This course aims at preparing student teachers to become effective teachers. Student teachers will be placed in local schools and receive school-based learning. It provides an opportunity for them to teach independently in a workplace context wherein they could merge theory and practice, get hands-on experience and develop teaching and classroom management skills. There is regular and close supervision from FED supervisors, who will observe student teachers’ classes to see whether they demonstrate competence and efficiency to meet the needs of their students by applying what they have learned over the years. Capable and experienced teachers in practice schools are appointed to help as tutors/mentors and to work in close collaboration with FED supervisors to provide guidance and pastoral care. Through regular meetings, detailed discussions and assessment during the process, student teachers are expected to make observable progress.

CILO-1: Determine teaching and learning objectives based on the requirements of Macao Basic Academic Attainments (BAAs), subject-based knowledge, evidence-based teaching practices, students’ needs, school-based curriculum, etc. CILO-2: Design classroom activities as well as assessment tasks based on the learning objectives, teacher mentor’s suggestions, and available resources such as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) recourses. CILO-3: Practically carry out lesson plans in real classrooms followed by critical reflection on how to improve teaching design and skills. CILO-4: Design assignment/homework to assess students’ learning, and to identify and address students’ weaknesses in the following lessons. CILO-5: Manage a class to make sure everything goes well. CILO-6: Develop good relationships with students, teachers, parents, and other stake-holders.