Orientation on Teaching and Training Practice

In this course, students have the opportunity to develop educational skills and explore the field of education by means of a small internship/practical. These practical experiences can be obtained in a primary or secondary school, in an institute for vocational education, or higher education. Educational skills refer to either teaching/training skills, or skills in developing educational materials. Parallel sessions at university - in which students meet the teacher and their peers - support students' preparations and reflections. Moreover, these sessions are used to expand students' knowledge and professional skills to work in the field of education.

This course is offered in a mixed group with course ELS34506 Becoming a Teacher Basics (which is one of the courses of the minor Education)

NB. If students want to join this course, please register yourself before November 15th to make sure we can find an institute where you can do your internship. In case a student registers later than November 15th, he/she/them needs to arrange a location to fulfil the internship him/her/themselves.

• Formulate concrete learning goals related to the project at hand.

• Complete a project/task in education, that is either by developing education or by teaching lessons

• Apply communication skills that enhance professional communication

• Reflect on the learning experiences in the educational discipline at hand

• Oral test (40%) A reflective interview will be conducted to test one's reflections on the practical experiences
• Assignment other (60%) The final product always is (1) teaching a lesson, recorded or observed by the daily supervisor, or (2) developing educational material. This is defined at the start of the practical experience. It depends on the nature of the practical experience what the final product will look like exactly. As a consequence, the assessment can be written or oral.
• Mandatory attendance (%) It is obliged to follow the sessions at university, complete buddy assignments. Absence is only allowed after negotiation with the course coordinator. The presentation will be then be scheduled on a different moment.
• Assignment essay (%) This pass/fail assignment refers to handing in the learning objectives that guide students through all experiences they gain.

• Course materials are available in Brightspace.