Practicum | Block Teaching
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Introduction to Practicum

School practicum is a vital milestone in teacher preparation—a period of supervised practice where student teachers step into real classroom environments to mentor, educate, and inspire students before achieving full professional qualification.

Practicum Activities

  • 👀 Teacher Observation
  • 📝 Lesson Preparation
  • 👨‍🏫 Classroom Instruction
  • 📚 Student Management
  • 💯 Assessment Marking
  • 🤝 Faculty Meetings
Field Preparation

Canvassing & Field Preparation

Under the leadership of the Deputy Principal - Academic, teaching staff conduct annual canvassing tours across Morobe and neighboring provinces. Securing host primary school partnerships ensures structured placements for all practical teachers.

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Canvassing & Field Updates

Year 3 Block Teaching March 2026

Year 3 Block Teaching Begins

Final year student teachers have commenced their 8-week block teaching practice across partner primary schools nationwide.

Supervisors orientation February 2026

Supervisors Orientation

College supervisors completed comprehensive orientation sessions focusing on assessment frameworks and mentoring tools.

School placement January 2026

School Placements Confirmed

Partner schools across Morobe and surrounding provinces successfully finalized placements for Year 2 and Year 3 cohorts.

Micro-teaching December 2025

Micro‑Teaching Preparation

Students completed rigorous micro‑teaching peer sessions and practical lesson planning workshops prior to field deployment.

Academic Year 2026

2026 Block Teaching Schedule

Program Activity Start Date End Date Duration
Year 1 School Observation 12 May 2026 23 May 2026 2 Weeks
Year 2 Block Teaching Practice 15 June 2026 24 July 2026 6 Weeks
Year 3 Final Teaching Practice 10 August 2026 25 September 2026 8 Weeks
All Years Assessment & Reports 28 September 2026 02 October 2026 1 Week