Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

School Internships 3

School Internships 3
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8501
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Second semester
PR
Practicum
School internships
Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish

Teaching staff


Supervisors wil provide individual attention by appointment.

Student teachers' should address their tutor, who might in turn contact the Practicum Committee.

 

 EL MATERIAL DIDÀCTIC DE L'ASSIGNATURA ESTÁ DISPONIBLE EN EL MOODLE

Introduction

Teaching Practice III are practical mode of intervention independent students perform during the second semester of the fourth year (8th studies).

They have a load of 24 credits. Its purpose is observation and intervention in the classroom that will be linked to mention (physical education, special education, and English language and hearing).

According to the regulations of graduate studies in education, practices are held in public or subsidized accredited by degC or convention centers and private institutions PDE UIC and may include centers in Catalonia, outside Catalonia and abroad.

Traineeship year 2016-2017:

From 29 January to 4 May 2018  full time (morning and afternoon) according to the school's schedule.

Whenever required for some justifiable special reason, school placement III can take place from the 2nd of October till the 19th of January of 2018.

Pre-course requirements

Having passed the Teaching Practice I and II and the subjects have completed the corresponding statement.

Objectives

  • Observe the reality of classroom practice
  • Collect data to create new knowledge practice
  • Designing a proposed innovation in the classroom linked to mention
  • Develop a daily practice that covers relevant aspects of practice
  • Relating theory and practice
  • Designing and implementing an intervention in the classroom generalists
  • Assessing his speech in the classroom
  • Collect data to create new knowledge practice
  • Get organizing center (organization, plans developed and meetings)

 

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • CEM-09 - To acquire resources to favour the educational integration of students with additional needs.
  • CEM-11 - To value the importance of stability and consistency in the school environment, timetables and the state of mind of teachers as factors that contribute to the harmonious and comprehensive progress of students.
  • CEM-13 - To attend to the needs of the students and transmit confidence, calmness and affection to them.
  • CEM-65 - To regulate the processes of interaction and communication in the 0-3 and 3-6 age groups.
  • CEM-66 - To be familiar with how to collaborate with the different sectors in the educational community and the social setting.
  • CET-1 - Interpersonal responsibility: to be aware of professional performance and influence on students. To have the skills and knowledge to manage group processes and communication for good collaboration with and between students.
  • CET-2 - Pedagogical responsibility: to have the knowledge and teaching skills required to create a safe learning environment for both classes and groups, but also for individual students, in order that children can become responsible, independent adults.
  • CET-4 - Expertise in the subject taught and teaching methodologies: to have the required knowledge in the subject taught and to know which teaching methods should be applied to create a good learning environment where students can acquire the cultural baggage they need to live in society. and to do so in an up-to-date, professional and systematic manner.
  • CET-6 - Collaboration with the professional environment at the school: to have the knowledge and skills required to establish good relations with the people and institutions dedicated to child welfare or belonging to the school's professional environment.
  • CET-7 - To promote responsibility in terms of professional development: to analyse, reflect on and develop points of view about the profession and teaching skills, to know how to make these clear and how to bring them up to date.
  • CG-02 - To communicate clearly and correctly in the language of instruction (Catalan and Spanish), orally and in writing, in accordance with level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
  • CG-03 - To be able to communicate in English at level B1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
  • CG-05 - To be familiar with the elements that make up analytical thinking, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.
  • CG-06 - To be familiar with the elements that make up systemic thinking, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.
  • CG-07 - To be familiar with the elements that make up critical thinking, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.
  • CG-08 - To be familiar with the elements that make up reflective thinking, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.
  • CG-09 - To be familiar with the elements that make up creativity, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.
  • CG-10 - To be familiar with the elements that make up entrepreneurial spirit, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.
  • CG-11 - To be familiar with the elements that make up the quality-based approach, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.

