EDPRAC 621B May 2011

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

Whakatauki: Whakatepea te ko, kia kotahi We are in this together

EDPRAC 621 Conceptualising Practice Seven week practicum in two parts (A is 3 weeks and B is 4 weeks) A focus on competent communication, Building and maintaining relationships Understanding the EC context Integrating theory, research and practice

EDPRAC 621 B 2 May - 27 May 2 May - 27 May four week practicum four week practicum first formally assessed practicum first formally assessed practicum full time students started January 2011 full time students started January 2011 three written reflections per week three written reflections per week working towards a professional goal working towards a professional goal triadic assessment triadic assessment

A diverse group All are graduates with a range of degrees All are graduates with a range of degrees Mature students with a wide range of life experiences Mature students with a wide range of life experiences Diverse cultural and language backgrounds Diverse cultural and language backgrounds A range of ECE experience A range of ECE experience Students may have completed EDPRAC 621 A in ‘home’ centre Students may have completed EDPRAC 621 A in ‘home’ centre Students encouraged to bring ‘who they 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 tey 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

Course Work Students are engaged in studies in: Early Years Curriculum Learning Theories The Arts Te Ao M ā ori Students are expected to make links between their course work and practicum experiences See Pgs 7-8 of handbook

Possible Outcomes Pass - learning achieved for all learning outcomes, if any LOs are not met the practicum result is a fail Pass - learning achieved for all learning outcomes, if any LOs are not met the practicum result is a fail Fail - not all LOs met Fail - not all LOs met Provisional pass (dependent on subsequent passing of language course or assessment) all LOs must be met (apart from concern about language). A provisional pass must be confirmed with Lynne Anderson Provisional pass (dependent on subsequent passing of language course or assessment) all LOs must be met (apart from concern about language). A provisional pass must be confirmed with Lynne Anderson

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

Role of Associate Teacher Discuss student responsibilities and participation/contributionsDiscuss student responsibilities and participation/contributions Induct student into centre’s policies and programmeInduct student into centre’s policies and programme Observe student’s teaching with reference to the learningObserve student’s teaching with reference to the learningoutcomes Provide support, encouragement and challengeProvide support, encouragement and challenge Provide regular, specific verbal and written feedbackProvide regular, specific verbal and written feedback Model and discuss own assessment, planning, teaching,Model and discuss own assessment, planning, teaching, evaluating and reflecting processes and practice Monitor student’s progress carefullyMonitor student’s progress carefully Discuss any concerns with student and university supervisorDiscuss any concerns with student and university supervisor as soon as they arise contribute to the triadic assessment processcontribute to the triadic assessment process complete weekly reports and final report. Return final report to practicum officecomplete weekly reports and final report. Return final report to practicum office See handbook (pp ) for student and US responsibilities

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 From the practicum office

Documentation Portfolio evidencing learning outcomes, including links to GTSs and ‘Fit to be a teacher Criteria’ Portfolio evidencing learning outcomes, including links to GTSs and ‘Fit to be a teacher Criteria’ Three reflections per week ( ed to US Three reflections per week ( ed to US and using a range of models. See handbook pp ) Appropriate permissions sought for observations and assessments Appropriate permissions sought for observations and assessments Ensure student is aware of centre’s cybersafety policy and expectations around use of photographs 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 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 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 Discuss verbally the written feedback Provide suggestions about issues in their practice that it might be useful for the student to write reflections on 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 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 Contact the university supervisor. They will support you as appropriate Feel free to contact me for support xtn or Feel free to contact me for support xtn or

If a student is struggling they will have received specific feedback about their practice and how they might improve the University Supervisor will be 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

Associate Teacher Symposium 2 July This is a fabulous professional learning opportunity designed especially for Associate Teachers. This is a fabulous professional learning opportunity designed especially for Associate Teachers. Lorraine Sands form Greerton CoI is the keynote speaker and a wide range of Lorraine Sands form Greerton CoI is the keynote speaker and a wide range of workshops and discussion forums will be available Only $20 for the day Only $20 for the day Register now: Register now: teachers-symposium teachers-symposium

Support for Associate Teachers Web Site Web Site Associate Teacher Handbook and meetings Associate Teacher Handbook and meetings Practicum handbooks Practicum handbooks University Supervisor University Supervisor AT liaison AT liaison Practicum Coordinator Practicum Coordinator Triadic DVD Triadic DVD Combined Associate Teacher Symposium Combined Associate Teacher Symposium (2 July 2011 at Faculty of Education)