Postgraduate Diploma in Education December 2016 Intake Programme

Postgraduate Diploma in Education December 2016 Intake Programme & Content Upgrading Briefing www. facebook. com/niepgde

Whilst waiting, please download • Programme Matters handout • Content upgrading handout • Student personal admin handout You may also wish to have the programme e -handbook on hand (description of the programme components are on pp. 15 -18)

Assoc Prof Eddy Chong Assistant Dean, PGDE

Briefing Overview 1. Understanding the PGDE Programme 2. As a student teacher at NIE, NTU o Orientation and content upgrading o Other student personal admin 3. As an MOE education officer 4. Discover the teacher lens

PROGRAMME MATTERS

Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way

The World You Are Entering as Teachers

Managing the New Normal

Que sera? “WHATEVER WILL BE…” but this cannot be with teacher education!

Our Approach F ully committed to education U nderstands and can empathise with the learner T echnologically-savvy in teaching U nderstands the teaching and learning processes against contextual considerations R eflective practitioner E nthusiastic as a life-long learner R esilient in the face of changes, challenges and setbacks E thical in practice A utonomous and civic-minded thinker D ares to take calculated risk, whether in well- or untrodden educational terrains Y oung at heart even as wisdom accrues

Pedagogical Ed Studies (ES) Pedag Practices (PP) Curriculum Studies (CS) Assessing CCE TSR Tech Ed Psy SC SK(Pri) KS(JC) CU(as required) AS(PE) LEADS TML Mindset/ Attitude F U T U R E A D Y Meranti GESL Teacher Identity PPI Sg. K

To find out more, please visit: http: //www. nie. edu. sg/about-nie/teacher-education-21 or Refer to your Teachers’ Compass Ceremony package

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AS NIE STUDENT TEACHER AT NTU

Orientation December 2016 Ø 6 Dec: exemption tests (6 -7 Dec: submission of transcripts) Ø 7 Dec: GESL teambonding (compulsory) Check http: //portal. nie. edu. sg for grouping info Ø 8 Dec: TL CU begins Ø 9 Dec: collection of Student Card Early January 2017 Ø 5 Jan: course briefings and talks Ø 6 Jan: NIE Welcome Ceremony

Academic Calendar (AY 2016 -2017) SEMESTER 1 § Term week: 05 Dec 16 – 02 Jun 17 09 Jan – 03 Feb 17 (Content Upgrading + Selected ES courses) 27 Mar – 21 Apr 17 (Teaching Assistantship) § Recess: 24 Dec 16 – 01 Jan 17 § Orientation II: 5 -6 Jan 17 § Vacation: 03 Jun – 06 Aug 17 SEMESTER 2 § Term week: 07 Aug – 1 Dec 17 § Recess: 30 Sep – 08 Oct 17 § Vacation: 02 Dec – 31 Dec 17 SEMESTER 1 (3 rd semester) § Term week: 01 Jan – 07 Mar 17 (Teaching Practice) Academic calendar is available via the NIE Portal: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/Content. Details? param. M ain. Tab=127&param. Nodes=426

First Semester • Personalised timetable available from 5 Jan 2017 – 2 sets: CU and post-CU • Orientation II schedule on the Portal by 9 Dec 2016 • CU timetable (for Jan classes) will be on the Portal by 5 Jan • Verification of contact details in Student Portal – Please check “Announcements” regularly • Course verification (30 Jan – 3 Feb 2017)

Personalised Timetable Course code Your tutorial group for this course Tutor/Lecturer/Instructor Venue. Block 2, Level 2, Room 10 Dates that this tutorial takes place

Timeline for courses NIE m o r f t table uncemen e m i T o l Ann Porta Content Upgrading table Pe e d Tim e s i l a rson ES CS & LEADS SK (Pri) GESL Sg. K Teaching Assistantship Teaching Practice Semester 1 (Dec – May) 9 Jan – 3 Feb 27 Mar 21 Apr Semester 2 (Aug – Nov) Semester 3 (Jan – Mar)

Schedule of NIE Day during TA Sec/JC Timing 0830 -1130 1230 -1430 Course Pedagogical Practices 1430 -1630 CS 1 SEC Chem, CL, CPA, E Lit, ML, Math, Music, Physics, SS, TL JC GP CS 2 1630 -1830 SEC Chem, C Lit, EBS, EL (CS 2), E Lit, M Lit, Math, Physics, SS, T Lit Combined class (CS 1 & 2) SEC: Bio, Geog, History, EL (CS 1+CS 2) Pri Timing 0830 -1030 -1230 Course CS 1 CL (Grp 1), CL CCE (Grp 2), TL, Music, EL (3 grps) CS 2 CL (Grp 2), CL CCE (Grp 1), TL CCE, Math, Science, Social Studies 1330 -1630 Pedagogical Practices 1630 -1830 CS 1 PRI EL (3 grps), Art As at 2 Dec 2016

Assignments § Courses such as CS, SK and ES courses may have more assignments as compared to courses that have a Final Examination. § Efforts have been made by the Programme Office and Academic Groups to reduce the bunching of assignment deadlines. § Importance of Time Management and Planning for your assignments.