Learning outcomes of the subject

  • Manage a group class effectively taking into account the diversity of students.
  • Plans and strategies and techniques adapted to the needs arising in the classroom context and the educational needs of students.
  • Identifies learning difficulties and design activities and adequate funding to solve them, adapting interventions to the needs of students and context.
  • Generate alternatives in innovative and original approach to situations.
  • It uses forms of organization, teaching aids and educational materials in accordance with the objectives and learning activities.
  • Cooperates with the computer center and the various stakeholders in the vision of the educational goals of the school.
  • Integrates information technology and communication in the teaching-learning in management education and professional development.
  • Communicates and properly expressed in the language of instruction in oral and written.
  • Explain the significance of the analysis of data collected in observational records and is able to deduce conclusions.
  • It is capable of expressing information using charts and graphs that clearly highlights the relevant information.
  • Is able to express relevant information based on their thoughts.
  • Coherently integrates different perspectives, sources, theoretical dimensions to analyze reality.
  • Designs, develops and evaluates a project that applies the concepts that allow to achieve the objectives.
  • Transmitted effectively, relevant lessons learned to adapt to the situation and consequently improve it.
  • Generalized with caution and critical from the observations.
  • It asks questions delving into reality, formulated their own judgments and assessments from the systematic reflection, thus showing a process of personal growth.
  • Participate constructively in discussions, contributing to building a rich and shared reflection, reconsidering the proposals and decisions and assessing its implications due to the new context factors.
  • Show a process of identifying and overcoming its own previous conceptions from reflection, which allows face situations own mental block.
  • Represents its reasoning in a complete and an organization that reflects the structure of his thought.
  • It argues that there are several ways to solve the problems and propose innovative solutions.
  • Transmitted to other new ideas generated and made understandable.
  • Maintains a progression in the development and deepening of their work, which is reflected in a personal involvement and depth.
  • Effectively integrates the fields interpersonal academicoprofessionals.Fa use of library resources and reflects the relevant literature

Syllabus

According to the curriculum:

  • Planning programs, projects and innovative educational processes and shared
  • Uncertainty management and decision making: integration of know-how to solve problems
  • Classroom management from the application of educational activities
  • Strategies applied to the school and its relationship to the theoretical framework
  • Intervention strategies in learning difficulties and disorders
  • Models of teaching practice and classroom management and assessment depending on the context
  • Teaching resources applied to education
  • Analysis and practical issues of organization and management center
  • Knowledge and description of global center
  • Coneixment the socio-emotional development of students
  • The observation as an instrument of record
  • Responsibility as a key element in the training and development of the teaching profession
  • The skills necessary to perform a professional contribution to the educational climate of their school
  • ICT as a tool for improving teaching and learning

Teaching and learning activities

In person



The methodology of practice include:

S: Seminars in college

PE: Placement center

ETI: Individual study and work

T: Individual tutorials

Before the placement:

Before the seminar from previous practices and coordination secretariat will deliver the documents that students must deliver the center before starting their internship. For this reason, once the student has the right documentation in hand, must call the center (see attached data to excel from office) to request an appointment for interview. In this interview, which should be before the start of the stay, the student will deliver the documentation center and will stay only two copies of the signed annexes (one for students and one for delivery tutor at the university the day before the seminar).

This includes documentation on:

3 copies of the attached placement agreement with the name of the central practices, data tutor / a college student and data and traineeship.
1 letter to the director / to the center, head teacher, coordinator or the person designated by the center.
1 on the evaluation sheet for the tutor center.
1 sheet with the base scenario.
During practices:

Students will:

Fulfill their internship period and time is included in the annexes of documents.
Notify the center and the university tutor in case of illness or absence that will justify.
Respect the rules in force at the center.
Ensure that the documentation delivered on the day of the interview (SCRIPT and data tutor / a UIC) has reached the tutor / to the center.
Reach an agreement with the tutor center to discuss the type of intervention linked to mention it will perform in the classroom (see indicative timetable practices).
Collect the following data the placement and send them by mail to your tutor / to university: COMPLETE COURSE NAME, EMAIL, PHONE FOR AVAILABILITY AND to locate him / her. Send this information to the first day of practice tutor / to university via email.
Contact the tutor / to university via email to notify you of any problems or questions.
Attend the 2nd seminar
Schedule distribution tasks guidance during the internship

FEBRUARY

Classroom observation made on the basis of the indications of the script and linked to mention to identify the distinctive features of the classroom and students should allow you to collect clues to plan the intervention.
Planning intervention agreement with the tutors and according to the script of practices.
Preparation Daily Weekly linking practices relevant aspects of practice theory learned.
Participate in classroom activities.
MARCH

