French teaching practice: developing teacher competences for upper primary school 4100-5SPKKDIIEEFRA
The most important tasks of student interns during internships include:
1. Learning about the organization, tasks and principles of operation of the school, including how to maintain applicable documentation, regulations regarding ensuring safe and hygienic learning and working conditions;
2. Conducting French lessons in tandem with another student-intern and independently, under the supervision of an internship mentor.
3. Participating as observers in French language classes conducted by other student interns and a mentor.
Thanks to the reliable and reflective implementation of these tasks, student interns will gain:
1. Knowledge of the organization and principles of school operation
2. Ability to carefully observe the lessons of the mentor and other trainees;
3. Ability to conduct French lessons;
4. Knowledge about students and their environment;
5. Ability to cooperate with other people important in the child's life (class teacher, supporting teacher, etc.)
6. Knowledge about yourself as a future teacher
Detailed tasks – intern responsibilities
1. Getting to know the school's statute
2. Getting to know the internal school assessment system
3. Conversation with the class teacher about assessing students
4. Getting to know the regulations regarding safety rules for learning, working at school and outside of it during classes with students
5. Getting to know the student regulations and the educational program of the school and a given class
6. Learning how to keep school documentation (class diary)
7. Recognition of school customs and traditions
8. Preparation of a French language teaching program for a given class for the entire semester
9. Observation of classes conducted by the mentor and other interns
10. Analyzing observed activities
11. Analyzing the lessons you conduct with the teacher-internship supervisor (CKNJOiEE methodologists)
12. Getting to know your strengths and weaknesses, assessing knowledge and skills
13. Regular and timely preparation of documentation (lesson plans, observation tables, , final internship report)
14. Conducting multilingual and multicultural education as part of French language lessons.
The documentation consists of:
1. observation tables (published on the platform at the end of internships)
2. outlines of lessons (published on the platform once a week)
3. internship report (published on the platform at the end of the internship)
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Prerequisites (description)
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Type of course
Term 2025Z: foreign languages obligatory courses pedagogical qualifications | General: obligatory courses pedagogical qualifications foreign languages | Term 2024Z: foreign languages pedagogical qualifications obligatory courses |
Requirements
Prerequisites
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Mode
Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands
S_W03 the methods, norms, procedures and standards of good practice in educational institutions, related to teaching foreign languages
S_W06 in an orderly manner, the factors governing educational environments
S_W08 various participants involved in educational, caregiving, and cultural activities
S_W09 the methodology to perform common tasks; the standards and procedures used in various educational areas
S_W19 the core curriculum regarding the content of teaching French iat the second educational stages (primary school) and associated typical learning difficulties
Skills: the graduate is able to
S_U02 plan and implement projects typical for foreign language teaching environments
S_U03 diagnose the needs, abilities and aptitudes of every learner, as well as design and implement individually tailored teaching and educational programs
S_U05 observe and assess the suitability of a variety of methods, procedures and best practices, and select and apply the appropriate approach with the goal of accomplishing tasks and solving problems related to foreign language teaching
S_U06 use basic theories in psychology and education and other related disciplines to analyse, interpret and resolve educational and social issues, as well as understand the motives andpatterns of human behaviour
S_U07 use basic theories to analyse the motives and patterns of human behaviour in order to diagnose a situation and deliver practical strategies for different teaching contexts
S_U08 apply ethical norms in all of the activities undertaken, identify and analyse ethical dilemmas in the academic, educational aspects of their profession
S_U10 work with children from various cultural backgrounds and those with limited knowledge of the Polish language
S_U12 communicate in Polish and in a foreign language, using a variety of channels and techniques, with all participants in the teaching-learning process as well as experts in those academic disciplines and subjects that are relevant to their field of studies, both in Polish and a foreign language
S_U19 using the basic organisational skills, plan and carry out tasks related to teaching foreign languages
S_U20 perform the various roles required for working as a team, is willing to accept and assign tasks, and possesses the elementary organisational skills necessary in designing and implementing professional educational activities
S_U23 animate the work of the learner and promote independence in knowledge acquisition, inspiring a positive approach to life-long learning and responsibility in making educational and professional decisions
S_U24 act in a mature, responsible and professional manner and control their emotions
Social competences: the graduate is prepared to
S_K04 conduct interpersonal and intercultural communication mediating with participants in the teaching-learning process in a local and global context
S_K05 interact and work in a group, performing various roles
S_K06 correctly identify the priorities for the implementation of specified tasks
S_K07 correctly identify and resolve dilemmas associated with the profession
S_K09 take action both in kindergarten, school and outside-of-school environment with the conviction about its appropriateness and effectiveness, in psychological, pedagogical and educational terms; is prepared to meet professional challenges
S_K10 see the importance of behaving in a professional manner and reflect on the ethical issues raised in the teaching profession
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods and criteria –
Report prepared by the student according to the form referring to learning outcomes
Evaluation and opinion of the internship supervisor and evaluation of the internship mentor
Class observation sheets
Lesson outlines
Discussion of lessons conducted by the student and visited by the internship supervisor
To prepare lesson plans, the student can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools (linguistic correctness of instructions in French, activity ideas). The remaining work/tasks should be performed independently by the student, without the use of AI tools.
The student is obliged to complete all 30 hours of internship in a semester.
The assessment consists of the following elements:
a) systematic fulfillment of tasks (sending lesson plans and other materials and submitting complete internship documentation on time - 25% of the grade at the end of the semester
Each outline is assessed on 10 points: 1 point for term, 2 points for prepared materials for the lesson, 3 points for linguistic correctness, 4 points for methodological correctness
c) positive evaluation of the internship given by the primary school class teacher - 25% of the final grade
The teacher assesses preparation for the lesson (2 points), punctuality (1 point), ability to achieve lesson goals (4 points), personal culture (3 points)
d) positive evaluation of the internship issued by the mentor whose French lessons the student will observe - 25% of the final grade
The mentor evaluates preparation for the lesson (2 points), punctuality (1 point), ability to achieve lesson goals (5 points), personal culture (2 points)
d) positive assessment by the methodology specialist visiting the lessons - 25% of the final grade
The methodologist assesses punctuality (1 point), ability to achieve lesson goals (5 points), linguistic correctness (3 points) and personal culture (1 point).
30 hours of compulsory internship allow you to obtain 2.5 ECTS points:
Scores 60% of the possible number of points.
60%-68% - satisfactory
69%-76% - sufficient plus
77%-84%- good
85%-92% - good plus
93%-100%- very good
Practical placement
The student completes a teaching internship - 30 hours - at Primary School No. 146 in Warsaw.
Bibliography
Capouet M., Denisot H., Les Loustics 1, Hachette FLE, Paris 2013
Denisot H., Macquart-Martin C. , Super Max1, Paris 2012
Denisot H., Macquart-Martin C., Super Max2, Paris 2012
Gallon S., Capelli S., Robein G., En avant 1, Paris 2017
Antier M., Gallon F., Marty R., Robein G., En avant 2, Paris 2018
Additional information
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