SIMPLE LIST OF BASIC THINGS YOU
SHOULD KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR TEACHING PRACTICE (TP):
1. Lesson Plan – A teacher’s plan of what to teach in class.
2. Scheme of Work – A list of all the topics to be taught for the term.
3. Record of Work / Lesson Notes – Notes showing what has been taught.
4. Classroom Management – Keeping the class neat, quiet, and orderly.
5. Teaching Aids / Instructional Materials – Things like charts or pictures that help pupils understand the lesson.
6. Lesson Delivery Skills – How the teacher explains and teaches the lesson.
7. Student Attendance Register – A book where names of pupils present or absent are marked.
8. Assessment and Evaluation – Checking to know what pupils have learned.
9. Marking Scheme – A guide for giving scores to pupils’ work.
10. Record Keeping – Writing down pupils’ marks and progress.
11. Use of Chalkboard or Whiteboard – Writing clearly on the board for everyone to see.
12. Class Control and Discipline – Making sure pupils behave well in class.
13. Communication Skills – Speaking clearly and listening well.
14. Dressing Code and Professional Conduct – Dressing neatly and behaving politely as a teacher.
15. Observation and Reflection – Watching how pupils learn and thinking of how to teach better next time.
16. Time Management – Doing everything at the right time.
17. Cooperation with School Staff and Supervisors – Working well with other teachers and headteacher.
18. Knowledge of School Rules and Policies – Knowing and following the school rules.
19. Handling Different Learners – Helping both fast and slow learners to understand.
20. Use of ICT in Teaching – Using computers, phones, or TV to teach lessons.
ITEMS YOU SHOULD ASK THE SCHOOL TO PROVIDE (SO YOU CAN PROPERLY PREPARE AND TEACH)
ARE MOSTLY THE DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS. HERE’S THE LIST YOU CAN REQUEST:
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Here’s a complete, combined checklist of everything you should request
from the school for your teaching practice:
Teaching Practice Request Checklist
Documents and Plans:
- Lesson Plan – daily teaching plan for each subject.
- Scheme of Work – list of all topics to be taught for
the term.
- Record of Work / Lesson Notes – what has already been
taught.
- Marking Scheme – guide for grading pupils’ work.
- Sample Lesson Notes / Past Lesson Plans – to help with
your planning.
- School Timetable – shows which class and subject you
will teach and at what time.
- Textbooks – official syllabus, exercises, and content
for the subjects.
- Pupil Profiles / Records – basic information about
students’ age, performance, and needs.
- Examination and Test Records – to understand past
student performance.
- School Calendar / Academic Calendar – shows term dates,
holidays, and exam periods.
- School Forms / Attendance Sheets – for official
records.
Teaching Materials & Aids:
12. Teaching Aids / Instructional Materials – charts, pictures, models, and
other tools to help teach.
13. Access to ICT Tools – computers, projectors, or smart boards (if
available).
School Rules & Policies:
14. Rules for Classroom and School – to help maintain discipline and follow
school regulations.