TPS2601/102/0/2019

Tutorial Letter 102/0/2019

Teaching Practice Placement Information &

Forms
TPS2601

Year module

Department of Curriculum and Instructional

Studies

This tutorial letter contains important information

about your module.

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CONTENTS
Page

1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................... 3
3 CONTACT DETAILS ................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2 Teaching Practice Office ............................................................................................................... 3
3.3 Available Facilities for Student Support (Teacher Centres) …………………………...........4
4 PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTERGRATED LEARNING ................................................. 5
5 GUIDELINES- PLACEMENT OF STUDENT TEACHERS AT SCHOOL ...................................... 5
6 GUIDELINES FOR TEACHING PRACTICE MODULES .............................................................. 8
7 LETTER REQUESTING SCHOOL PLACEMENT FOR THE STUDENT ...................................... 9
8 ANNEXURE A- GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL & STUDENT TEACHER ............................. 11
9 DSAR25 PLACEMENT FORM ................................................................................................... 13
10 DSAR27 PLACEMENT FORM ................................................................................................... 15
11 INDEMNITY FORM..................................................................................................................... 17
12 ATTENDANCE REGISTER OF STUDENT TEACHER .............................................................. 19
13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................ 21
14 IN CLOSING ............................................................................................................................... 22

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Dear Student

1 INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to welcome you to the teaching practice component of your professional
development. Teaching practice is the core of our teacher education programmes. We shall do
our best to make your teaching practice experience interesting, rewarding and successful. You
will be well on your way to success if you start with your school placement arrangements early
in the year or even before you register for the teaching practice module.
This tutorial letter also contains essential guidelines for your teaching practice period. Consult
the guidelines prior to and during your school teaching practice period. We have also included
some general and administrative information in this tutorial letter.

2 PURPOSE
• To provide guidelines for all teaching practice students before, during and after their
period of teaching practice at the school.

• To ensure a positive teaching practical experience for all students registered for teaching
practice modules.
VERY IMPORTANT: Read this letter carefully before you decide on the school and the
teaching practice period.
This tutorial letter contains important information on specific teaching practice placement
matters.

3 CONTACT DETAILS
3.1 Lecturer(s)
For your lecturers’ contact details kindly refer to the Tutorial Letter 101 of the teaching practice
module you are registered for.

3.2 Teaching Practice Office- Contact Details

Teaching Practice Office

Address: Sunnyside Campus, Building 10 Room 01- 030
Rissik Street, Pretoria, 0001

Teaching practice has introduced Skype for face-to-face contact with staff members for student
support. We encourage you to use this if you have Skype on your PC, laptop or mobile device.
To provide dedicated support to our students, we have partitioned our Student Help-Desk into
Provinces and or Countries. Refer to the table below for our contact details for each province or
country.

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NB: You will receive your placement confirmation letter via teachprac@unisa.ac.za,
please do not respond to this email. Kindly send your responses, DSAR25/27 and the
related teaching practice placement enquiries using your relevant workstation / country
email addresses.

EASTERN CAPE, FREE-STATE & NORTH WEST

Workstation Contact Skype Contact Email
Coordinator
Mr Ramoba 012 481 2805 Teacprac1 teachec@unisa.ac.za
012 481 2885
KWAZULU- NATAL
Workstation Contact Skype Contact Email
Coordinator
Miss Thole 012 481 2929 Teacprac2 teachkzn@unisa.ac.za
012 481 2841 Teacprac2A
012 484 1164
Mr Mangwato 012 481 2736
012 481 2759
WESTERN CAPE & NORTHEN CAPE
Workstation Contact Skype Contact Email
Coordinator
012 484 1152 Teacprac3 teachnfw@unisa.ac.za
Ms Botha (Assistant) 012 481 2882 Teacprac3A
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Outside Republic of South Africa)
Workstation Contact Skype Contact Email
Coordinator
Mr Makhetha 012 484 1048 Teachinternational teachsi@unisa.ac.za
GAUTENG
Workstation Contact Skype Contact Email
Coordinator
Ms Mahanyele 012 481 2891 Teacprac4 teachgp@unisa.ac.za
012 481 2811 Teacprac4A
012 484 1168
LIMPOPO & MPUMALANGA
Workstation Contact Skype Contact Email
Coordinator
Ms Ndhlovu 012 481 2730 Teacprac5 teachlmn@unisa.ac.za
012 481 2822

PLEASE NOTE:

Do not contact your lecturer(s) about school placement enquiries. Also, do not contact the
teaching practice administrative officers about academic enquiries or the submission of
assignments. Nonetheless, as this mode of learning is different to many of our students, UNISA
provides support in many ways.