Intervention in the classroom and evaluation of the intervention.
Preparation Daily Weekly linking practices relevant aspects of practice theory learned.
Participate in classroom activities.
APRIL

Complete the sections of the script have not yet been made.
Preparation Daily Weekly linking practices relevant aspects of practice theory learned.
Participate in classroom activities.
After the placement:

Attend the seminar subsequent transfer of information with the tutor / to university.
Deliver work practices on the established date. The work shall include the sealed envelope with the evaluation sheet the placement you must have delivered the last day of practice.
Attend tutoring individual work once corrected (date proposed by the tutor / to university).
(For legal regulations work practices can not be delivered to the student and is deposited for one year at university. Once corrected, and show yourself to tutor students / college has to deliver it secretary). Please send students to tutor also work in pdf format.

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



The evaluation of the course consists of several elements. Students must pass all the elements to pass the course. Interruption or withdrawal from the programme due to a lack of teaching and educational competencies will result in a grade of fail.

  • Seminars with the supervisor (compulsory attendance, participation). Active participation in seminars and workshops: 15%
  • Portfolio based on the guideliness included in the course programme: 50%
  • Mentor's assessment sheet (based on the students' attitudes and skills) along with the interview held between the supervisor and the mentor: 35%

The final mark will be entered in the second semester. However, student teachers will know their mark in the individual tutorial with their supervisor.

 

Portfolio extension: Maximum 40 pages, or 20 pages double-sided. 

Language: Catalan / Spanish (Guatemala or Seneca) / English (minor).

Initial seminar: 24th/25th of January, 2018

Seminar between training periods: 28th of February, 21th of March and the 25th of April, 2018 (of 12 to 13,30 there will be a workshop on "Workshop of tools of empleabilitat and Exchange of Work UIC.Compulsory" Barcelona for all the students).

Follow-up seminar: 7th/8th of May,2018.

Portfolio submission: 10th of May,2017.

Final marks available to the Practicum Committee and the TFG Coordinator: 16st of May, 2018

Individual tutorial and final mark: 16nd of May, 2018

Closure of records: 14th of June, 2018

 

PRACTICUM (First semester)

Practicum

Period

Seminar I

Seminars(II, III, IV)

during the practicum period

Seminar V

Portfolio Submission

Feedback

Grading system closed

PE III

2nd October till the 19th of January

27th of September

6th of November

4th of December

8th of January

24/25th of January

31th of January

15th  of February

14th of June

Students will be assessed on the basis of the scale below:

Excel·lent (9-10)
Notable (7 to 8.9)
Approvat(5-6.9)
Insuficient (3-4.9)
Deficient (0-2.9)
NC- No corregit.

Students whose portfolios do not meet basic quality standards regarding formal aspects will be given a 4 and  the chance to amend and resubmit their work on the specified date. Portfolios that are re-submitted in these circumstances will be submitted on the 26th of June and will be marked on a pass/fail basis, having the maximun grade a 5.

The students' final grade will be numerical. In order to pass the subject, students need to pass all of its components, including seminars and workshops, the actual school placement period, and the portfolio. Students will only be able to take re-assessment in the event that they fail to submit the portfolio on time or at the supervisor's request via NC (see scale above). The actual school placement period cannot be extended under any circumstances, for which reason re-assessment will only apply in the cases mentioned above. This also means that the portfolio cannot be amended in terms of content.

Awarding MHs (honours) involves a special mention for excellence regarding level of achievement, content, formal aspects and assessment practices as a whole (workshops submitted work, tutor evaluation sheet). MH can only be proposed by university supervisors.

MHs cannot be entered directly on the students' records. Supervisors who wish to award an MH to a student will need to make a formal proposal to the Practicum Committee, because the number of MH that can be awarded is limited. 

 

Bibliography and resources

Students can use the notes of the subjects that will be referenced at the end of work in addition to the literature of the subjects own mention.

For reference books, articles and other documents consulted should use APA standards.

In webgrafía must state the date of the consultation document.

FUERTES, M.T. (2011). La observación de las prácticas educativas como elemento de evaluación y de mejora de la calidad en la formación inicial y continua del profesorado. Revista de Docenci Universitaria vol9, nº 3. A: http://red-u.net/redu/files/journals/1/articles/248/public/248-647-1-PB.pdf