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MEETING WITH HEADS OF PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS. THE BEGINNING OF A NEW DAWN. GUIDING QUESTIONS . WHY ARE YOU HERE? WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO? WHAT IS EXPECTED OF INTERNS? WHAT IS EXPECTED OF MENTORS? WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOUR SCHOOLS?. RATIONALE .
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MEETING WITH HEADS OF PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW DAWN
GUIDING QUESTIONS • WHY ARE YOU HERE? • WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO? • WHAT IS EXPECTED OF INTERNS? • WHAT IS EXPECTED OF MENTORS? • WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOUR SCHOOLS?
RATIONALE • There is disconnection (gap) between theory as taught in teacher education institutions and the practice on the field; • Teacher education does not seem to influence the ‘native theories’ of pre-service teachers; • The quality of the teaching corps depends on the effectiveness of teacher education programmes in place.
THE DESIRED REFORM IN EDUCATION REQUIRES A SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AT ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION
THE NEW DAWN • Linking professional development to the life & culture of schools; • Establish formal collaboration between university and schools; • Use the cognitive apprenticeship model; • School teacher as legitimate participant in professional development of the intern; • Action research as indispensable tool for professional development of teachers; • Teacher as reflective decision maker
PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY 1 UNI-DIRECTIONAL SCHOOL INTERACTIVE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY 2
Restricted to classroom Time frame is 6 weeks Access to school is ad hoc University-based (95%) Supervision solely by university Supervision is evaluative Covers all aspects of school life Time frame is one year Access thru` partnership University-based (75%) Joint supervision by university and school Emphasis on helping role Involves mentoring, writing philosophy, building portfolios, reflective practice, action research TEACHING PRACTICE & STUDENT INTERNSHIP
GOALS OF THE SIP • Establish a reciprocal, collaborative & developing relationships with schools; • Foster the development of a professional learning community; • Facilitate school improvement through development of teacher mentors; • Provide holistic experience to student T; • Enable mentees to deal with the different experiences at the university & schools.
OBJECTIVES OF THE SIP • Apply and practise principles of T/L in school context; • Develop practical understanding of major roles of the teacher and skills required; • Broaden understanding and appreciation of the realities of working in a school; • Develop understanding of children and pupils; and skills in professional decision-making.
COMPONENTS OF THE SIP • SCHOOL ACTIVITIES- including co-curricular activities, staff meetings, etc.; • TEACHING PORTFOLIO • TEACHING PHILOSOPHY • REFLECTIVE PRACTICE • ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT
BENEFITS OF SIP TO SCHOOLS • Opportunity to collaborate with UEW in teacher preparation; • Benefit from new ideas, special skills, initiatives and expertise of interns; • Share experiences with interns; • Identify outstanding interns for recruitment; • Provides professional training for mentors; • Develop a network of contacts with teachers and lecturers-learning community
GUIDELINES FOR HEADS • Nominate mentors for interns in your schs; • Organise induction course for interns; • Make school policies available to interns; • Ensure interns do not take over completely the classes taught by their mentors; • Coordinate the activities of mentors; • Pay occasional visits to intern’s class; • Collect reports from all mentors & prepare annual report for the university.
