Faculty of Education and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Education (Hon)
(PTB 4016)
TEACHING
PRACTICUM
HANDBOOK
University Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK)
Sabah Regional Centre,
Ground Floor, Wisma Prudential,
88300 KOTA KINABALU.
TABLE OF CONTENTPage
1.0 OVERVIEW OF PRACTICAL TRAINING 5
1.1Introduction 5
1.2Teaching Practicum5
1.3Objectives of Teaching Practicum5
1.4Registration for Teaching Practicum6
1.5Guidelines and Procedures9
1.6Duration of Teaching Practicum10
1.7Attachment Arrangement11
1.8Attachment Confirmation11
1.9Role of Academic Supervisor11
1.10Role of School Mentor12
1.11Responsibilities of Students12
1.12Report Duty at the Training Centre13
1.13Change of Training Centre14
1.14Ethical Conduct During Training14
1.15Log Book15
1.16Portfolio16
1.17Assessment16
1.18Letter of Verifying the Completion of Training17
1.19Insurance17
1.20Expenses17
1.21Important Contact Address17
- REPORT WRITING GUIDELINES 18
2.1Purpose18
2.2General18
2.2.1Margin18
2.2.2Page Numbering 18
2.2.3Sub - topics19
2.2.4Typing 19
2.2.5Ink19
2.2.6Maximum Length of Report19
2.3Order of Content20
2.3.1Title Page21
2.3.2Declaration Page21
2.3.3Dedication Page21
2.3.4Acknowledgement Page21
2.3.5Table of Content21
2.3.6List of Tables22
2.3.7List of Figures22
2.3.8List of Appendices22
2.3.9Abstract Page22
2.3.10Text22
2.3.11Supplement24
2.3.12Tables25
2.3.13Figures25
2.3.14Primary School Report Writing26
2.3.15Conclusion26
APPENDICES
A Sample of Confirmation Letter for Completion27
BSample of the Cover Page 28
C Sample of Title Page29
D Sample of the Declaration Page 30
E Sample of the Dedication Page31
FSample of the Acknowledgement Page32
G Format of List of Tables33
H Format of List of Figures 34
I Format of Introduction to a Chapter 35
JFormat of Contents in a Chapter 36
KOverall Content of the Report- A Guideline37
LGuidelines for School Observation (ROS)38
MMentor Assessment Form39
NSupervisor Assessment Form42
OPortfolio45
PCurriculum Vitae – Format Sample46
QLog Book – Format Sample47
RDaily Lesson Notes – Format Sample48
SGeneral Procedures – Teaching Practicum49
TTeaching Practicum Registration Form51
1.OVERALL OF TEACHING PRACTICUM.
1.1INTRODUCTION
The Bachelor of Education (Hon) program is aimed at preparing students to meet the demands and challenges of the teaching profession for both public and private educational institutions. Thus, the program provides an excellent opportunity for non-graduate teachers, school-leavers, and those interested in entering the teaching profession to be better equipped with a more solid command of the professional subject knowledge and skills required of an educator.
The program’s courses are structured so as to improve and enhance learners’ pedagogical abilities and teaching skills besides providing the necessary Malaysian schools’ subjects’ content knowledge. Graduates of the program will have an understanding of the history, philosophy, systems, practices and challenges of educational development. The program will enable scholars to master competencies, curriculum planning, aspects of an educational institution management, and development of the profession.
1.2TEACHING PRACTICUM
Teaching Practicum is an important component in the Bachelor of Education (Hon) program. It provides opportunities for students to apply and to reflect on educational theories, skills, professional values and put theories into practices in actual situation in and outside the classroom as well as to come up with new teaching and learning theories. Important components in the Teaching Practicum:
1.2.1Observation, orientation and teaching preparation in primary school.
1.2.2Observation, orientation and teaching preparation in secondary school.
1.2.3Actual teaching and other involvements in and outside the classroom.
1.2.4 Teaching Practicum Report Writing
1.3THE OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING PRACTICUM
The objectives of the teaching practicum are as follows:
1.3.1Prepare students physically, mentally and emotionally for the rigors of work as a teacher in school
1.3.2 Develop student’s individual maturity, self-awareness, self-confidence asa
teacher through constructions of portfolio, self reflection and evaluation.
