BAEL CURRICULUM STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

 Language proficiency development  Limited diversity in teaching

Subject: Student The curriculum typically includes activities and approaches
teaching/Practicum exercises that aim to enhance students' The curriculum may primarily
Fourth-year – 2nd language proficiency. Through practice focus on traditional teaching
semester teaching, students have the opportunity to methods and approaches,
improve their oral and written communication potentially limiting the
skills, which are vital for effective teaching and exploration of innovative and
future career prospects. alternative pedagogical
strategies. This could hinder
 Pedagogical training the development of creative
Practice teaching is an integral part of the BA and adaptable teaching skills
English Curriculum, which allows students to that are necessary for
gain hands-on experience in the classroom. engaging students with varying
This practical component helps aspiring learning styles and
teachers develop their instructional and preferences.
classroom management skills, as well as their
ability to create engaging and effective lesson  Lack of professional
plans. development opportunities
While the BA English
Curriculum provides a
 Build strong teacher-student relationships foundation for future teaching
During Practicum teaching, there are careers, it may not offer
possibilities that they can build strong bonds extensive opportunities for
and relationships through clear ongoing professional
communication between students and development. Continuous
teachers. As teachers will provide avenues for learning and staying up-to-
students to ask questions and clarify doubts, date with new research,
such as face-to-face interactions, chats, emails, methodologies, and
and discussion forums. Teachers should listen educational trends are crucial
to students' concerns and respect their for effective teaching, but the
opinions. Students, in turn, should trust their curriculum may not fully
teachers and follow their guidance. Students address this aspect.
thrive when they feel their voices are heard
and valued. Teachers should also practice  Limited real-world exposure
active listening, where they pay attention, While practice teaching
paraphrase, and clarify students' opinions and provides valuable classroom
perspectives. experience, it may not fully
reflect the challenges and
 Classroom Management Skills complexities of real-world
Practicum Teaching helps students develop teaching. The controlled
effective classroom management skills. They environment of practice
learn how to create a conducive learning teaching may not adequately
environment, handle student behavior, and prepare students for the
maintain discipline in the classroom. These diverse range of students,
skills are crucial for successful teaching classroom dynamics, and
careers. administrative responsibilities
they may encounter in actual
 Reflection and Self-Evaluation
Practicum teachers will reflect on their
teaching experiences and critically evaluate
their own performance. They learn to identify
their strengths and areas for improvement,
which enables them to grow as teachers. The
practice of self-reflection fosters a continuous
learning mindset and enhances professional
development.
teaching positions.
 Transitions and Changes
As students move to different
grade levels or teachers
change, strong relationships
established with one teacher
may need to be rebuilt or may
not continue with the same
level of intensity. This can
create challenges in
maintaining consistent support
and connection for students.
 Time Constraints
Building and maintaining
strong relationships with
students require time and
effort. Teachers may find it
challenging to allocate
sufficient time to develop
individual connections with
each student, especially in
larger class sizes or with heavy
workloads.