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Assignments
CPs complete two assignments during the course. One is an evaluation of material and one is a self-
reflection task identifying teaching strengths, weaknesses, areas for development and outlining an action
plan to address these.
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Portfolio Tasks
There are 11 portfolio tasks during the course. CPs must complete a minimum of 7 tasks, 2 of which are
compulsory. These may be completed during an input session, started during an input session and
completed at home, or set as homework. Tasks must be completed to standard and submitted to the
course tutor who will provide feedback.
Observation Tasks
CPs must complete a minimum of 6 hours observation during the course, including a minimum of 2 hours
experienced teacher observation and 2 hours peer observation. Of the 6 hours, up to 2 hours may be DVD
observations. CPs must complete at least 8 different observation tasks during the course. Completed
tasks must be included in the final portfolio. They may complete more than one task per observation, but
the length of observation is only counted once.
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Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Peer Observation (minimum 2 hours)
Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Teacher, level, date and Tasks completed:
length of obs. Live or DVD?
Total hours peer observation (minimum 2):
Total hours experienced teacher observation (minimum 2):
Overall Total (minimum 6 hours):
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