1.3.3Familiarize students with some structured practical experience of the teaching and learning activities inside and outside the classroom.
1.3.4Enable students to exercise and acquire effective interpersonal, communication and facilitating skills in school.
1.3.5Enable students to put into practice their academic knowledge and skills acquired and being able to identify and solve teaching and learning complications in school.
1.3.6To inculcate positive values, maintain high moral standards and to internalized and implement the teaching professional ethic.
1.3.7Master the different strategies, planning and implementation of curricular and co-curricular activities.
1.3.8Maximum the usage of different resources available for the implementation of teaching and learning.
1.4REGISTRATION FOR TEACHING PRACTICUM
Before the students are eligible to undergo teaching or counseling practicum, they must complete the following courses.
1.4.1The basic courses set by the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences as follows:
Semester / Course Code / Title / Credit Hour / Entry LevelMEL 1 / MEL 2 / MEL 3
1 / ULB1143 / Business Communication I / 3
UGB2013 / Critical Thinking / 3
SIB0014 / Fundamentals of IT / 4 / Exempted
UGB1013 / Interpersonal and Communication Skills / 3 / Exempted
UGB0014 / Basic Skills for Knowledge Worker / 4 / Exempted / Exempted
Total Credit Hours / 17
2 / ULB1153 / Business Communication II / 3
PFB1004 / Foundation in Education / 4 / Exempted
PFB1014 / Philosophy,History & Policy of Education / 4
Co-Curriculum I / 1 / Exempted / Exempted
Total Credit Hours / 12
3 / PSB1014 / Management & Leadership in Education / 4
PSB1004 / Sociology in Education / 4
PDB1004 / Curriculum Development / 4
MPW2143/53 / Pengajian Islam / Moral / 3
PGB2004 / Pedagogy in Education / 4
Total Credit Hours / 19
4 / PIB3004 / Innovations,Creativity & Talents / 4
PSB2004 / Statistics in Education / 4
PVB2004 / Testing & Evaluation in Education (Pre-requisite :PFB1004,PDB1004 & PGB2004) / 4 / Exempted
PCB2004 / Counseling in Education / 4
Total Credit Hours / 16
5 / PPB2014 / Cognitive Sciences,Psychology & Other Related Sciences in Education / 4
PSB2014 / Research Methods in Education (Pre-requisite :PSB2004) / 4
Major Course 1 / 3 or 4
Total Credit Hours / 11 or 12
6 / Major Course 2 / 3 or 4
Major Course 3 / 3 or 4
Major Course 4 / 3 or 4
Major Course 5 / 4
Major Course 6 / 4
Total Credit Hours / 17 or 20
7 / Major Course 7 / 4
Major Course 8 / 4
Elective Course 1 / 4 / Exempted / Exempted
MPW2133 / Pengajian Malaysia / 3
Total Credit Hours / 15
8 / Co-Curriculum II / 1
Elective Course 2 / 4 / Exempted / Exempted
MPW2113 / Bahasa Kebangsaan / 3
Total Credit Hours / 8
9 / * PTB4016/ PCB4016 / Teaching Practicum / Counseling Practicum / 6
Total Credit Hours / 6
10 / Elective Course 3 / 4 / Exempted / Exempted
PPB4013/ PCB4013 / Seminar in Education / Seminar in Education (Counseling) (Pre-requisite : PPB4006/PCB4016) / 3
UGB3013 / Grooming / 0
Total Credit Hours / 7
Maximum Transferable Credit Hours / 21 / 20
TOTAL CREDIT (Including LAN Courses; 9 Credit Hours) / 128 / 132 / 128 / 132 / 102+9/115+9 / 99+9/103+9
1.4.2The students are reminded that they should have registered the above courses
according to the sequence as in the program structure.
