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In-Service Postgraduate Diploma in Education: EDUPD6007 - Practice Development Placement 1, 2, and 3- PGDE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide high-quality professional teaching and learning experiences for students with increased opportunities to (a) reflect on practice, (b) plan and implement innovations in classroom teaching, learning and assessment and (c) evaluate the effectiveness of pedagogic innovations in different classroom contexts. Students will reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of their practice and draw on a range of evidence to support their evaluative conclusions in collaboration with their College academic advisors. Students will be introduced to a range of innovative, evidence-based pedagogies, classroom management strategies, curriculum development and assessment practices and policies relevant to a variety of school settings. Students will be supported in developing critical reflective thinking and enquiry skills in the planning, delivery and evaluation of lessons during the 33 weeks of school-based Practice Development Placement across two semesters. They will use the knowledge and practical skills developed in this and other courses of the Program to develop innovative pedagogic solutions to complex and challenging teaching, learning and assessment problems and grow as reflective, enquiry-oriented innovative practitioners engaging creatively in developing practices consistent with UAE national professional standards for teachers.

eBooks

Journal Articles

Week 1

Practicum Orientation - Review of expectations and Handbook Introduction to Practice Development Placement 1 Introduction to Peer-observation and Mentorship

Readings

Week 2

 

Engaging in Reflective Practice Cycle

Practitioner research and action research

Reflecting on your teaching and sustainable development

Knowing your students

PDP1 Class Meeting 2

 

Week 3

Enhancing Student Engagement and Independent Learning through Pedagogic Innovations:

Metacognitive Strategies

Student Voice

 

 

Week 4

PLANNING/TEACHING/ REFLECTION

 

 

Week 5

PLANNING/TEACHING/ REFLECTION

Pedagogic Innovation Reflection Report 1 Due

 

Week 6

Enhancing Active Student Involvement & Engagement in the Classroom:

Dialogic Teaching

Peer-Mediated Instruction (student grouping practices)

Readings:

PDP1 Class Meeting 4

Week 7

Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning:

Instructional Technology Devices and Software

Emerging Technology in Education, Including AI, Robotics, and Mobile Devices

Evidence-Based Practices in Distance Learning (online, hybrid)

PDP1 Class Meeting 5

 

Week 8

PLANNING/TEACHING/ REFLECTION

 

 

Week 9

PLANNING/TEACHING/ REFLECTION

 

 

Week 10

Inclusive Education

National Educators’ Competency Framework

National Educators’ Competency Framework Presentation by ECAE.

PDP1 Class Meeting 6

Week 11

 

INDEPENDENT STUDY

E-Portfolio Part I Due

Week 12

Introduction to Practice Development Placement 1 Lesson Planning and Differentiation of Instruction Readings:

 

Week 13

Formative Assessment: Assessment for Learning

Providing Students with Meaningful Feedback 

Readings

Chapter 12

PDP2 Class Meeting 2

 

Week 14

PLANNING/ TEACHING/ REFLECTION

Week 15

PLANNING/ TEACHING/ REFLECTION

Pedagogic Innovation Reflection Report 3 Due

 

Week 16

PLANNING/ TEACHING/ REFLECTION

Week 17

Effective Summative Assessment Practices

Data-Driven Instructional Decision Making

Pedagogic Innovation Reflection Report 4 Due

Week 18

Developing and Deepening Teacher Leadership Skills

Week 19

PLANNING/ TEACHING/ REFLECTION

 

Week 20

PLANNING/ TEACHING/ REFLECTION

Week 21

 

Forming Teacher Identity

PDP2 Class Meeting 5

 

Week 22

 

School-community Partnerships: Effective Communication with  Students, Colleagues, and Families

PDP2 Class Meeting 6

E-Portfolio Part II Due

 

Week 23

 

Designing and Delivering  Inquiry-Based Lessons for Diverse Student Population

PDP3 Class Meeting 1

 

Week 24

 

Planning and Implementing Interdisciplinary Units

Via ECAE Library

Week 25

Strategies for Self-Regulated Learning

 

Week 26
Planning/ Teaching/ Reflection

 

Week 27

Planning/ Teaching/ Reflection
FOCUS: Embedding Digital Technology in Teaching and Learning (Track-
Specific)

Week 28

Planning/ Teaching/ Reflection

FOCUS:  Developing Effective Formative Assessment Tools

Pedagogic Innovation Reflection Report 3 Due

Week 29

Planning/ Teaching/ Reflection
FOCUS: Designing Effective Summative Assessment Tools (Track-Specific)

Week 30

Planning/ Teaching/ Reflection
FOCUS: Designing Effective Rubrics (Track-Specific)

PDP3 Class Meeting 4

 

Week 31

Planning/ Teaching/ Reflection
FOCUS: Data-Driven Instructional Decision Making (Track-Specific)

Week 32

Professional Growth Plan Presentations

PDP3 Class Meeting 5

Professional Growth Plan Due

Week 33

Debriefing Session

E-Portfolio Part 3 Submission

PDP3 Class Meeting 6