3.3 Available Facilities for Student Support (Teacher Centres)

UNISA has entered into partnerships with VODACOM and the Department of Basic Education
to establish Teacher Centres (TC’s) in various locations across South Africa. This is to enable
you (as a UNISA student) to have free access to computers and Internet. This access enables
you to conduct the following related activities:

• Access Internet
• Registration
• Access MyUNISA
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• Access Online courses (e.g. BPT1501)

• Participate in Discussion Forums
• Online submission of assignments
• Engaging in e-tutoring activities and
• Any information you will require to prepare for your teaching practice lessons

PLEASE NOTE: Any other activities outside of the above mentioned, will be for your own
cost e.g. printing, photocopying etc. To find the location of the Teacher Centre nearest to
you, please visit: www.unisa.ac.za/TC

4 PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTERGRATED LEARNING

The Higher Education Qualification Council (HEQC) stipulates that students should be placed at
schools and educational centres at the beginning of each year. The teaching practice period
runs from February to September. To enable this process to proceed smoothly and speedily,
your attention is drawn to the following sections.

5 GUIDELINES- PLACEMENT OF STUDENT TEACHERS AT SCHOOL

Now that you are registered for this module, please follow the steps below:

1. Go to page 8 to review specific guidelines for the teaching practice module registered.
2. Locate the relevant and nearest school that will meet your teaching practice
requirements.
3. In order to successfully request possible school placement, you will need to present and
submit to the school the following:
4. Letter to the School Principal requesting school placement for the Student Teacher-
Refer to page 9
5. Indemnity Form - Refer to Page 17
• Read carefully and sign the form
• Submit a copy to the School Principal
• Keep a copy for yourself
6. Once the school has agreed to accommodate you for the teaching practice, fill in the
teaching practice placement form
• DSAR25: Practical teaching placement form for students practicing in South
Africa- Refer to Page 13
• DSAR27: Practical teaching placement form for students practicing outside RSA-
Refer to Page 15
7. Alternatively, download the DSAR25/27 form on www.unisa.ac.za (go to Study,
Undergraduate studies, then click on the Forms & Codes).
8. Completely fill in the practical teaching placement form with:
• Student number
• Module code
• Province/ Country

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• City/ Town
• Name of the school and school details with school stamp
• Mentor Teacher details
• Specific start & finish dates (February to September)
• School Principal Signature
9. Submit the following to the Teaching Practice Office using the relevant Provincial or
International Contact Details on Page 4:
• The DSAR25 or DSAR27 practical teaching placement form; and
• The copy of Indemnity Form
10. When you receive your confirmation letter, you are encouraged to present it at the
school.
NB: Quality assurance is an important component of Teaching Practice and will be done
to ensure that all students comply with TP requirements.

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TEACHING PRACTICE PLACEMENT PROCEDURES

The student submits a The Teaching Practice Office

DSAR25 or DSAR27 form verifies school information
as soon as possible or no (Please allow 10 days due to
later than 31 March. high volumes of students)

Students are notified about The Teaching Practice Office

placement confirmation via captures information on the
SMS and myLife email system and assigns a
account (Please activate supervisor.
myUnisa)

The supervisor/ lecturer

Students start practical contacts the student regarding
teaching (The most suitable a school visit-date and time
period suggested is between and confirm it with school
February and September or principal (The student should
according to Portfolio/ also contact the supervisor if
Assignment submission dates) the supervisor has not
contacted the student)

The student completes the

school based practical
Consult Tutorial Letter 101 assignments and submits
for specific Portfolio/ them on or before due dates.
Assignment submission
dates. For more information on
assignments, contact your
Module Lecturer.

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6 GUIDELINES FOR TEACHING PRACTICE MODULES
Please ensure that you read and understand the guidelines applicable to your teaching practice module. When
selecting a school, please make sure that the school of your choice offers your registered teaching practice
subject/s in the relevant phase/s.

BEd Early Childhood Education

Module code Duration Guidelines

TPF2601 5 weeks For this module, you are required to complete 5 weeks (25 full school days) of
observation at a school with Grades R-3 pupils.