1.4.3The students must also have completed their major courses as required:
List of Major Courses for Bachelor of Education (Hon)Major : Commerce
PPB3014 / Financial Accounting / 4
PPB3024 / Managerial Accounting / 4
SMB1013 / Principles of Management / 3
SMB2113 / Human Resource Management / 3
BIB2113 / Management Information System / 3
BMB4154 / Entrepreneurship / 4
BIB3013 / E-Commerce / 3
PPB4034 / Pedagogy in Commerce / 4
Total Credit Hours / 28
Major : Economics
PEB3014 / Principles of Economics / 4
BEB1033 / Microeconomics (PEB4003) / 3
BEB1043 / Macroeconomics (PEB3013) / 3
PEB4003 / Intermediate Microeconomics / 3
PEB4013 / Intermediate Macroeconomics / 3
BEB2013 / Malaysian Economics / 4
PEB4034 / Knowledge Economy / 4
PEB4044 / Pedagogy in Economics / 4
Total Credit Hours / 28
Major : Information Technology
CMB0014 / Fundamentals of Multimedia / 4
CNB0014 / Fundamentals of Internet & Web Publishing / 4
CNB1014 / Computer Systems & Organization / 4
CSB2024 / Information Systems : Theory & Practice / 4
PTB4054 / Pedagogy in Information Technology / 4
CSB1014 / Electronic Commerce & Law in IT / 4
CSB2014 / Databases / 4
CEB2124 / System Analysis & Design / 4
Total Credit Hours / 32
Major : Counseling
PCB3004 / Theories & Philosophy in Counseling / 4
PCB4004 / Multicultural Counseling / 4
PCB3034 / Communication & Ethics in Counseling / 4
PCB3014 / Social Changes in Society / 4
PCB4024 / Special Children & Family Counseling / 4
PCB4054 / Counseling Laboratory / 4
PCB4014 / Human Resource Management / 4
PCB3024 / Leadership in Counseling / 4
Total Credit Hours / 32
Major : Language & Literature
PLB3034 / Morphology and Syntax / 4
PLB3014 / Phonetics and Phonology / 4
PLB3004 / An Introduction to Linguistics / 4
PLB4034 / The Language Deficient Learner / 4
PLB4004 / Teaching Listening & Speaking / 4
PLB4014 / Teaching Reading & Writing / 4
PLB4024 / The Teaching & Appreciation of Literature / 4
PLB3024 / Language & Theatre / 4
Total Credit Hours / 32
Major : Mathematics
PMB3004 / Calculus / 4
PMB3014 / Introduction to Linear Algebra / 4
PMB3024 / Discrete Mathematics / 4
PMB4004 / Modern Geometrics / 4
PMB4014 / Introduction to Statistical Analysis / 4
PMB4034 / Pedagogy in Mathematics / 4
PMB3034 / Technology and Math Education / 4
PMB4024 / Perspective in Mathematics / 4
Total Credit Hours / 32
1.4.4Once the students are eligible, they need to follow the proper procedures. Planning
has to start at least in the semester prior to the one in which the teaching practicum
will take place. For example, if a students wish to do teaching practicum in
Semester January 2009 then planning must start in mid semester August 2008.
1.4.5Students are not allowed to withdrawal from undergoing teaching practicum once
they are registered for it.
1.5GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE PRACTICUM
1.5.1The Faculty of Education and Social Sciences will identify studentseligible to undergo teaching practicum. The list of students eligibleto undergo teaching practicum will be given to Sabah Regional Centre one semester prior to
their practicum. The timeline for the teaching practicum will also be
provided.
1.5.2Eligible students are required to fill in the Teaching Practicum Registration Form (Refer to APPENDIX T). The completed registration form must be submitted to the Executive, Industrial Training for Education, Sabah Regional Centre prior to
their training. Please make sure that all important details
such as hand phone number, telephone number, telephone number for the school
must be provided.
1.5.3The Executive, Industrial Training for Education will collect all the completed
practicum registration forms. A copy of the registration form will be forwarded
to theFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kelana Jaya. The original
copywill be kept at the Sabah Regional Centre for future reference.
1.5.4The Executive, Industrial Training for Education will compile the complete list of
the primary and secondary schools that the students proposed to undergo their
teaching practicum
1.5.5The Executive, Industrial Training for Education need to approach the Principal
or Deputy Principal to get the approval for the teaching practicum placement. If
the Mathematics Major student apply for School A but the Principal needs
Commerce students, the Executive needs to get the Mathematics student to
find another school.
