Final year teacher trainees have been reaching out to our front desk in droves, seeking clarity on the completion date of their Macro-teaching practice, which commenced on November 15, 2024.
Coleman Publications is pleased to provide updated information on the subject.
Initially, the internship programme was set to conclude on March 14, 2025. However, a recent update reaching our front desk reveals that there is a proposal to PRINCOF and GTEC to extend the programme to April 17, 2025.
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According to the information gathered, this will allow student teachers to continue their internship at their partner schools until the schools vacate for the term.
The rationale behind this extension (proposal) is to ensure that the student teachers receive the necessary supervisions required for assessment purposes and have ample time to work on their project work (action research) as well as gain more partical experiences.
Level 400 STS (Extended Teaching) Calendar
Activity | Date |
Macro Teaching and Supervision | Nov. 18, 2024 – April 17, 2025 |
School Based Orientation | Nov. 18-29, 2024 |
Co-plan, Co-teach, Reflect (Mentor & Student-Teacher) | Nov. 25 – Dec. 19, 2024 |
STS Coordinators Monitoring | Dec. 2-19, 2024 |
Student Teacher Plans, Prepares, and Teaches | Jan. 8 – April 17, 2025 |
College Management Monitoring | Jan. 13-24, 2025 |
School Based (Mentors) Supervision Begins | Feb. 10 – April 11, 2025 |
College Based (Tutors) Supervision Begins (R1) | Feb. 24 – March 7, 2025 |
College Based (Tutors) Supervision Begins (R2) | March 24 – April 11, 2025 |
Submission of Internship Score Sheets | April 14-17, 2025 |
End of Macro Teaching and Departure | April 17, 2025 |
Supervision and Scoring
Supervision | Details |
Total Number of Supervisions | 5 |
School Mentors (40%) | 3 Supervisions (Two from Mentor, One from Lead Mentor) |
External/Study Centre Supervisors (60%) | 2 Supervisions (One supervisor at a time) |
Following the conclusion of the Macro-teaching practice, they will vacate and return to complete their 4-year programmes from June 16 to September 5, 2025 – a twelve-week period.
During this time, they will stay off campus and commute to their respective campuses for lectures.
SEE ALSO: UCC Affiliated Colleges of Education 2024/2025 Academic Calendar – Check Here
End-of-semester examinations are scheduled to take place from September 8 to September 19, 2025.
The entire 2024/2025 academic year will conclude on September 20, 2025.
Final year trainees are urged to take note of these new dates and prepare accordingly.
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However, Coleman Publications will continue to monitor the situation and provide any necessary updates.