The City School

Centre for Educational Professional Development

TCS Newly Inducted Teachers’ Orientation and Induction Programme – 2021-22

The Newly Inducted Teachers’ Orientation and Induction programme is a unique Format Face to Face
training opportunity to help newly inducted teachers develop their pedagogical skills Duration 8 hours
in line with the 21st century skills and providing them with a stepping stone to grow Assessment Reflective logs
within their careers at The City School (TCS). It will provide teachers with the
Who is this Mandatory for all teachers recruited for
opportunity to be welcomed into the TCS network and prepare them for their new role
programme TCS system
and perform as per TCS Standards and skills required of a teacher.
for?
Aims Framework Orientation
 Stimulate teachers to think creatively and professionally to develop school stage Certificate of Attendance
practices
 Help understand and meet the competencies set out within TCS teacher
standards.
 Introduce teachers to TCS policies and procedures
 Share vital information about the academic and operational services TCS
provides

Key Features Instructional A wide range of instructional strategies

 Hands-on practice and reflection based learning and teaching experience Strategies and web-based educational applications
 Additional local information for those travelling from out of city staff and will be employed: brainstorming,
expats simulation, role-play, group/pair work,
 Get the opportunity to connect with other newly joined teachers and independent learning, presentations,
members of TCS staff and work collaboratively with a mentor project work and tutor-led sessions.
 COURSE OUTLINE (Revised)

Session 1: Session 2: Session 3:

Introduction to TCS System and Learning and Teaching Assessment and Online Learning
effective teacher
 Introduction of programme  Classroom Management  Assessment

 Lesson planning  Online/Blended learning

 The City School as a Network
(Mission, Vision, Philosophy)  TCS Lesson Plan  Digital Citizenship

 Learning outcomes and objectives

 TCS CEPD introduction, vision,  Student safety and security
training programmes, growth  Bloom’s taxonomy (Pandemic SoPs)
trajectory
 Lesson planning …continued

 The Effective Teacher

 Effective Questioning

 TCS Teacher Competencies

 Managing Resources

 Reflective Practitioner

2.5 hours 3 hours 2.5 hours

BUDDY SUPPORT:
- Brief description on Buddy Support; topics to be covered with buddy within 3 - 6 months (See the folder – Role of
Buddy)