TPF2602

TPF3703

TPF3704

BEd Intermediate Phase

Module code Duration Guidelines

TPN2601 5 weeks For this module, you are required to complete 5 weeks (25 full school days) of
observation at a school with Grades 4-6 pupils.

TPN2602 5 Weeks

TPN3703 5 Weeks

TPN3704 5 Weeks

BEd Senior Phase and FET

Module code Duration Guidelines

TPS2601 5 weeks For this module you are required to do 5 weeks (25 full school days) of observation for a
Senior Phase (Grades 7-9) school and Further Education and Training Phase (Grades
10-12).
TPS2602 5 Weeks

TPS3703 5 Weeks

TPS3704 5 Weeks

Note:
• Each module has its own specified number of weeks and you cannot do two modules concurrently.
• You should do your teaching practice modules together with the subject didactic module/s or after
you have completed the didactic module/s, but not before you have completed them (Senior Phase/
FET).

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7 LETTER REQUESTING SCHOOL PLACEMENT FOR THE STUDENT

Dear Principal

Background

In terms of The National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development in South
Africa (2007) student-teachers have to be placed in functional schools where they will be able to
complement their theoretical training experience and gain valuable experience of day-to-day
school.

In response to the above mentioned policy requirement, the College of Education (CEDU) at
UNISA has established Teaching Practice Office (TPO) whose main function is to ensure that all
the registered student teachers are placed in schools. Students choose where to do their
teaching practice and it is expected that they will be professionally supported by Mentor
Teachers and/or Supervisors during their teaching practice period/s. The students’ teaching
practice is mainly to fulfil the Work-Integrated Learning (WiL) component of their respective
qualifications.

Request for student placement

The TPO, therefore, kindly requests to place this student teacher at your school to undergo
his/her teaching practice in order to fulfil the Work-Integrated Learning (WiL) requirements of
his/her qualification. The student will present a DSAR placement form for you to stamp and sign
as confirmation for his/her placement at your school.

The School Principal/ Mentor Teacher is also requested to familiarise the student teacher with
the school’s Code of Conduct. Please find the attached Annexure A with guidelines for School
Principals, Mentor Teachers and Students to assist you in guiding the student teacher.

On behalf of the Dean and the College of Education, we hope this request will receive your
positive consideration. For further information, please feel free to contact me using the below
contact information.
Yours sincerely

DR MJ SETHUSHA
ACTING TEACHING PRACTICE MANAGER
Email: teachprac@unisa.ac.za

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8 ANNEXURE A- GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL & STUDENT TEACHER

8.1 Placement of Student Teacher

Allocate the student teacher to an experienced teacher who can serve as a Mentor to the
student, and who understands the nature and importance of this venture.

8.2 Role of the School Principal

The principal
• has a decisive effect on the academic and professional character of the school and its
influence on the student teacher
• stimulates a culture of learning among the learners and a culture of teaching and
education among teachers; and in this way influences the student teacher
• supervises the student teacher’s involvement in teaching, education and training and the
teacher’s involvement in the student teacher’s activities
• ensures that the student teacher’s stay at the school is worthwhile
• serves as a link between the student teacher, the school and the university and ensures
that the necessary forms are completed properly and forwarded to the university.
• contacts the teaching practice coordinator directly, if there are any uncertainties or any
queries concerning the student’s teaching practice activities.

8.3 Role of the Mentor

The teacher who serves as a mentor for the duration of the student teacher’s visit to the school
• allows the student teacher to participate in the life of the class and the school, and
introduces the student teacher to the learners and staff
• shares ideas with the student teacher, answers question he/she may have, directs his/
her observations and involvement and makes the student teacher’s stay at the school
meaningful and informative
• ensures that the student teacher cultivates positive attitudes towards teaching and
education at school
• tactfully discusses mistakes with the student teacher, if necessary
• serves as a role model for the student teacher
• provides the university and the principal with a sincere, honest, detailed and useful
assessment of the student teacher that is in his/her best interest.
• contacts the teaching practice coordinator directly if there are any uncertainties or
queries concerning the student’s teaching practice activities.

