Professional Practice I - Week 1 -  Course Introduction

Introduction: Hello and welcome to Week 1 of the Professional Practice I of the BA in English Teaching at ULACIT term IIIC 2022. In today's class we will take time to get to know each other, review the syllabus and important dates, and discuss expectations and needs regarding your research project.

Today's Goals:

• Review the course syllabus, evaluation structure, and calendar of important dates.
• Explore your initial beliefs about teaching and the role of teachers as problem solvers.
• Identify areas of your teaching practice that you would like to focus on this term.

Guiding Questions:

• How is the course organized and what are its goals and major assignments?
• In what ways is teaching a problem solving activity?
• What areas of your teaching skills are you interested in exploring this term?

Warm Up: Who are We?

Let's get to know each other by sharing some basic personal information.

Task 1: Arrange the Text

Click the group link below and follow the instructions with your partners.

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Task 2: Syllabus Review

Let's take a moment to review the course syllabus, the details of the major assignments, and important dates.

• Purpose of a Practicum
• Goals of the Course
• Evaluation Structure
• Due Dates
• Responsibilities and Expectations

Task 3: Course Overview

The syllabus can be a little overwhelming at first glance. Let's take a look at some other aspects of the course.

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Task 4: Initial Beliefs about Teaching

As you are nearing the end of your degree program and prepare to begin your professional career, it's important to reflect on some basic assumptions we have about teaching and learning. Click the group link below and follow the instructions in the document. 

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Task 5: Teacher Development Workshops

One of the major goals of this course is to provide you with support and practical ideas for the teaching hours that you will do each week. To do this, we will dedicate a portion of our class time to short, practical workshops covering a range of teaching related topics. Click the link below and follow the instructions in the document. 

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