English teaching practice: developing teacher competences for higher education 4100-IIIMPKKDANGSW
The aim of the internship is to equip the student with knowledge and skills to perform the teaching profession in higher education. Professional teaching practice is organized in the higher education institution in which the graduate will be qualified to work. Through the realization of the practicum, graduates are prepared both to teach English and to teach subjects in English. During the practicum the student is assigned the following activities: observing classes, assisting the lecturer, independently conducting classes or their parts both on-site and on-line (on the e-learning platform), planning and discussing classes conducted by himself/herself and others (teachers, students).
The main objectives of practicum at higher education level:
1. To become acquainted with the specifics of the work and the scope of responsibilities of a teacher and a university lecturer
2. To acquire an ability to observe classes and document them, as well as to conduct classes independently onsite and online (on the e-learning platform).
3. To acquire an ability to analyse the work of a teacher, a lecturer and students during joint discussions with the lecturer, the mentor or internship supervisor and during classes on didactics of the subject
4. To acquire an ability to analyse their own work, its effects and the work of students.
5. To acquire an ability to plan the didactic work that takes into account individual differences of students.
Internships run and are settled according to a detailed schedule presented by the internship supervisor.
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Term 2023Z:
The purpose of the practicum is to equip the student with the knowledge and skills to practice as a teacher in the area of higher education. Professional teaching practice is organized in the higher education institution in which the graduate will be qualified to work. Through the realization of the practicum, graduates are prepared both to teach English and to teach subjects in English. During the practicum the student is assigned the following activities: observing classes, assisting the lecturer in charge of the class, independently conducting classes or their parts, planning and discussing classes conducted by himself/herself and others (teachers, students). The main objectives of practice at level 3 of education Internships run and are settled according to a detailed schedule presented by the internship supervisor. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands:
K_W03 innovative ideas and techniques of integrated teaching of languages and content subjects
K_W04 the methods (based on education research), norms, procedures and standards of practice in institutions of higher education,
K_W07 in an orderly manner, the environments of higher education institutions, their specificity and functioning
K_W08 to an advanced degree the purpose, organization, legal basis and functioning of higher education institutions
K_W10 the methodology to perform common tasks, based on education research; the standards and procedures used in various educational areas
K_W11 to an in-depth degree, the learners (recipients of educational services) and the methods of diagnosing their needs and assessing the quality of educational services
Skills: the graduate is able to
K_U02 individually plan and implement, using also communication and information techniques, typical and innovative projects connected with teaching foreign languages in higher education institutions
K_U07 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 the teaching in higher education institutions
K_U13 use their knowledge – formulate and solve complex and untypical problems and perform tasks in an innovative manner in unpredictable conditions through adapting existing methods and tools or creating new ones
Social competences: the graduate is prepared to
K_K05 conduct interpersonal and intercultural communication mediating with participants in the teaching-learning process in a local and global context
K_K08 correctly identify and resolve dilemmas associated with the teaching profession
Assessment criteria
Student perform subsequent tasks on time and in accordance with the detailed schedule established by the internship supervisor.
Students receive credits on the basis of:
- mentors' evaluation
- supervisor's evaluation based on the portfolio including lesson plans, observation reports, tasks designed for students on the e-learning platform together with feedback for learners, reflections after classes, reports and other documentation such as self-evaluation report and teaching practice diary.
Scale:
95-100% - 5
90-94% - 5-
85-89% - 4+
80-84% - 4
75-79% - 4-
70-74% - 3+
65-69% - 3
60-64% - 3-
0-59% - 2
Criteria for assessing tasks (may vary depending on the nature of the task):
- task completed on time,
- compliance with the instructions and plan,
- completeness,
- clarity and logic,
- insight and quality of argumentation,
- organization of content and content consistent with the topic,
- the correctness of reports and conclusions,
- correct language,
- classroom management skills.
Practical placement
Internships are held at CKNJOiEE UW.
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Notes
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Additional information
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