8.4 What the Student Teacher is expected to do

We expect the student teacher to experience all aspects of school life whether positive or
negative. This visit should have a lasting effect on him/her. We trust that the student teacher
will be moulded positively with a professional outlook on teaching. The student teacher is
expected to:

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• become involved in and learn from as many teaching and educational experiences at
school as possible.
• take on more responsibilities for the class, with the teacher on hand as mentor, once
he/she has observed a teacher
• complete and submit the assignments that concentrate on the following matters:
o the presentation of various lessons
o the use of media
o the written or recorded exposition of the lessons
o dealing with learners with special education needs
o monitoring and marking the learners’ written work
o oral communication
• develop a critical and reflective attitude towards the school, teaching and education.
• see the connection between his/her teaching practice and theoretical studies in his/her
degree or postgraduate certificate courses
• try to make the life of the teacher who acts as a mentor a little easier for the duration of
his/her stay at the school
• be at the school during the full period prescribed for teaching practice
• start the school day with all the teachers and leave when they leave at the end of the
school day

8.5 Notes for both Student Teacher and School Principal

Please take note of the following Teaching Practice Office requirements:

• Teaching should at all times occur under the supervision of a qualified teacher (Mentor)
allocated by the school. The student is also required to participate in all school-related
activities for the full duration of the Teaching Practice period;
• Schools are not obligated to pay/remunerate the student teacher for the services
rendered during the teaching practicals;
• The student may not change schools after placement has been finalised without the
approval of the Teaching Practice Office;
• The student should report at the school on a daily basis for the full duration of the
Teaching Practice period;
• The student may not take leave from the school;
• The student may not be excused for private engagements during school time. In the case
of illness or any other official matter, the school and the Teaching Practice Office should
be notified immediately. A medical certificate must be submitted on return to the school in
case of illness;
• Should the student be absent from the Teaching Practice programme for any reason
whatsoever, s(h)e will be required to make up for the lost time;
• Should the student require permission to write examinations, arrangements with the
school and the Teaching Practice Office should be made well in advance. The student is
also required to supply the Principal with an official examination time-table;
• The student should at all times adhere to the safety regulations of the school.

Once again, thank you very much.

DR MJ SETHUSHA
ACTING TEACHING PRACTICE MANAGER

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9. DSAR25: PLACEMENT FORM

Practical teaching placement form for students practising in South Africa

UNISA student number

Students are required to complete this form in detail for their successful placement. Please note that an incorrectly completed form will delay the
placement process. You can view the list of available schools at www.unisa.ac.za Please mark with an X in the appropriate block.

SECTION A:

Which modules are you registered PCF410X PFC104T PTEAC1X PTEAC2Y PRS1045 TPF3704
for? Mark with a cross. PRS2049 PRS304C PRS403E PST104F PST204J TPF3703
PST304M PST402N TPR100C TPR200F TPS2601 TPF2602
TPS2602 TPS3703 TPS3704 TPN2601 TPN2602 TPF2601
TPN3703 TPN3704
Mark your province with a cross FS GP WC EC NC KZN MP NW L
Name of school where you intend to Are you employed by the
do your practical school? Yes No
City town
Contact details of school
Tel: ……………………. E-mail: ………………………………..
Mentor teacher's details Please tick you teaching practice month and write the date
School stamp if school confirms
Title & initials: .……..………….......... below.
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep they can accommodate you.
Surname: …….……..………………..
Please indicate specific dates:
Contact (cell): .……..…………..........
E-mail: ………………………….........
From: ……………….. To: …………………….

SECTION B:

Which modules are you registered PCF410X PFC104T PTEAC1X PTEAC2Y PRS1045 TPF3704
for? Mark with a cross. PRS2049 PRS304C PRS403E PST104F PST204J TPF3703
PST304M PST402N TPR100C TPR200F TPS2601 TPF2602
TPS2602 TPS3703 TPS3704 TPN2601 TPN2602 TPF2601
TPN3703 TPN3704
Mark your province with a cross FS GP WC EC NC KZN MP NW L
Name of school where you intend to Are you employed by the
do your practical school? Yes No
City / town
Contact details of school
Tel: ……………………. E-mail: ………………………………..
Mentor teacher's details Please tick you teaching practice month and write the date
School stamp if school confirms
Title & initials: .……..…………......... below.
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep they can accommodate you.
Surname: …….……..……………….
Please indicate specific dates:
Contact (cell): .……..…………........
E-mail: …………………………........
From: ……………….. To: …………………….

