Task 5

A day in the life of a science coordinator / teacher:

Focus: On the many roles of the science coordinator / teacher within the school:

Objectives:
For student teachers to:
● Continue to develop positive working relationships with both the teacher and the students by
acting as a TA within the classroom under the direction of the MST.

●  Shadow the science coordinator / teacher and complete Table 8: ‘A Day in the Life of a
Science Coordinator / Teacher’ which provides an overview of their duties throughout the day

● You will need:

● The Teaching Practice Tasks booklet for Practicum 3b
● Table 8: A day in the life of a primary school science coordinator
● A digital camera
● Table 4: TP Discussion Board Guidelines

Before implementing these tasks:

● Discuss each of these tasks with your partner. Decide what each of you will do. Discuss the tasks with
your MST. (Ask for permission to take photographs)

Whilst implementing the Tasks:

● Make notes about any areas of interest or issues you would like to discuss with your MCT and/or
MST.
● Photograph evidence for the tasks and portfolio.

After completion of the tasks:

1. Complete Table 8: A day in the life of a primary school science coordinator. PDF and upload it to
your TP e-portfolio. Email tasks, etc. to gdesravins@hct.ac.ae using the correct file names/subject lines.

2. Complete your TP Discussion Board on BB Learn and reply to 2 others.

Table 5: ‘A Day in the Life of a UAE Primary School Science Teacher.’
e.g.
Time Activity Notes
7:15 Signs in MST arrives and signs in at the office

7:20-8:00 Prepares the science lab for use MST arranges the environment to suit the lesson goals.
with students Collects required materials and organizes them
Etc………

Time Activity Notes

7:05 sign in the MST arrives the school at this time and sign in.

7:20-8:05 prepare the classroom The MST prepare the classroom for the students before
they come in, and she sets up her computer with the
data show.
9:00-10:20 monitoring during the break The MST goes to the background to monitor the
students during the break.

11:00:12:1 science lesson The MST teach the students a science lesson for grade 4.
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12:15-1:00 meeting with miss Mariam The MST had a meeting with miss Mariam about the
science fair that they have to organize.

1:00-2:20 going to the assembly with The MST takes the students to the sports hall for the
the students assembly.