School pedagogue practice 2 2300-2300-PRPS-2
Objectives of the pedagogical internship:
Gaining experience related to the specifics of performing the role of a school counselor while collaborating with young people, teaching staff, specialists, parents, and guardians;
Managing a group and diagnosing individual student needs, and confronting acquired psychological and pedagogical knowledge with the realities of pedagogy in practical work;
Familiarizing oneself with the care and educational tasks performed, the functioning of the institution, work organization, and documentation;
Expanding knowledge acquired during studies and developing skills in its application;
Developing skills in designing, conducting, and documenting classes;
Reflective analysis of the work of the pedagogue and students during joint discussions of the internship by the supervisors and students;
Analyzing one's own work and its effects, as well as the work of the participants;
Improving collaboration skills with other institution staff and parents in supporting children with special educational needs.
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
The student knows and understands:
K1_W03 Principles of selecting research methods and analyzing pedagogical situations in secondary school;
K1_W04 Normalities of youth development and principles of preventing problems such as stress and mental health;
K1_W05 School group dynamics, communication processes, and principles of inclusion in the secondary school environment;
K1_W06 The structure, functions, and principles of operation of a secondary school and the responsibilities of a pedagogue;
K1_W07 Legal conditions, intervention procedures, and the organization of psychological and pedagogical support;
K1_W08 Methods of supporting students with diverse needs within inclusive education;
K1_W09 Legal and ethical aspects of pedagogy, including confidentiality principles and the protection of student rights;
K1_W12 Tasks of contemporary teaching in the context of working with the classroom as an educational environment;
K1_W14 The role of the educator in motivating students and supporting them in planning their educational and career paths;
Student skills:
K1_U04 Evaluate pedagogical activities and select forms of psychological and pedagogical support to meet students' needs;
K1_U06 Design and conduct a simple diagnostic assessment or case study at school;
K1_U08 Collaborate with a team of teachers, specialists, and parents to support student development;
K1_U09 Maintain practice records and communicate with members of the school community in correct Polish;
K1_U12 Create scenarios and co-lead preventive or motivational workshops for young people;
K1_U14 Work with individuals with special educational needs and culturally diverse backgrounds;
Student competencies:
K1_K02 Design pedagogical activities based on the knowledge of school experts and specialists;
K1_K03 Collaborate with various entities to optimize the school's educational environment;
K1_K05 Perform the role of a teacher in accordance with professional ethics and respect for student autonomy;
K1_K07 Work in a spirit of inclusion, mediate, and respond to crisis situations
Assessment criteria
The requirements for passing the module are:
- completing the required number of hours of internships at specific institutions
- observing the work of educators at specific institutions
- completing the required internship documentation
- preparing a portfolio-style internship report.
Practical placement
internship in a secondary school - 30 hours