School principal's signature: ……………………………………………….. Date: …………………………………………

To return this form, please refer to the relevant Provincial Teaching Practice Contact Details
Please include your student number and the name of the form (DSAR25) in the subject line of the e-mail.

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10 DSAR27: PLACEMENT FORM

Practical teaching placement form for students practising outside RSA

UNISA student number

Students are required to complete this form in detail for their successful placement. Please note that an incorrectly completed form will delay the
placement process. Please mark with an X in the appropriate block.

SECTION A:

Which modules are you registered for? PCF410X PFC104T PTEAC1X PTEAC2Y PRS1045 TPF3704
Mark with a cross. PRS2049 PRS304C PRS403E PST104F PST204J TPF3703
PST304M PST402N TPR100C TPR200F TPS2601 TPF2602
TPS2602 TPS3703 TPS3704 TPN2601 TPN2602 TPF2601
TPN3703 TPN3704
Country
Name of school where you intend to do Are you employed by the
your practical school? Yes No
City/ Town
Contact details of school
Tel: ……………………. E-mail: ………………………………..
Mentor teacher's details Please tick you teaching practice month and write the date
Title & initials: .……..…………........... School stamp if school confirms
below.
Surname: …….……..………………… they can accommodate you.
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Contact (cell): .……..…………...........
E-mail: ………………………….......... Please indicate specific dates:
From: ……………….. To: …………………….

SECTION B:

Which modules are you registered for? PCF410X PFC104T PTEAC1X PTEAC2Y PRS1045 TPF3704
Mark with a cross. PRS2049 PRS304C PRS403E PST104F PST204J TPF3703
PST304M PST402N TPR100C TPR200F TPS2601 TPF2602
TPS2602 TPS3703 TPS3704 TPN2601 TPN2602 TPF2601
TPN3703 TPN3704
Country
Name of school where you intend to do Are you employed by the
your practical school? Yes No
City/ Town
Contact details of school
Tel: ……………………. E-mail: ………………………………..
Mentor teacher's details Please tick you teaching practice month and write the date
Title & initials: .……..…………............ School stamp if school confirms
below.
Surname: …….……..………………… they can accommodate you.
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Contact (cell): .……..…………...........
E-mail: …………………………........... Please indicate specific dates:
From: ……………….. To: …………………….

School principal's signature: ……………………………………………….. Date: …………………………

To return this form, please refer to the International Teaching Practice Contact Details

Please include your student number and the name of the form (DSAR27) in the subject line of the e-mail.

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11 INDEMNITY FORM
Please note that all students on teaching practice are required to sign the standard Unisa indemnity form below.
For the purposes of this form, teaching practice is considered a “field trip”. The copy of the completed indemnity
must be submitted to the school principal and another copy must be kept by student.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE
I agree that the University of South Africa, its agents, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and
representatives (hereafter referred to as “UNISA”), are not responsible for any death, illness, injury, loss or damage of any
kind sustained by any person or student while I am participating in the field trip and all related activities, caused in any
manner.

DESCRIPTION OF RISKS
I acknowledge that I am aware of the possible risks, dangers and hazards associated with participating in the field trip and
all related activities of the trip, including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury to others or myself. These risks include,
but are not limited to:

1. TRAVEL: the risks associated with travel and all related activities including transport by public or private motor vehicle,
buses, aircraft and so forth,
2. WEATHER: any injury, illness, death, loss or damage resulting from exposure to weather elements;
3. PHYSICAL: physical injuries such as muscular injuries, bruises, scrapes, cuts, sprains, dislocations, broken bones, and
head, facial or dental injuries which might result from an accidental injury; illness resulting from food poisoning or
parasites: and the possibilities of physical confrontations whether caused by myself or some other person or persons
which result in injuries and/or death.

I accept and assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, permanent disability,
damage to property or losses as a result thereof.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY

In consideration of UNISA allowing me to participate in the field trip and all related activities, I agree as follows;

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have against UNISA, and their members, officers,
employees, students, agents and independent contractors as a result of my participation in the field trip and all related
activities;

2. TO RELEASE UNISA from any and all liability from any loss, damage, injury or expense that I may suffer, or that my
next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in the field trip and all related activities due to any cause;

3. TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS UNISA from any and all liability for any damage including consequential
damages to the property of UNISA, or personal injury to, any third party, resulting from my participation in the field trip and
all related activities;

4. IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made
by UNISA other than what is set forth in this agreement.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT, I have executed this agreement
voluntarily, and that this agreement is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, representatives and myself.

