Course Information

Course Name: Teaching and School Practice
Course Code: EDT5301
Programme: Bachelor of Education with Honours in Mathematics and Physics

Academic Year: 2024–2025
Course Lecturer: 
Credits: 30
Level/Semester: Year III, Trimestre III
Delivery Mode: School-based teaching practice, classroom instruction, supervised teaching, mentoring sessions, classroom observations, reflective journals, and Moodle support.

Welcome Message

Welcome to Teaching and School Practice.

This course provides student teachers with the opportunity to apply the pedagogical knowledge, subject content, and professional skills acquired throughout their programme in authentic classroom settings. Through supervised teaching practice, students gain practical experience, enhance their instructional competence, and prepare for professional careers as secondary school teachers of Mathematics and Physics.

Course Overview

The Teaching and School Practice course is a supervised professional field experience designed to bridge theory and practice. Students are placed in approved secondary schools where they participate fully in teaching, lesson planning, learner assessment, classroom management, school administration, and co-curricular activities.

The course emphasizes learner-centered pedagogy, competency-based teaching, effective communication, classroom management, professional ethics, reflective practice, and the integration of educational technology into Mathematics and Physics instruction.

Throughout the teaching practice period, students receive guidance from university supervisors and mentor teachers, who evaluate their professional growth and teaching effectiveness.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Apply pedagogical theories in real classroom situations.
• Prepare effective lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Deliver learner-centered Mathematics and Physics lessons.
• Manage classrooms professionally and effectively.
• Assess learners using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Integrate ICT and educational technology into classroom teaching.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and leadership.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice for continuous improvement.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Plan and deliver effective Mathematics and Physics lessons.
• Demonstrate competence in classroom management.
• Apply appropriate teaching and assessment strategies.
• Integrate educational technology into teaching.
• Communicate effectively with learners, colleagues, and school administrators.
• Demonstrate professional ethics and responsibility.
• Evaluate learner performance using appropriate assessment methods.
• Reflect on teaching experiences to improve instructional practice.

Learning Resources

• Teaching Practice Handbook
• National Curriculum Framework
• Mathematics and Physics syllabi
• Teacher's guides
• Lesson plan templates
• Laboratory equipment and teaching aids
• Educational technology tools
• Moodle learning materials
• Mentor and supervisor reports
• Professional teaching standards

Learning Activities

• Classroom observations
• Lesson planning
• Supervised classroom teaching
• Laboratory demonstrations
• Learner assessment
• School administrative activities
• Co-curricular participation
• Reflective journal writing
• Mentor consultations
• University supervision visits

Assessment Methods

• Teaching Portfolio and Lesson Plans: 20 Marks
• Continuous School-Based Assessment: 20 Marks
• Teaching Practice Supervision: 30 Marks
• Final Teaching Practice Evaluation: 30 Marks

Course Duration

15 Weeks