Methodology Format and Assessment Rubric

Prior to the Exam

Compile reflective porfolios including:

examples of good practice in the areas covered by the exam topics
reflection and analysis based on teaching practice documents – stating problematic areas/challenges
reading and resources

A student will choose 1 topic and they will have 15 minutes for preparation. They can use their portfolios.

Short introduction of the topic – students will state what they consider to be important and why.(Criteria: Content knowledge and understanding, style)
Application – students will show examples of good practice in the area from the portfolio and will say why these examples demonstrate good practice. Students will evaluate the impact of the materials/examples in lessons based on their Teaching Practice experience (stating problems and solutions).(Criteria: Applications, evaluation, views, style)
Reading – students will present and evaluate their reading in the area (they should present at least one title of their own choice apart from the given resources).(Criteria: Literature – titles, evaluation, style)