Teaching Practice - consists of approximately 40 hours, during which each candidate teaches a minimum of six hours. Observation of Experienced Teachers - Candidates will observe experienced teachers for a total of 8 hours at a variety of levels. Written Assignments - There are 4 written assignments which arise directly from the course program. The combined word length is 3000 - 4000 words. Homework - In addition to the written assignments, there will be other shorter homework tasks for each of the candidates to complete.
Assessment is continuous and is based on all components of the course.
A Pass is awarded to candidates whose performance overall in the teaching practice and on the written assignments meets the specified criteria. They will continue to need guidance to help them to develop and broaden their range of skills as teachers in post. They will continue to need some guidance to help them to develop and broaden their range of skills as teachers in post. They will benefit from further guidance in post but will be able to work independently. Candidates who fail to meet criteria in some or all assessed components will be awarded a Fail.