programmes on the basis of the four common
approaches of bridging the T-P gap – reflection in
action, school-based inquiry or research, using
pedagogical tools to create a ‘simulated’ school
environment and experiential learning. The interactions
will be done in a more systematic and meaningful
manner at both the course and programme levels.
• NIE will explore with MOE the secondment of
practitioners from schools to NIE, especially
those who have potential to be SCMs. They
will be attached to NIE to teach ITP and TPD
courses as part of their professional development.
• The Enhanced School Experience for PGDE will be
structured to allow student teachers to fully benefit
from it. The ESE will provide student teachers with
an induction to the school culture and environment,
opportunities to observe experienced teachers and to
co-teach, as well as provide a structure for observing
and reflecting on these experiences. These activities
would optimise the time spent in schools with key
takeaways that would directly benefit them during the
course of the programme in NIE.