Special Note: § Teacher Preparation Enhancement Programme (TPEP): 16 – 17 Nov 2017: MOE Pre-Service Engagement 20 – 24 Nov 2017: Counselling course/Total Curriculum/ Dialogue with Minister/Talks/Visit Week of 27 Nov 2017: TBC § Final Teaching Practicum (TP) Your TP school may require you to attend meetings prior to start of term § Beginning Teachers’ Orientation Programme (BTOP): 8 – 9 Mar 2018 (NIE) 19 Mar 2018 (MOE) § Attendance is COMPULSORY for TPEP and BTOP § Selection for Practicum Book Prize winners will take place after TP in Apr/May 2017

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YOU are an NTU student NIE is an institute of NTU since 1991 NTU’s ranking (QS ranking 2016) § § 3 rd in Asia 13 th in the world 1 st in the world’s top universities under 50 years old 10 th in the world’s top universities for education NTU Matriculation Card § Loaning privileges at NTU library § Usage of facilities at NTU Sports & Recreation Centre (beside Hall 6, along bus 179 route) § Enjoy perks from more than 20 merchants (http: //su. ntu. edu. sg/ntuperks/) § Subsidised consultation fees at the NTU Medical Centre (University Health Service Building) at $3 per visit § Discount at NTU Chinese Medicine Clinic (lobby of School of Biological Sciences)

Facilities and Events at NTU F&B outlets at North Spine (access via the NIE-NTU bridge) § § § § +39 Gelato Village Dunkin' Donuts Each-A-Cup KFC Mc. Donald's Mia Pizza & Pasta Express The Sandwich Guys Paik's Bibim § § § § Peach Garden Chinese Restaurant Pizza Hut Express Starbucks Coffee Subway The Soup Spoon Union Udon Noodle Bar Wheeliz Gourmet Prime Supermart Events and Happenings at NTU § § http: //www. ntu. edu. sg/events/Pages/default. aspx https: //www. facebook. com/hascommercialleasing

AS MOE EDUCATION OFFICERS

Special Note • Please activate your MOE i. CON email account Please check your i. CON email regularly for important emails from MOE • Dress code and conduct

Leave Applications for leave must be made on the appropriate leave application forms which can be obtained from the NIE Portal under ‘Student Services’. Applications for leave of absence must be submitted to MOE through NIE at least seven days in advance. A drop box for leave applications is located at the NIE Student Services Centre (NIE Student Hub, Level 1). Types of Leave • Urgent Private Affairs (UPA) • Pro-family • Special activities • Maternity • Medical Details of Leave Application: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/C ontent. Details? param. Main. Tab=245&param. Nodes=442 Leave enquiries: nieadmtp@nie. edu. sg

Queries on Employment Matters (e. g. salary) Please email moe_hscd_hrc_hub@moe. gov. sg or moe_eec_ttm@moe. gov. sg

For Programme Enquiries Email us at: pgdepri@nie. edu. sg or pgdesec@nie. edu. sg Visit us at: • Office of Teacher Education Block 2, Level 3, Room 112 G (Turn right after you exit the main lift lobby) For academic advising, email: Ast Dean/PGDE at eddy. chong@nie. edu. sg

USEFUL URLs

NIE Portal: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/ Orientation Schedule, Programme Briefing slides, Course Briefing slides: http: //videoweb. nie. edu. sg/e-orientation/coursechoice. html NIE Academic Calendar: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/Content. Details? param. Main. Tab=127&para m. Nodes=426 Portal Announcements (log in required): http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/Workspace? param. Main. Tab=w 2 a PGDE Programme Handbook: http: //www. nie. edu. sg/docs/default-source/otedocuments/pgde_docs/pgde-handbook-december-2016_141016. pdf? sfvrsn=2 General Information: http: //www. nie. edu. sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/generalinformation-july-2016 -as-at-22 -june-20165 e 0005 ffdeb 0605693 ab 4 b 926594 da 28. pdf? sfvrsn=0 Examinations and Results: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/Content. Details? param. Main. Tab=127&para m. Nodes=450

Blackboard (log in required): https: //lonline. nie. edu. sg/webapps/login/? action=relogin Examination Matters: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/Content. Details? param. Main. Tab=127&para m. Nodes=450 Leave Application: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/Content. Details? param. Main. Tab=245&para m. Nodes=442 Submission of Medical Certificate: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/Content. Details? param. Main. Tab=245&para m. Nodes=444 NIE Passport: http: //portal. nie. edu. sg/portal/page/portal/Teacher. Portal/Content. Details? param. Main. Tab=6&param. N odes=529

Discover the Teacher Lens

PGDE Trail • Download and install “Trailshuttle” app from Apple or Play Store • Log in with the User ID and Password that you will be given on Wed. • Whilst embarking on the GESL teambonding activities and a mobile trail using an i. Pad loaned to your team, some of you can also use this app on your own mobile devices.

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