THK EIPIC Centre
(Internship 2021)
In my third year of studies, my internship took place at THK EIPIC Centre @ Woodlands from March 2021 to September 2021, for a period of 22 weeks. I was attached to 4 classes of 27 toddlers (3 to 4 years old).
In my third year of studies, my internship took place at THK EIPIC Centre @ Woodlands from March 2021 to September 2021, for a period of 22 weeks. I was attached to 4 classes of 27 toddlers (3 to 4 years old).
In my third year of studies, my internship took place at THK EIPIC Centre @ Woodlands from March 2021 to September 2021, for a period of 22 weeks. I was attached to 4 classes of 27 toddlers (3 to 4 years old).
What I did:
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​Assist lead teachers in preparing and organising activity materials
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Assist lead teachers in activity facilitation
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Assist lead teachers in performing routine care, toileting, and dressing
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Assist lead teachers in termly decoration of classroom theme boards
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Collaborate with occupational therapist to make alphabetical and numerical home-based learning materials and take-home kits to support the learning of the children with respect to their goals
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Collect present level of performance and progress monitoring using a variety of documentation methods
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Make physical teaching aids and eresource to support the learning of the children with respect to their goals
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Plan and conduct activities according to classroom theme and children's goals
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Propose field trip plan to KidsSTOP Science Centre with family-friendly activities
What I learnt:
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How to facilitate routines, activitivities, and order of toileting/dressing with the use of the schedule board
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How to use visual aids to inform children on classroom rules to abide to
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How to use short sentences when passing instructions or correcting behaviour
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How to pre-empt children of transitions
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How to care for children with exceptionalities of different behaviours, needs, and abilities through continuous observation
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How to craft appropriate activity plans and resources for children
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How to assist in dressing with the children
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How to encourage children to develop positive habits
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How to use fidget toys to help children regulate
Skills:
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Adaptability
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​Classroom management
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Creativity
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Individualised educational plan
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Integrated activity planning
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Interpersonal
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Leadership
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Observation & Analytical
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Planning & Organisation
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Storytelling
What I did:
Stage For Kids Global
August 2020 - February 2021: In my second year of studies, I took up a part-time job as an assistant teacher in my second semester to gain more exposure, insight, and experience in conducting extra-curricular classes at preschools.
August 2020 - February 2021: In my second year of studies, I took up a part-time job as an assistant teacher in my second semester to gain more exposure, insight, and experience in conducting extra-curricular classes at preschools.
August 2020 - February 2021: In my second year of studies, I took up a part-time job as an assistant teacher in my second semester to gain more exposure, insight, and experience in conducting extra-curricular classes at preschools.
What I did:
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Assist lead instructor in classroom management and setting up for drama and creative art extracurricular classes
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Collect data to create school term portfolios based for families to refer to
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Lead and conduct show-and-tell activities in building confidence in speech
What I learnt:
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How to scaffold teaching using the same teaching material with accordance to the developmental abilities of children in the different age groups
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How to craft drama props for musical performances
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How to involve the use of children's crafts made for musical performances
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How to prepare termly portfolios
Skills:
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Classroom management
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Communication
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Creativity
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Leadership
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Planning & Organisation
What I did:
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​Assist lead teachers in preparing and organising lesson materials
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Assist lead teachers in lesson and activity facilitation
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Assist lead teachers in performing routine care
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Assist lead teachers in year-end concert preparations and rehearsals
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Conduct lessons and activities to support building conceptual knowledge in numeracy, motor skills development, language and literacy
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Plan lesson and learning centre activities according to classroom theme
Star Learners
(Field Practicum 2020)
In my second year of studies, my practicum took place at Star Learners @ Sembawang Way from November 2020 to December 2020, for a period of 5 weeks. I was attached to the class of 25 Kindergarten 1 children (4 to 5 years old).
In my second year of studies, my practicum took place at Star Learners @ Sembawang Way from November 2020 to December 2020, for a period of 5 weeks. I was attached to the class of 25 Kindergarten 1 children (4 to 5 years old).
What I learnt:
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How to craft age-appropriate lessons, activities, and resources
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How to be clear, concise, and firm in passing instructions or correcting behaviour
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How to encourage children to develop positive habits
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How to set and inform children on classroom rules to abide to
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How to set routines in class with transitions to create structure for a smooth classroom flow
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How to create a well-organised classroom to support positive learning environment
Skills:
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​Classroom management
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Creativity
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Communication
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Integrated lesson planning
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Interpersonal
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Leadership
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Observation & Analytical
Da Vinci Group
August 2019 - February 2020: In my first year of studies, I took up a part-time job as a teacher in my second semester to gain more exposure, insight, and experience in conducting extra-curricular classes at preschools.
August 2019 - February 2020: In my first year of studies, I took up a part-time job as a teacher in my second semester to gain more exposure, insight, and experience in conducting extra-curricular classes at preschools.
August 2019 - February 2020: In my first year of studies, I took up a part-time job as a teacher in my second semester to gain more exposure, insight, and experience in conducting extra-curricular classes at preschools.
What I did:
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Assist lead instructor in classroom management and setting up for Neuroeducation (Ceramics, Theatre, Robotics) extracurricular classes
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Conduct online English Language lesson for children in Japan through Zoom Platform
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Lead and facilitate field trip as a guide at Kok Fah Technology Farm
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Plan and design lessons and activities in line with the interest of children
What I learnt:
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How to scaffold teaching using the same teaching material with accordance to the developmental abilities of children in the different age groups
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How to craft resources in relation to specific themes and topics
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How to prepare lesson plans and newsletters
Skills:
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Classroom management
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Communication
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Creativity
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Leadership
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Planning & Organisation
Bright Juniors
(Field Practicum 2019)
In my first year of studies, my practicum took place at Bright Juniors Preschool from May 2019 to July 2019. It was a once a week practicum for a period of 10 weeks. I was attached to the class of 18 Pre-Nursery children (2 to 3 years old).
In my first year of studies, my practicum took place at Bright Juniors Preschool from May 2019 to July 2019. It was a once a week practicum for a period of 10 weeks. I was attached to the class of 18 Pre-Nursery children (2 to 3 years old).
What I did:
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Assist lead teachers in lesson and activity facilitation
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Assist lead teachers in performing routine care
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Made classroom decorative props for Father's Day
What I learnt:
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How to care for children with different temperaments
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How to do thorough observation and analysis of the needs and abilities of each unique child at pre-nursery level
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How to do toileting with the children
Skills:
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Communication
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Interpersonal
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Observation & Analytical
Ready Steady Go Kids
November 2018 - May 2019: While waiting for the April semester to begin, I took up a part-time job as a teacher to gain more exposure, insight, and experience in teaching physical education at preschools.
November 2018 - May 2019: While waiting for the April semester to begin, I took up a part-time job as a teacher to gain more exposure, insight, and experience in teaching physical education at preschools.
What I did:
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Assist in setting up for indoor and outdoor sports activity classes in building motor skills
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Lead and implement warm-ups, lessons, games and cool downs for preschool children
What I learnt:
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How to scaffold teaching of sport skills with accordance to the developmental milestones of children in different age groups
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How to mirror movement when teaching sport skills
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How important it is to have an alternative activity plan (wet weather/spoilt equipment)
Skills:
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Classroom management
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Communication
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Leadership
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Planning & Organisation
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