measure of the productivity of the student, new technology for effective teaching and learning. Students are required to take at least 135 hours practicum while taking this course.

2. Objectives of Course Development/Modification
Students should be able to:
1. Acquire broad views of education concerning teaching and learning within a level of their responsibility (ies): university, high school, middle school, primary school, or kindergarten.
2. Apply the latest trends and the effective methods of teaching in their respective classroom.
3. Apply the theories and knowledge learned in the class to actual work situation.
4. Gain sufficient experience in preparing lesson plans, instructional materials, activities, and assessment of students’ performance through the 135 hours of practical teaching.
5. Develop opportunities for reflection, critical thinking and problem solving within the framework of theory and research in their field of study.
6. Achieve useful educational experiences that will be benefit to the students in the future.

Section 3 Course Characteristics and Implementation
1. Course Description
Effective method of teaching, critical thinking, problem solving as the tool of the method of teaching, writing the lesson plan, producing the lesson media, handling the class, evaluating and measure of the productivity of the student, new technology for effective teaching and learning. Students are required to take at least 135 hours practicum while taking this course.


2. Number of Hours/Semester
Lecture

15 hours Tutorial

- Practice/Field Experience/Internship
135- Self-directed Learning
90 hours

3. Number of hours provided for academic advice and guidance to students
- The faculty member provides academic advice to students 3 hours/ week.
- The faculty member announces the advising day and time by posting on the class blog and/or website

Section 4 Development of Student Learning Outcomes
1. Ethics and Moral
1.1 Ethics and Moral to be developed
- Social concerned
- Responsibility
- Value and love
1.2 Teaching Methods
Case study and practice on the specific software in the computer lab
1.3 Evaluation Methods
- Observation
- Question and answer
- Group response

2. Knowledge
2.1 Knowledge to be acquired
1. Teaching practicum, of at least 135 hours, including with one course syllabus, ten unit plans and ten lesson plans.
2. Proposal approval is required before going out for practicum. (2nd week of the course)
3. Lesson plan and lesson media is required before going out.
4. Monthly progress report. (23 Nov 10, 28 Dec 10, and 25 Jan 11)(oral+paper)
5. Practicum portfolio. (22 Feb 11)
The completed practicum portfolio composed with the followings:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Practicum proposal approval
5.3 Background of the interned school
5.3.1 Background
5.3.2 Vision
5.3.3 Mission
5.3.4 Objectives
5.3.5 General information
5.4 Subject teach review
5.5 Course syllabus, ten unit plans, ten lesson plans.
5.6 Lists of lesson media
5.7 Evaluation results from school mentor, course instructor and self-evaluation.
5.8 Photos of activities
5.9 Reflection of the practicum
5.10 Model of teaching used (Theory and practice)
6. Organized the seminar at the end of the practicum course. (22 Feb 11)

2.2 Teaching Methods
-Direct instruction
-Group discussion
-Student teaching practice & presentation

2.3 Evaluation Methods
- Teaching observation
- Student presentation of teaching techniques
3. Cognitive Skills
3.1 Cognitive Skills to be developed
- Remember
- Understand
- Analyze
- Apply
- Evaluate
- Creative
- Critical thinking
- Logical thinking
3.2 Teaching Methods
- Repeat the previous lesson before new lesson.
- Making connection between lesson and student daily life.
- Direct instruction.
- Observation of students’ teaching
3.3 Evaluation Methods
- Observation
- Report
- Students’ presentation
4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
4.1 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility to be developed
- Time management
- Self – regulation
- Self – efficacy
- Social concerning
4.2 Teaching Methods
- Supervision of Teaching Practice,Site Visit
4.3 Evaluation Methods
- Observation
5. Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills
5.1 Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills to be developed
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5.2 Teaching Methods
- Direct instruction
- Group discussion
- Student presentation
5.2 Evaluation Methods
5.3
Students are required to submit the portfolio for the collection of the following outputs based upon the due assignment:

1. Assignments
1.1 Teaching practicum of at least 135 hours
- course instructor evaluation 10 %
- school mentor evaluation 30 %
- self-evaluation 10 %
1.2 Practicum portfolio 30 %
1.3 Organizing of seminar 10 %
1.4 Monthly progress report 10 %
Total 100%


Grading

A = 90 – 100% C+ = 65 – 69%
A- = 85 – 89% C = 60 – 64%
B+ = 80 – 84% C- = 55 – 59%
B = 75 – 79% D = 50 – 54%
B- = 70 – 74% F = 0 – 49%

- Note: Student with the grade lower than B will be considered as failed in this course. In that regard, student has to take this course again in order to meet the program requirement



Section 5 Teaching and Evaluation Plans
1. Teaching Plan

No. Day D/M/Y Time Item Learning Activities
1. Thur.Nov.17,2011 18:00– 21:00 Welcome
Course introduction/
Practicum planning and proposal Direct instruction and class discussion
2. Thur.Nov.24,2011 18:00– 21:00 - Submission of proposal.
- Review of teaching strategies and methods Direct instruction and class discussion
3. Thur.Dec.01,2011 18:00– 21:00 - Classroom management Direct instruction and class discussion
4. Thur.Dec.08,2011 18:00– 21:00 Preparation for course syllabus, lesson plan, unit plan Student presentation and class discussion
- Submission of monthly progress report
5. Thur.Dec.15,2011 No class Self – study
6. Thur.Dec.22,2011 No class Self – study
7. Thur.Jan.05,2012 No class Self – study
8. Thur.Jan.12,2012 18:00– 21:00 - Discussion on Teaching practicum Direct instruction and class discussion
- Submission of monthly progress report
9. Thur.Jan.19,2012 Based on appointment of each student Site -supervision Evaluation of teaching practicum
10. Thur.Jan.26,2012 Site -supervision
11. Thur.Feb.02,2012 Site -supervision
12. Thur.Feb.09,2012 Site -supervision
13. Thur.Feb.16,2012 Site -supervision
- Submission of monthly progress report
14. Thur.Feb.23,20122 Site -supervision
15. Thur.Mar.01,2012 Site -supervision
16. Thur.Mar.08,2011 18:00– 21:00 Organizing the seminar and Submission of Portfolio Dr.Supit K.

From week ninth to week fifteenth, course instructor will evaluate each student on teaching practicum of at least one time. Appointment is required. There are no classes along that period.
Section 6 Teaching & Learning Resources
Wong, H.K. and Wong, R. T. (2009). The First Days of School: How to be An Effective Teacher. CA: Harry K. Wong Publications. (Recommended)
Arends, R.I. (2009). Learning to Teach. 9 th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill.
Gronlund, N.E. (2006). Assessment of Student Achievement. 8th ed., Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Gronlund, N.E. and Brookhart, S.M. (2009). Grounlund’s Writing Instructional Objectives. 8th ed. NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall.
Gunter, M.A. (2003). Instruction: A Models Approach. 3rd ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Jensen, E. (2005). Teaching With the Brain in Mind. 2nd ed. USA: ASCD.
Lasley II, T.J., et al. (2002). Instructional Models: Strategies for Teaching in A Diverse Society. 2nd ed., USA.: Thomson Learning.
Linn, R. T. (2005). Measurement and Assessment in Teaching, 9th Ed. NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
Marzano, R.J. (2007). The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction. USA: ASCD.
Marzano, R.J. (2007). The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction. USA: ASCD.
Mayer, R.E. (2008). Learning and Instruction. 2nd ed., New Jersey: Merrill Prentice Hall.

Section 7 Course Evaluation and Improvement
1. Strategies for Course Effectiveness Evaluation by Students
- Student evaluation by the end of the course
- Reflection by the student after class
2. Strategies for Teaching Evaluation
- Student response
- Teacher observation
3. Teaching Improvement
- Student response --- Teacher improvement ---- Student satisfaction