EDPRAC 202 MayJune 2011 Introductions Bridgit Williams Debora

EDPRAC 202 May-June 2011

Introductions Bridgit Williams Debora Lee Student Liaison Laurice Joicey Practicum Co-ordinator Practicum Administrator Contact details in Practicum handbooks Barbara Watson AT Liaison

Whakatauki: No to rourou, naku to rourou, ka ora te iwi With your basket and my basket, we will have enough

EDPRAC 202 Early Childhood Practicum 2 • Five week practicum in two parts This practicum has a specific focus on: • own teaching in relation to contextual factors • effective communication & relationships with children, colleagues, families & whanau • pedagogical practice to optimise learning, informed by theory and research • the behaviours and dispositions expected of a professional teacher

EDPRAC 202 16 May-17 June • • • five week practicum Students in Year 2 of the 3 year B. Ed. full time students started February 2010 two written reflections per week working towards a professional goal triadic assessment

A diverse group EDPRAC 202 students: n come from a diverse range ofcultural and language backgrounds n have a range of ECE experience n bring a range of prior knowledge Students encouraged to bring ‘who they are’ to the practicum

Preparation • Students are well briefed on the expectations of practicum and should be clear about these • Student are expected to be familiar with the handbook and have completed the required tasks (preparing a profile, developing a professional goal) • The students have access to a wide range of support mechanisms • As adult learners they are expected to take responsibility for their own learning

AT Preparation • Read the practicum handbook and be familiar with the practicum expectations • Have available relevant resources (key policies, centre philosophy etc. ) • Plan time to get to know the student • Consider sharing key information about yourself • Remember to contact Barbara or Debora if you need clarification or support

Coursework n Students do not have specific tasks (except for reflections and evidencing their goal and learning outcomes) to complete while on practicum n It is expected that they will be implementing learning from their coursework into practice

Course Work Students have been engaged in studies in: • Assessment for Learning & Teaching • Infant & Toddler Pedagogies • Languages & Literacies Students are expected to make links between their course work and practicum experiences

Role of Associate Teacher Provide opportunities for students to: • refine practical experience by engaging with children, teachers and families • construct new learning, knowledge and understanding • try out ideas and theories to test and modify them in practice • work towards an agreed professional goal

Role of Associate Teacher • • • Discuss student responsibilities and participation/contributions Induct student into centre’s policies and programme Observe student’s teaching with reference to the learning outcomes Provide support, encouragement and challenge Provide regular, specific verbal and written feedback Model and discuss own assessment, planning, teaching, evaluating and reflecting processes and practice Monitor student’s progress carefully Discuss any concerns with student and university supervisor as soon as they arise Contribute to the triadic assessment process Complete weekly reports and final report. Return final report to practicum office See handbook (pp. 8 -10) for student and US responsibilities (p. 13)

The triadic relationship The relationship between the student, the Associate Teacher and the University Supervisor is designed to facilitate the student successfully completing practicum. Clear and open communication between all parties will ensure the optimum learning environment for the student A DVD on the triadic process is available on request

Assessment of Practicum • At the triadic meeting all parties will discuss wheher or not the student has met all of the Learning Outcomes. They then agree on the result of the practicum. • Pass - learning achieved for all learning outcomes. If any LOs are not met the practicum result is a fail • Fail - not all LOs met If this is the case, the student will be offered extra support (more time on practicum, extra help with reflective writing etc) as appropriate

Documentation • Portfolio evidencing learning outcomes, including links to GTSs and ‘Fit to be a teacher Criteria’ • Two reflections per week (e-mailed to US and using Smyths model. See handbook pp. 9 -10) • Appropriate permissions sought for observations and assessments • Ensure student is aware of centre’s cybersafety policy and expectations around use of photographs

Feedback • Give constructive feedback both verbally and in weekly written report • Be specific about what the student is doing well and suggest next steps for them to consider in the ‘future directions’ section of report • Discuss verbally the written feedback • Provide suggestions about issues in their practice that it might be useful for the student to write reflections on

If you have concerns • Address them to the student teacher in the first instance and as soon as possible both verbally and in writing • Contact the university supervisor. They will support you as appropriate • Feel free to contact me for support. 623 8899 xtn 48225 or bs. watson @auckland. ac. nz

If a student is struggling • they should have received specific feedback about their practice and how they might improve • the University Supervisor should have been made aware of the issue • the weekly and final reports will refer to the concerns • an extended practicum may be negotiated in order for them to successfully meet the learning outcomes

n n n Associate Teacher Symposium 2 July This is a fabulous professional learning opportunity designed especially for Associate Teachers. Lorraine Sands form Greerton Co. I is the keynote speaker and a wide range of workshops and discussion forums will be available Only $20 for the day Register now: http: //www. education. auckland. ac. nz/uoa/associ ate-teachers-symposium

Support for Associate Teachers • • Web Site Associate Teacher Handbook and meetings Practicum handbooks University Supervisor AT liaison (bs. watson@auckland. ac. nz) Practicum Coordinator (d. lee@auckland. ac. nz) Triadic DVD Combined Associate Teacher Symposium (2 July 2011 at Faculty of Education)