1.5.6Upon confirmation from the school, the Executive needs to send a letter to the
school to confirm the students teaching practicum placement.
1.5.7The students willundergoing their teaching practicum in schoolsin according
to the Practicum Timeline provided by the faculty.
1.5.8 Students will be visitedand assessed by the lecturer / academic supervisor from the centre and from the facultyat least twice during their practicum.( Refer to Garis Panduan Praktikum prepared by UNITAR Kelana Jaya).
1.5.9The students need to send their teaching timetable to the Executive, Industrial
Training for Education.If there are any changes on the timetable, students need to
update the Executive as soon as possible. A copy of the summarized timetable
will be sent to the faculty for reference and actions.
1.5.7Students need to submit their teaching practicum report to their respective lecturer or supervisor for assessment, one week after their teaching practicum.
1.5.8Refer to APPRNDIX S for details
1.6DURATION OF TEACHING PRACTICUM
1.6.1 Teaching Practicum will be conducted during the January and May / Jun Semester.
1.6.2 The teaching practicum will be on for 14 weeks as shown below.However the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences reserves the right to adjust the dates and duration accordingly.
OBSERVATION (ROS) IN PRIMARY SCHOOL / ORIENTATION AND PREPARATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL / TEACHING PRACTICUM IN SECONDARY SCHOOL / PREPARING TEACHING PRACTICUM REPORTOne week observation in primary school / On week orientation in secondary school / At least 10 weeks of actual teaching / One week to prepare teaching practicum report
1.7ATTACHMENT ARRANGEMENT
1.7.1The location of the school is important to students,especially those who depend
on public transportation.Safetyand security are other issues related to location.
1.7.2Students are invited to propose schools near to the semester address.
1.7.3The location of the schoolsmust be CONVENIENTto both the students, and lecturers to do teaching observation.
1.7.4It is preferred that only TWO students are allowed to be attached in one school.
1.7.5 The Faculty of Education and Social Sciences reserves the right to assign
students to a school or institution as necessary.
1.8 ATTACHMENT CONFIRMATION.
1.8.1Students need to confirm the place of their teaching practicum not less than a month before the training begins.
1.8.2The confirmation of the teaching practicum attachment is done once the student
submits the registration formto the Executive, Industrial Training for Education.
1.8.3Every teaching practicum student will be assigned to a lecturer / academic supervisor from theregional center. The name of the lecturer /academic supervisor will be announced during the teaching practicum briefing.
1.9ROLE OF ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR
1.9.1The Academic Supervisor is a mentor and an advisor who develops a professional
and interpersonal relational relationship with the students that is conducive to scholarly activities and intellectual enhancement.
1.9.2The Academic Supervisor is directly responsible for the supervision of the
Student’steaching practicum. The supervisor provides counsel for all aspects of the program, and stays informed of the student’s scholarly activities and progress.
1.9.3The Academic Supervisor has responsibilities related to overseeing the student
Teaching Practicum program:
ATo maintain contact with the student through mutually agreed upon
regular meetings and for consultation as needed.
BTo review student’s logs to assure that the internship is providing
meaningful experience according to the internship objectives.
CTo monitor student’s attendance, performance and discipline in school
throughout the teaching practicum.
E To check student’s portfolio - lesson notes, lesson plans, teaching
resources used, etc and give the necessary recommendations for their
continuous improvement.
FTo supervise and assessed student’s actual teaching in the classroom based
on the timetable assigned.(refer to APPENDIX N)
GTo discuss with students concerning their self awareness, self confidence,
interpersonal communication skills, good values and their ethical
professional conducts.
HInform in writing to the Management of Regional Centre cases that need
their attentions and actions.
1.10THE ROLES OF SCHOOL MENTOR
1.10.1The school / institution will assigna mentor to assist and guide the student.
1.10.2The Roles of the School Mentors are as follows:
ATo assist and guide students concerning the following:
* Time table
* Syllabus, curriculum specification, and teachers’ guide book.
* Preparing weekly and daily teaching plan and teaching notes.
