Take school practice seriously
Jul 01, 2007
SOME universities have sent their students to schools for this academic year’s school practice, formerly called ‘teaching practice’. There are two objectives of school practice.
TEACHER'S DESK
Lillian Nyanzi
SOME universities have sent their students to schools for this academic year’s school practice, formerly called ‘teaching practice’. There are two objectives of school practice.
First, it is an examination. One is examined and awarded marks for all the activities he or she participated in during the school practice period. Marks are awarded not only for teaching in class but also for participating in co-curricular activities and one’s involvement in school life. It is therefore important for student teachers to realise the importance of everything they do at a school and to participate actively.
Secondary, it is a training for student teachers. During this time, learn to be a good practising teacher. Here is how:
A teacher in the making should make good, neat and comprehensive schemes of work for all the subjects he or she is to teach.
He or she should prepare adequate content and plan activities for both teacher and student in each lesson plan.
Have a record of topics to cover during lessons.
Prepare exercises for students, mark, correct the work and record the scores of each student.
Learn to make visual aids. Visual aids should explain the content in a practical way. They should be simple and attractive to students.
Learn to adapt to the behaviour of students in the class. Control your temper. Do not lose it in front of students.
Learn how to relate with school administrators and fellow teachers. Respect and obedience to authority are key in dealing with the administration, while simplicity and friendliness can help you to relate well with other teachers.
Learn the acceptable dress code in a school. For example, short dresses and skirts and trousers are not acceptable for ladies, while shorts are not encouraged for the gentlemen.
comments made by the supervisors should guide you and mould you into a practising teacher.
One of Uganda’s great educationalists, the late Eliezer Bawuuba, said: “The best lessons ever taught by teachers are taught during school practice.â€
Have a great school practice.
Lillian Nyanzi
SOME universities have sent their students to schools for this academic year’s school practice, formerly called ‘teaching practice’. There are two objectives of school practice.
First, it is an examination. One is examined and awarded marks for all the activities he or she participated in during the school practice period. Marks are awarded not only for teaching in class but also for participating in co-curricular activities and one’s involvement in school life. It is therefore important for student teachers to realise the importance of everything they do at a school and to participate actively.
Secondary, it is a training for student teachers. During this time, learn to be a good practising teacher. Here is how:
One of Uganda’s great educationalists, the late Eliezer Bawuuba, said: “The best lessons ever taught by teachers are taught during school practice.â€
Have a great school practice.