GHR 300 English Department University Hildesheim Program Overview

GHR 300 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY HILDESHEIM Stand September 2020

SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS!

What is GHR 300? GHR 300 combines the theory of EFL teaching with practical experience. GHR promotes students reflective practice. GHR offers students the opportunity to explore their theoretical EFL knowledge in the classroom context. GHR should not be viewed as a mini-Referandariat.

How is GHR 300 English structured? GHR English is separated into two fields: primary and secondary (RS/HS/IGS). In the winter term, all students attend a weekly preparation course (Vorbereitungsseminar) within their primary or secondary team. At the end of the winter term, students are allocated to a tandem, which consists of a university tutor and an experienced teacher (Lehrer-in-der Praxisphase). This tandem will visit them during their practical phase. Students begin the practical phase in their respective schools at the end of the winter term. GHR 300 begins on 8th March and ends on 21st July 2021. During the practical phase, students attend a seminar with their tandem. This is not on a weekly basis. At the end of GHR practical phase, students attend a reflective seminar (Nachbereitungsseminar).

Overview of structure Winter term: preparation course Summer term: practical phase and in-practice seminar Summer term: reflective seminar (usually as block seminar)

Winter term Preparation course (Vorbereitungsseminar) Attendance is mandatory. Two absences due to illness will be permitted. As only two absences can be permitted, it is advisable to obtain a doctor s note. Written assignments as well as micro-teaching sessions are mandatory as part of this course. Students will be allocated to their respective tandems at the end of the term. Students who do not fulfill the study requirements (attendance and assignments) will not enter the practical phase.

Summer term: In-practice and reflective seminars (Begleit-/Nachbereitungsseminar) Students attend a seminar with their respective tandem during the practical phase. Attendance is mandatory and two absences are permitted. Additional absences result in mandatory assignments. These seminars focus on reflective practice. The seminars are not on a weekly basis and take place on university days (2021: Thursdays); the Nachbereitungsseminar may take place on a Friday/Saturday as a block course. Course tutors will inform students of the dates for these seminars.

Summer term: Practical phase At school, students are allocated to a mentor in their subject (teacher at school). Please refer to the mandatory regulations from CeLeB: https://www.uni-hildesheim.de/celeb/lehre-und-studium/koordinierungsstelle- lehramt/faq/informationen-fuer-studierende/ The students should keep a portfolio to document the learning process during the practical phase. Content should be discussed within tandems. The first two weeks of the practical phase are spent becoming familiar with school life and to observe lessons. Students should document their observations in their portfolio as instructed by tandems. Schedule for the visits should be set within the first two weeks by the tandem team and the students are responsible for informing the school as soon as possible. Students will conduct two visits; the first with the LiP , the second with a LiP and university tutor. A third visit might in some cases be necessary. Two visits are mandatory.

Appointments with university tutor during practical phase Each student makes an appointment at the university with the university tutor of 45 minutes. Focus of the appointment is subject-specific educational issues during the practical phase. The portfolio should be brought to the appointment as possible basis of discussion.

Study requirements GHR 300 in English (Studienleistungen) Attendance at seminars and completion of seminar requirements (5 CPs). Completion of practical phase 16 weeks minimum (5 CPs). Assignments in practical phase and portfolio (to be submitted four weeks after completion of practical phase) (3 CPs). A minimum of 12 to 15 lesson plans should be presented in the portfolio.

Examination requirements GHR 300 (Pr fungsleistungen) During the practical phase, students choose to write either a long lesson plan of a lesson (Planung einer Stunde) or an Analysis of a Lesson (Analyse einer Stunde) from a subject-specific academic and educational perspective. Specific content of assignments will be set by the respective tandems. Assignments are to be written in English and in accordance with the Style Guide, English Department, University of Hildesheim. https://www.uni- hildesheim.de/media/fb3/englische_sprache/PDF/Style_guide_2018.pdf Assignments should be a minimum of 12-13 pages in length. Students should adhere to deadlines stipulated by their tandems. The long lesson plan should be submitted no later than on day of second visit. CPs for assignment = 2 CPs. Grade does not constitute part of M.Ed. Final grade, it is documented on final M.Ed. Certificate.

Overview of credit points GHR 300 English Credit points 3 CPs 1 CPs 1 CPs 5 CPs 3 CPs Preparation seminar + assignments In-practice seminar Reflective seminar Practical phase Study requirements practical phase incl.portfolio Examination assignment 2 CPs = 15 CPs / English

Miscellaneous Places for preparation courses will be allocated by English Dept. on LSF early October. Students do NOT register themselves for preparation seminars. School placements will not be finalised until beginning of December, so schools will often change. Should you experience problems during the practical phase, please contact CeLeB, your tandem, Joanna Hirst-Plein. Do not suffer in silence!

Useful links for GHR 300 Rahmenstudienordnung:https://www.uni- hildesheim.de/qm/processmanagement/download.php?fileID=4534 Runderlass der MK Niedersachsen:https://www.uni- hildesheim.de/media/fb1/grundschuldidaktik/GHR_300/RdErl.Mk_v.01.08.201 4_GHR_300.pdf https://www.uni-hildesheim.de/celeb/lehre-und- studium/koordinierungsstelle-lehramt/faq/informationen-fuer-studierende/