* Teaching and learning resources available.
* Teaching and learning approaches, strategies and techniques.
* Classroom management
* Organizing co-curricular activities
* Other related matters.
BInvite student to observe his / her teaching
CTo check and guide student on ways to improve lesson plan preparation.
D.To observe and assess student’s teaching at least twice during the beginning part of the practicum and one more towards the end. School mentors are allowed to observe student as and when necessary.
ETo assess student performance using Mentor Assessment Form (APPENDIX M) and sent it to the Executive, Industrial Training for Education.
F.To monitor and to inform the school and Sabah Regional Centre concerning the student’s attendance and discipline at school.
- To guide student towards the development of good professional character,
self confidence, acquiring effective interpersonal communication skills,
and good moral values.
1.11RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT
1.11.1The student must accept the rules, procedures and standards in placed in the
program at UNITAR, Sabah Regional Centre and is expected to check the
Academic Calendar, Practicum Training Timeline and any related documents for
regulations regarding academic and non-academic matters.
1.11.2Students have the following responsibilities:
ATo make a commitment and to show dedicated efforts to gain the
background knowledge and skills needed to pursue and complete the
Teaching Practicum.
BTo develop in conjunction with the Academic Supervisor and School
Mentor a plan and a timetable for the completion of all stages of the
training, and to adhere to a schedule to meet he appropriate deadlines.
CTo maintain contact with the School Supervisor / Mentor through mutually
agreed upon regular communication and be reasonably available for
consultation as needed.
DTo keep the Academic Supervisor, School Supervisor and the Executive of
Industrial Training for Education informed concerning changes in your
personal circumstances in as much as they may affect your work or make
it difficult for them to contact you.
ETo give serious consideration to and respond professionally to the advice
and comments received from the School Supervisor and the other member
of the supervisory committee.
FTo recognize that the School Supervisor and other members of the
supervisory committee may have other job and service obligations, which
may preclude immediate responses.
GTo address situations that is not working, students may deal directly with
the School Supervisor so that dissatisfactions, issues, and other conflicts
can be resolved. If for any reason the situation cannot be resolved, the
student may consult with the Executive, Industrial Training for Education
on how to proceed.
HTo demonstrate professional conduct by adhering to the Teacher Code of
Ethics.
ITo comply with procedures, policies, and regulations of the school /
institution.
1.12REPORT DUTY AT PRACTICUMCENTER
1.12.1Students are required to report at the teaching practicum center as directed in the attachment letter, issued by the Sabah Regional Centre a day earlier.
1.12.2Upon reporting, students are required to bring along the following:
AAttachment letter from UNITAR to undergo teaching practicum / teaching
observation (to be given to the Principal or Head Master of the school)
BUNITAR Student’s ID card / name tag.
CCurriculum Vitae / Resume
1.12.3Students need to inform the Executive, Industrial Training for Education if occur
changes in the practicum center address / changes in the home address or contact
information.
1.13CHANGE OF TEACHING PRACTICUM CENTRE.
1.13.1Students are NOT ALLOWED to change their teaching practicum center once
confirmation has been made with the Executive and the Faculty. To ensure
problems are solved amiably, students should discuss any arising matters with
regards to their attachment with the school or institution they are attached to.
1.13.2Any students found to have changed their teaching practicum centers without
proper written authorization from the Executive and the Faculty will be
considered as disobeying the regulation / teaching practicum ethics and will be
barred from undergoing the practicum and consequently be ordered to repeat the
teaching practicum in the following semester.
1.13.3The Faculty will only consider a change to the practicum center with the presence
of a medical certificate for medical reasons.
1.14ETHICAL CONDUCT DURING TEACHING PRACTICUM
Students must adhere to the following rules and regulation during teaching practicum.
1.14.1 Discipline and Regulations
AIt is the duty of the student to show constant high self-discipline and
conduct that truly represents the disposition of a UNITAR student while
undergoing teaching practicum or when he/she is outside the school or
institution.
- Every student must perform his / her teaching practicum with full dedication
and concentration.
CEvery student must obey and respect his / her School Supervisor
throughout the program. He / She must also abide by the rules and