Full names and ID number Emergency contact Signature

Surname

Signed this day of___________________, 20___________, at __________________.

…………………………..…………………
Signature of person or Student

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12 Attendance register of student Teacher at school

Please note that this register should be completed on a daily basis by the student and the school-based mentor.
The principal is expected to sign this register at the end of the Teaching Practice period and the register
must be submitted, by the student, to the Teaching Practice Office.

Student number:………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name of school:……………………………………………………………………………………..…………………

Address:………………………………………………………..…………………..…………………………………..

Contact details:………………………………………………………………………………………………..….……

E-mail:……………………………………………………………………………………..…………….………………

Name and surname of mentor:………………………………………………………………………………..……..

Name and surname of principal/HOD:………………………………………………………………………………

Week 1

Student number Module Grade Student Date Signature of mentor Date

signature

Week 2

Student number Module Grade Student Date Signature of mentor Date

signature

Week 3

Student number Module Grade Student Date Signature of mentor Date

signature

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Week 4

Student number Module Grade Student Date Signature of mentor Date

signature

Week 5

Student number Module Grade Student Date Signature of mentor Date

signature

Declaration by the school principal/HOD

I, ……………………………………………, the Principal/Head of Department of the above school confirm that

………………………………. has attended/did not attend his/her full Teaching Practice period.

Date: …………………………………………………

Signature: …………………………………………………

School stamp

To return this register, please refer to the International / Provincial Teaching Practice Contact Details

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13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The following are questions frequently asked by students who are registered for teaching
practice modules:

• Can I arrange my own teaching practice?

Students must complete and submit a DSAR25 or DSAR27 form with the school
stamp and principal’s signature for the school of their choice. The form is
included in this tutorial letter or can be obtained from the Unisa website or any
Unisa registration office. The DSAR25 or DSAR27 form can also be found at the
back of the College of Education’s my Registration @ Unisa brochure.

• Can I do my teaching practice in a school where I am doing my internship?

Possibly; however, the Teaching Practice Office (TPO) may request that you be
placed at another school to ensure that all the requirements for teaching practice
are met.

• I will be relocating to China (or anywhere in the world, outside the borders of South
Africa); may I do my teaching practice there?
Yes, all international (outside Republic of South Africa) students are allowed to do
practicals in their own countries. You may only do your practicals in an English-
speaking school because all assignments and workbooks must be completed in
English.

• Will a Supervisor visit me during my teaching practice at a school?

Only students who have received the confirmation letters will be visited by a
Supervisor. If you submitted a DSAR placement form but did not receive the
confirmation letter, please contact the Teaching Practice Office.

• What procedure do I follow if I want to change the school where I am placed?

You should make enquiries directly to the relevant workstation coordinator as
indicated for each province and country. Please refer to the table with contact
details provided in this tutorial letter. Also, inform the current school about the
changes.

• How many hours must I spend at the school on a daily basis?

You are required to start the school day with all the teachers and leave when they
leave at the end of the school day

• What should I do if I want to transfer my teaching practice module to the following year?
Teaching practice has to be completed in the year of registration. Students may
cancel their teaching practice modules through Student Admissions and
Registrations. You will not receive any financial benefit from such a cancellation;
and will remain liable for the full fees for the cancelled teaching practice
module(s).

• Who should I contact if I experience problems with the academic content (e.g.
Assignment 50) of my teaching practice module?
Direct all enquiries related to the academic content of your teaching practice
module to the relevant lecturer. Refer to Tutorial Letter 101 for contact details.

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• Who do I contact to find out if Unisa has received my teaching practice assignment/
Portfolio(s)?
You must keep track of your assignments/ Portfolios via myUnisa. You may also
contact the Assignment Section. Please do not contact your Lecturer or the
Teaching Practice Office. Refer to tutorial letter 101 for contact details.

• If I am in a non-English speaking country, must the assignment be in English?

Even if you are in a non-English speaking country, your assignments have to be
done in English.

• Who must I contact if I did not receive my study material/ tutorial letters?
You must contact Despatch Department, e-mail address despatch@unisa.ac.za

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The Teaching Practice Office wishes you all the best in your studies.

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