Practicum Excellence Aspects of Special Education Trainee Teachers at the Institutes of Teacher Education
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Practicum excellence
trainee teachers
special education

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Taib, M. (2019). Practicum Excellence Aspects of Special Education Trainee Teachers at the Institutes of Teacher Education. Journal of Special Needs Education, 9, 6–18. Retrieved from https://journal.nase.org.my/index.php/jsne/article/view/2

Abstract

The school-based practicum is a compulsory teaching course in the curriculum of Bachelor in Education Programme (PISMP) at the Institutes of Teacher Education Malaysia. This school placement provides a developmental experience for trainee teachers to develop, master and reinforce their professional knowledge in teaching. Based on the Motivation Theory of Achievement, evidence of excellence in teaching among trainee teachers on practicum can be identified through an assessment of behaviour and effort made toward achieving the best. A trainee teacher who is deemed excellent is usually awarded more than 90% of the total score by the supervisors and school mentors which is further verified by authorised Heads of Department. Practical assessment includes aspects of teaching and learning, student assessment, co-curriculum, other roles given during practicum and their portfolios. This study was conducted to identify the characteristics and best practices of practicum trainee teachers that could be established as a model for the other special education trainee teachers. Seventeen special education trainee teachers majoring in visual impairment and hearing impairment in the June - November 2018 academic session at Institute of Teacher Education Ilmu Khas Campus participated in this study. The data collection methods were observation, interview and document analysis during the cross-session at the school. The data were analysed qualitatively to identify themes. Findings show that all excellent trainee teachers have a positive disposition as a role model. They delivered effective teaching and learning processes, and integrated communication, information and technology elements as well as creative and innovative elements in line with the needs and suitability of students with special needs. Best teaching and learning and co-curriculum practices are demonstrated consistently and supported through documentation. The Model of Excellence in Special Education Practicum was designed accordingly based on six themes. This model provided significant implication to the practicum for Special Education trainee teachers.

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