MURANG’A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

NAME:GRACE WANGECHI KIHARA

REG NO:EH201/0658/2023

PROGRAMME: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2024/2025

YEAR OF STUDY: 2

PRACTICUM INSTITUTION: MUNAINI PRIMARY AND JUNIOR SCHOOL

PRACTICUM DURATION: 1 MONTH

UNIT TITLE: PRACTICUM

UNIT CODE: TDC 200

TASK: PRACTICUM REPORT

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 Declaration
I solemnly declare that all information written in this report is my work, true and based on my
knowledge and experience throughout my practicum period.The reference material are gathered
in the reference section.

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Acknowledgment
Firstly, I acknowledge the Munaini Primary and junior secondary school administration led by
the headteacher Mrs Cecilia Mwangi and all other stakeholders for giving me a chance to
undertake practicum in their institution. Secondly, I express my heartfelt gratitude to my
cooperating teacher Tr.Catherine for the support throughout my practicum period. I also thank
my supervisor Dr. Mbacho and Murang’a University lecturers in school of education for their
inspiration and equipping me with relevant skills.

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Dedication
I dedicate this work to the Almighty God my source of wisdom and knowledge, my beloved
family and to all the well wishers for the untiring support.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Declaration.....................................................................................................................................2
Acknowledgment...........................................................................................................................3
Dedication......................................................................................................................................4
List of tables...................................................................................................................................6
List of figures.................................................................................................................................7
List of abbreviations and acronyms...............................................................................................8
DEFINITION OF TERMS...............................................................................................................9
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...............................................................................................................9
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION OF THE SCHOOL......................................................................10
1.1 Geographical Location.......................................................................................................10
1.2 Historical Background........................................................................................................10
1.3 School vision......................................................................................................................10
1.4 School mission...................................................................................................................10
1.5 Core values........................................................................................................................10
1.6 School structure.................................................................................................................11
Physical structure.................................................................................................................11
Organizational structure....................................................................................................12
DETAILS OF PLACEMENT DEPARTMENT...........................................................................13
SECTION 2:PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE...................................................................................14
2.1 Purpose set of learning outcomes and general activities undertaken...............................14
2.2 Specific activities undertaken............................................................................................15
2.3 An analysis of learnt knowledge and applied skills............................................................15
2.4 A profile of skills and competencies gained/acquired.......................................................15
SECTION 3..................................................................................................................................17
Summary..................................................................................................................................17
Conclusion...............................................................................................................................17
Recommendations...................................................................................................................17
References...............................................................................................................................18

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List of tables

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 List of figures
Distribution of PERFOMANCE OF GRADE 8 STUDENTS

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List of abbreviations and acronyms

B.O.M Board of management

C.D.F County Development Fund
CT Cooperating teacher
PTA Parents Teachers Association
PE Physical Education
L/S Life Skills
KISW Kiswahili
HIST History

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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Practicum> a course of study designed especially for the preparation of a teacher that involves
the supervised practical application of previously studied theory.
Teaching Practicum.> is exploration of actual practice of teaching under supervision of a
cooperating teacher.
Vision> is a statement of details of which the institution aspire to achieve.
Mission> is a statement which defines the institution objectives and how it will meet the
objectives.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The practicum period enhanced real application of theoretical knowledge learnt in classroom
setting.
The practicum also led to adoption of new environment and interaction with staff members and
students.
The key drive throughout the period was learning through observation and in some cases
involvement under supervision of cooperating teacher.The cooperating teacher assigned some
duties to me where I gained several skills and competencies.

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION OF THE SCHOOL
1.1 Geographical Location
Munaini Primary and Junior secondary is located in Iriaini zone Gitundu sub location Othaya
Central Division and Nyeri South Subcounty in Nyeri County.
Munaini Primary School was established in 1949 under the sponsorship of the then District
Education Board which changed to County Education Board

1.2 Historical Background

Munaini Primary was established in 1949under the sponsorship of the then District
Education Board (DEB) which changed to County Educational Board(CEB) following the
devolution of government occassioned by 2010 constitution.
In 1965 it relocated to its present site, whereby the neighboring community gave 4.7 acres of
land and the local government gave 5.2 acres.
In 1968, led by the minister of education several classrooms were constructed.
The school has already been served by 25 headteachers with the 25th still in progress.
The school got book donation from the Book Aid International and the government.
The school is qualified to teach pupils from grade one to eight.
1.3 School vision
To be leading educational institution in the region.

