University of Guyana 2025/2026

In this course, the student will be introduced to theoretical concepts of normal human growth and development across the lifespan following a bio-psycho-social perspective. Learning and observation of the many factors that contribute to the development of the human being over the entire lifespan both from the physiological and psychological point of view through a series of presentation, field visit and practical hands-on. 

FACULTY OF EDUCATION & HUMANITIES

COURSE NUMBER:           EAD 3100/3200

COURSE NAME:                 Administration & Teaching Practicum III/ Administration & Teaching Practicum IV

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is largely an outgrowth of courses on the content and methodology of teaching at the Primary and Secondary levels and the fundamentals of school administration. It is designed to offer supervision on the job to participants with responsibilities in teaching administration and supervision in the school systems. Its major aim is to improve teaching, instructional supervision and administrative practices. Supervision will focus mainly on teaching and instructional supervision with some emphasis on personal management and general administrative duties.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course is designed to enable participants to:

·       Improve their competence and proficiency in the teaching at the primary and/or secondary level

·       Acquire an improved understanding of the content and methodology of teaching at the primary and/or secondary level

·       Demonstrate instructional competence and supervision of curriculum and instruction

·       Deal more effectively and efficiently with staffing and human relations in the general area of personnel management in their schools

·       Improve their administrative practices

N.B. These objectives may be modified to suit the varying needs of the participants depending on whether their responsibilities lie mainly at the primary or secondary level or involve supervision at both levels.

COURSE REQUIREMENT

Each participant will be required to teach. Education Officers must give demonstration lessons.

Each participant will be required to keep a Journal of Teaching and Administration which will provide a record of activities undertaken on the job.

JOURNAL – COVERAGE/FOCUS

SEMESTER I

·       Description/location of School

·       Philosophy/ Pledge

·       Aims/goals/objectives – medium and long term

·       Special characteristics of school plant,e.g., calendar of activities, pledge, song etc

·       Special characteristics of personnel/ issues and concerns

·       Mentoring services provided

·       Standard operational procedures, effects on management of school

·       Problems and their causes/ solutions

·       Conflict resolution & prevention

·       Possible solutions/ suggestions for improving school plant

·       Staff development sessions: evaluation and follow up activities

·       Modes of supervision, e.g., clinical etc./ benefits to be derived

·       PTA meetings – Impact on school development/improvement

·       General staff meetings and follow up

·       Relationships – teacher/teacher, pupil/teacher, pupil/pupil

SEMESTER II

Each participant is required to keep a Journal of Teaching and Administration which will provide a record of activities undertaken on the Job. The Journal should include:

·       An introduction setting out the context  of the organization

·       Lesson plans and evaluation (where applicable)

·       Records of Staff Development activities

·       Records of Staff meetings and matters related to personnel management

·       Details regarding resources allocation (where applicable)

·       Documentation of P.T.A activities/meetings and general efforts to promote better School-Community relationship

·       Administrative activities related to the overall management of the school

METHODS OF TEACHING

Largely individual supervision, group discussion

WEIGHTING OF ASSESSMENT

Participants will be visited for supervision on the job for about three (3) hours per semester in the first year of the degree programme.

Assessment for the Practical aspect will be worth 60% of the total grade, weighted as follows:

-          Teaching                                                                               20%

-          General school management/supervision/level                       40%

The Journal will be graded and will be worth 40% of the total grade

Participants will be required to make submissions at various points in the academic year.

Responsibility of Student: By the middle of the first Semester it is the responsibility of the student to report to the Head of Department/ Coordinator if he or she was not supervised by the designated Supervisor.