practicum portfolio

Developmental Portfolio The developmental portfolio is a collation of all the Student Teacher’s teaching and learning experiences during Semester 3. The Cooperating Teacher and the College/University Supervisor can see the Student Teacher’s academic progress as a developmental process, culminating in a product that provides a holistic picture of the Student Teacher’s ability by the end of the semester. The components of the developmental portfolio should provide evidence of how the Student Teacher meets the National Professional Standards for Teachers in Pakistan as well as the standards set by the college/university and the school. Portfolio materials should allow a multifaceted assessment of the Student Teacher.  The developmental portfolio should include all assignments, reflections, and feedback from the semester. Because the developmental portfolio should be highly personalized and represent the Student Teacher as an individual, he or she may add further artefacts if he/she be...

Overview of Roles and Supervision Role of the Student Teacher There are two major aspects to the Student Teacher’s role during the semester: •His or her activities in the classroom, school, and community •Continuous reflection upon and documentation of professional growth within a developmental portfolio The Student Teacher should become involved in the instructional program of the classroom as soon as possible. The experience will begin with observations, and the Student Teacher will gradually assume more responsibility for planning and teaching through activities such as those laid out in the expectations to follow. Role of the Cooperating Teacher The Cooperating Teacher is the day-to-day mentor of the Student Teacher. As the on-site teacher educator, the Cooperating Teacher plays an essential role in integrating the Student Teacher into the daily life of the school and classroom as well as helping him or her build relationships with the children. The Cooperating Teacher should impa...

Every practicum experience is guided by three participants: (1) the Student Teacher, (2) the Cooperating Teacher, and (3) the College/University Supervisor. What happens in the classroom and how it is interpreted will depend on the views of each member of the triad. It is important to negotiate common expectations for roles and responsibilities. If expectations are clear and understood by each member, the experience is more likely to be satisfactory for all. Student Teachers should take ownership of their own learning and at the same time receive consistent feedback and daily mentoring from their Cooperating Teachers at the school. While the Cooperating Teachers’ role is primarily mentoring, they are also required to provide the Student Teachers with formative and summative feedback. In order for Student Teachers to connect the theory they have learned in their teacher education programs to their current teaching practice, they will need active participation by the College/University S...

The approaches for teaching can be broadly classified into teacher centered and student centered. In Teacher-Centered Approach to  Learning , Teachers are the main  authority figure in this model. Students are viewed as “empty vessels” whose primary role is to passively receive  information  (via lectures and direct instruction) with an end goal of testing and assessment. It is the primary role of teachers to pass  knowledge  and  information  onto their students. In this model, teaching and assessment are viewed as two separate entities. Student  learning  is measured through objectively scored tests and assessments. [2]  In  Student-Centered Approach to Learning , while teachers are the authority figure in this model, teachers and students play an equally active role in the learning process. The teacher’s primary role is to coach and facilitate student  learning  and overall comprehension of material. Student learni...

A seminar may be defined as a gathering of people for the purpose of discussing a stated topic. Such gatherings are usually interactive sessions where the participants engage in discussions about the delineated topic. The sessions are usually headed or led by one or two presenters who serve to steer the discussion along the desired path. PURPOSE OF A SEMINAR A seminar may have several purposes or just one purpose. For instance, a seminar may be for the purpose of education, such as a lecture, where the participants engage in the discussion of an academic subject for the aim of gaining a better insight into the subject. Other forms of educational seminars might be held to impart some skills or knowledge to the participants. Examples of such seminars include personal finance, web marketing, real estate, investing or other types of seminars where the participants gain knowledge or tips about the topic of discussion. Of course, a seminar can be motivational, in which case the purpo...

A seminar may be defined as a gathering of people for the purpose of discussing a stated topic. Such gatherings are usually interactive sessions where the participants engage in discussions about the delineated topic. The sessions are usually headed or led by one or two presenters who serve to steer the discussion along the desired path. PURPOSE OF A SEMINAR A seminar may have several purposes or just one purpose. For instance, a seminar may be for the purpose of education, such as a lecture, where the participants engage in the discussion of an academic subject for the aim of gaining a better insight into the subject. Other forms of educational seminars might be held to impart some skills or knowledge to the participants. Examples of such seminars include personal finance, web marketing, real estate, investing or other types of seminars where the participants gain knowledge or tips about the topic of discussion. Of course, a seminar can be motivational, in which case the purpo...