1.4 School mission

To provide quality education relevant to the current and future needs.

1.5 Core values

 Integrity
 Respect
 Excellence
 Commitment
 Innovation
 Wholeness

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1.6 School structure

Physical structure

Library
There was well arranged with all revision materials and books.
Administration block
Administration included principals’, bursar’s office and the staffroom.
Kitchen
The kitchen is located behind the library where cleanness is maintained.
Classrooms
The school has a total of 22 classrooms.
Playing field
The field enhanced games and PE lesson.
Toilets
The school has 15 toilets for the boys and urinals and 16 toilets for the girls which are behind
the classrooms.
Computer lab
The school had a computer lab which bwas cited near the library.
The laboratory had several computers which easened teaching of the computer lessons and
moreso gaining of skills.
Water tanks
The school had two water tanks with capacity of 10000litres each.
Also has water 3 holders for cleaning purposes.

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Organizational structure

Board of management

Parents Deputy principal Student president

Accounts clerk Principal Deputy president

Non teaching staff Head of department Cabinet secretaries

Class teachers Class governors

Students

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DETAILS OF PLACEMENT DEPARTMEN
Munaini Primary and Junior secondary has many departments as follows:
1.Department of languages
Tr.Pauline was incharge of the English department.
Duties of the language department
 Ensured the students gain good communication skills and knows how to expess their
views to other people.
 Ensured correct language is used in school.

2.Department of sciences
Mr.Mugo was in charge of science department.

3.Humanities
Tr.Lydiah was in charge of humanities.

4.Games department
The school was involved in football, volleyball, netball, and badminton, where Tr.Grace was
incharge.

5. Clubs and societies

The school had the debate club and the scouts.
6.Computer department
Mr. David was in charge of the computer department.
7.Guidance and counselling
Madam Linda was in charge of the club. The club ensured the mental fitness of the pupils.

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SECTION 2:PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

2.1 Purpose set of learning outcomes and general activities undertaken

Purpose
Practicum was meant to give the student teacher trainee experience in the school under
supervision of a cooperating teacher before actual teaching practice.
It enables the student teacher to master and practice the concepts,principles, skills and values in
readiness for the actual teaching practice.The student teacher is required to observe classroom
learning and teaching styles and also interact with learners in the school and the community.
It also equips the student teacher with the essential experiences enshrined in the competence
based curriculum hence developing their professional competencies.
Learning outcomes
The following are set of learning outcomes throughout the practicum;
 Classroom management techniques
 Skills required for best teaching methods
 Challenges faced in teaching
 Challenges faced by students
 Teamwork in teaching
 Ways in which a teacher engages students
 Ways of setting up a classroom
 Association of the school and the community
General activities undertaken
The general activities undertaken were;
 Marking the student register with permission of the cooperating teacher.
 Assisting in supervision of general cleaning
 Assisting in supervision of students when taking meals
 Marking students books with permission of the cooperating teacher.
 Assisting in group discussion of the students on questions of clarification.

