Course - Teacher Education: Practical Teacher Training 3 - PPU4613
Teacher Education: Practical Teacher Training 3
About
About the course
Course content
The course is part of the professional education courses in the 5-year-integrated master study programmes for teacher education, and is one of four practical teacher training courses within the programme. It makes up 37 of the total 100 days of practical teacher training of the whole degree. The field of practical training is considered an important arena for learning and it emphasizes connections between theory and experience. All practice training is compulsary. If a student teacher gets ill or is absent due to unforeseen reasons, both the school and NTNU must immediately be informed about this.
All practical training is supervised and mentored and takes place in authentic professional classroom contexts. As part of their practical training within the study programme, student teachers will carry out their teaching practicum both in lower and upper secondary school, for grades 8-10 and grades 11-13, respectively. Student teachers with an academic background from common core subjects will do their teaching practicum in both vocational and general secondary school programmes.
During Practical teacher training 3, the student will teach his or her two subjects and - through cooperation and guidance from a mentor - get an impression of a teacher's day at work. The focus will be on mastery in the classroom, understanding the teacher's roles, and reflection of the student's own development during the practical teacher training. The described learning outcomes are the same for all students, but the emphasis will vary according to the context of the practical training. Practical teacher training 3 presupposes and requires approved earlier practical teacher training-courses.
Learning outcome
The student
- is able to observe, analyse, and reflect on a variety of prerequisites for student learning
- is able to, with guidance, evaluate and reflect on student learning
- is able to practice effective classroom leadership
- has knowledge about cooperation between the school and the home as a basis for a pupil's academic and social development
- is able to cooperate with others in planning and implementing lectures
- is able to use the curricula, textbooks, digital utilities, and equipment available to plan and implement the teaching
- is able to, with guidance, plan and implement varied and differentiated teaching methods in an inclusive learning community
- is able to critically evaluate his or her own practice, as well as other students' practice, with references to theory and research
- is able to further develop his or her own professional practice
Learning methods and activities
Practice Teaching Training 3 consists of an integrated teaching practice that will be completed individually or in pairs. During the course the student will conduct lecturing in each of their two subjects. To achieve the aim of the course, students must interact between their practical experiences and theoretical perspectives, and must reflect on both.
In addition to practical training carried out in lower- and upper secondary schools, the course also contains a campus-related perspective on practicum, where the learning activities will contribute to students' overall understanding. In this part of the course, the relation between school and campus will be in focus. Learning methods and activities in the course as a whole consist of cross-curricular theme days, plenary lectures and practicum-related teaching.
Compulsory assignments
- 75% compulsory participation in teaching periods at Campus
- My Teacher identity
- Self reeport
- Practice supervision
Further on evaluation
The final assessment in the course is a holistic evaluation of the teaching practice in relation to the learning objectives, which includes the associated practice reports and follow‑up. A "Pass" in the course requires approval of all mandatory activities, as well as submission and approval of the required coursework and the practice card, in addition to approved reports. If a student is at risk of receiving a "Fail", the student must receive written notification with information about this. The notification must be sent no later than three weeks before the end of the practice period. If, at the end of the practice period, the student demonstrates actions or behaviour that clearly provide no basis for passing the practice, the student may still receive a "Fail", even if prior warning has not been given.
Students who experience challenges during practice may be offered an extended practice period if there is insufficient basis for assessment, even when all mandatory activities have been approved. If students fail to attend the extended practice or break contact, this will normally result in the student not receiving a final assessment in the course.
If the practice is finally assessed as "Fail", the student is entitled to only one additional practice period. In a new practice period, the student may be required to complete the mandatory activities related to practice again. Individual assessments will be made regarding the scope of the new practice period. For more information about assessment in the course, contact the course coordinator.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geography with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLGEOG)
History with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLHIST)
Language Studies with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSPRÅK)
Natural Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLREAL)
Physical Education and Sport with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLKIDR)
Social Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLSAM)
Required previous knowledge
All previous exams according to the study plan must be passed. Required prerequisite knowledge must be fulfilled in order to start the course.
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Practical teacher training