Prior Learning

I would like to mention the skills and knowledge that I expect my students to have prior to commencing G.D.T.E. Course

Skills:-

·         Must be working in a particular field. This course is designed for those who are practicing in a particular field and want to transfer to teaching field in their expertise area.  

·         Good command over English language. Teaching requires a lot of discussion, writing, reading and communication.

·         Interested in teaching. The student must have a passion for teaching as course requires enthusiasm for teaching.

·         Must be fond of reading. The main requirement of the course is research and supportive literature reading.

·         Should be able to relate his previous knowledge with teaching.

·         Must be qualified. He must have completed Masters in his field.

Assessment:-

·          English language test by making the potential students to write some task related to teaching and learning.

·         An aptitude test should be developed to know their interest for teaching.

·         They can be suggested to read some literature and task based on that should be assigned to the students.

Support:-

·         Discussion on different topics and maximum involvement of the students.

·         Assignments for developing those skills. They should be guided to complete certain tasks.

·         Tasks should follow the simple to complex method.

·         I will deliver the session with supportive material and try to follow the blended method of learning. Moreover online material will be given in the form of supportive articles, journals etc. One section will be added as summary that will include the  conclusion of the supportive material

·         Some guidelines or introductory points in the form slides should be given to them.

Accommodate:-

·         Those students who possess these skills, I would prefer to make them mentors for others.

·         They will be asked to present their presentation, conclusion of learning outcomes of each module.

·         They will be asked to help the teacher in preparing, delivering, observing and reflecting the learning process.