Types of Learning Disabilities Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math.  They can also interfere with higher level skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short term memory and attention.  It is important to realize that learning disabilities can affect an individual’s life beyond academics and can impact relationships with family, friends and in the workplace. Since difficulties with reading, writing and/or math are recognizable problems during the school years, the signs and symptoms of learning disabilities are most often diagnosed during that time.  However, some individuals do not receive an evaluation until they are in post-secondary education or adults in the workforce.  Other individuals with learning disabilities may never receive an evaluation and go through life, never knowing why they hav...

How to Assess Students’ Learning and Performance Learning takes place in students’ heads where it is invisible to others. This means that learning must be assessed through performance: what students can  do  with their learning. Assessing students’ performance can involve assessments that are formal or informal, high- or low-stakes, anonymous or public, individual or collective. Here we provide suggestions and strategies for assessing student learning and performance as well as ways to clarify your expectations and performance criteria to students. Creating assignments Creating exams Using classroom assessment techniques Using concept maps Using concept tests Assessing group work Creating and using rubric prospective  shaikh zahoor mehd i 

THE BEST THING FOR BEING SAD," REPLIED MERLIN, BEGINNING TO PUFF AND BLOW, "IS TO LEARN SOMETHING. THAT'S THE ONLY THING THAT NEVER FAILS. YOU MAY GROW OLD AND TREMBLING IN YOUR ANATOMIES, YOU MAY LIE AWAKE AT NIGHT LISTENING TO THE DISORDER OF YOUR VEINS, YOU MAY MISS YOUR ONLY LOVE, YOU MAY SEE THE WORLD ABOUT YOU DEVASTATED BY EVIL LUNATICS, OR KNOW YOUR HONOUR TRAMPLED IN THE SEWERS OF BASER MINDS. THERE IS ONLY ONE THING FOR IT THEN — TO LEARN. LEARN WHY THE WORLD WAGS AND WHAT WAGS IT. THAT IS THE ONLY THING WHICH THE MIND CAN NEVER EXHAUST, NEVER ALIENATE, NEVER BE TORTURED BY, NEVER FEAR OR DISTRUST, AND NEVER DREAM OF REGRETTING. LEARNING IS THE ONLY THING FOR YOU. LOOK WHAT A LOT OF THINGS THERE ARE TO LEARN.

report writting A report is a structured written presentation directed to interested readers in response to some specific purpose, aim or request. Characteristics of an effective report A report is a structured written presentation directed to interested readers in response to some specific purpose, aim or request. There are many varieties of reports, but generally their function is to give an account of something, to answer a question, or to offer a solution to a problem. An effective report is: • Appropriate to its purpose and audience • Accurate • Logical • Clear and concise • Well organised with clear section headings. Report structure One important advantage that a report has over other written communication is that it follows a standardised format. This enables readers to find and focus on specific parts of information. Most reports are modelled on the following structure (modified where necessary). 1. Transmittal document 2. Title page 3. Table of contents 4. Abstract/Exe...

A  lesson plan  is a  teacher 's detailed description of the course of instruction, or 'learning trajectory' for a lesson. A daily lesson plan is developed by a teacher to guide class learning. Details will vary depending on the preference of the teacher, subject being covered, and the needs of the students There may be requirements mandated bypassed the school system regarding the plan. [1]  A lesson plan is the teacher's guide for running a particular lesson, and it includes the goal (what the students are supposed to learn), how the goal will be reached (the method, procedure) and a way of measuring how well the goal was reached ( test , worksheet,  homework  etc.). [2 ] prospective teacher  shaikh zahoor mehdi 

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How to Assess Students’ Learning and Performance Learning takes place in students’ heads where it is invisible to others. This means that learning must be assessed through performance: what students can  do  with their learning. Assessing students’ performance can involve assessments that are formal or informal, high- or low-stakes, anonymous or public, individual or collective. How to Assess Students’ Learning and Performance Learning takes place in students’ heads where it is invisible to others. This means that learning must be assessed through performance: what students can  do  with their learning. Assessing students’ performance can involve assessments that are formal or informal, high- or low-stakes, anonymous or public, individual or collective. Here we provide suggestions and strategies for assessing student learning and performance as well as ways to clarify your expectations and performance criteria to students. Creating assignments Creating ex...