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.
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
PDP1 Class Meeting 3
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
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 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
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