2.2 Specific activities undertaken

 Classroom activities that is,marking students books, calling students register and teaching
with permission of the cooperating teacher.
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  Duty Rota; I assisted the teacher on duty in ensuring the students arrive early in school
and actively respond to bells.
 The hospitality department; I interacted with the cooks who helped me understand most
of the kitchen activities.With the help of teacher on duty, I was able to assist in arranging
students in queues when taing meals.
 At the curricular department, I assisted in coaching football.
 At the bursar’s office, I assisted in filling the fees register, recording information in
 relevant financial records such as the consumer store ledger and the trial balance.
2.3 An analysis of learnt knowledge and applied skills
 In classroom , learnt how and reasons to enhance good communication skills such as
being audible and maintaining eye contact when teaching.
 In staffroom, teamwork was enhanced by sharing ideas on how to motivate learners
and enhance performance.
 In solving some disputes and some academic questions critical thinking and problem
solving skills were highly applied.
 The core values I potrayed by respecting others and being open minded.
 I learnt as ateacher the learning objectives should be clear to the students.
 I learnt as a teacher I should engage the students at beginning of a lesson by asing
what we learned in our previous lesson and also linking what I will teach with our
previous lesson content.
 Lastly, learnt that assessment and asing questions makes the students recall what they
learnt.
2.4 A profile of skills and competencies gained/acquired
The one month practicum attachment has been of great importance and I acquired some skills
and competencies as follows;
 Skills on how to mark the class register
 Skills on how to fill the T.O.D’s daily occurrence book
 Skills on how to prepare a lesson plan
 Skills on teaching methodologies
 Competent in setting student examinations
 Skills on how to advice students academically
 Competent on handling students disputes
 Skills on keeping record of work.
 Competent on guiding the student during physical exercise.
 Skills on how to interact with students.
2.5 Observations and critique

Obsevations

 I observed that students have differences either in terms of background,

mental capacities and needs to be handled individually.

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  I observed that students need to be motivated both positively and negatively
where possible to maintain discipline and good academic performance.
 I observed that not only teachers contribute to school performance but also
the the parents and the community through fee contribution and giving
guidance to their students.
 I observed that preparation of a lesson plan and records of work ensures the
syllabus is coveed on time.
 I observed that teamwork ensures great school performance.
 Lastly, I observed the non teaching staff plays a major role in contributing to
development and success of the school by offering the services needed for the
teaching and learning process such as security,cooking ,cleaning,and
secretarial services

Critique

Among all well done wor within the school environment indeed there must be
some stain and therefore there must be some be criticized and put into
consideration and are as follows;

1. Firstly, the school library need to be advanced and have enough seats to
accommodate a large number of students to conduct their studies.

2. Secondly, the working environment for the teachers must be spacious to

avoid congestion in the staffroom.

3. Lastly, the practicum period was too short and not enough to be in l school
offices thus the experiences that I came across was scheduled for one month
hence less information.
Relevance of the experience to training
The period gave me a grips of the actua teaching and learning process, I acquired
new set of skills attitude and knowledge in my career life . It improved my
communication skills thus creating a good heaithy relation. I

SECTION 3
Summary
Summarizing on my practicum report, the primary goal of the practicum was to prepare me for
the actual teaching practice. During the class attendance wih the cooperating teacher I learnt that
she was always willing to guide and correct me.

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Several places and departments within the school are interdependent to each other and are
important in the school. Through the experiences that I learnt during the exploration I
encountered a good relationship with the senior teachers and all students.
The practicum enabled me to understand and have skills on different departments within the
school setting where there are emphasis on instructional time, course development, assignment
grading and other curriculum review and planning issues.
The practicum enabled me to conceptualize and execute the course syllabus with the help of the
cooperating teacher.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I can say that there were positive and negative aspects, strengths and weaknesses
during this period of practicum experience. I mastered the time Daffirm that all the steps in my
cooperating teacher lesson plan were covered in the class as the time allocated.
Working environment plays a vital role in motivating the teachers and teachers in duties
assigned.
During my practicum, I tried to be responsible in every aspect where I followed my schedule , I
hereby say that the education faculty should arrange the practicum well in advance in which the
practicum to take place so that as the student teacher I should be taught how to follow the
syllabus and the curriculum in general.
The practicum has been well and has been my mentorship model towards attaining the skills and
knowledge that I need to have during my teaching period. The practicum has made me increase
my personal effort and constructive professional communication , presenting an ethical,
responsible and professional attitude towards the school staff students and parent.

Recommendations
During the practicum period at Kagumo Junior Secondary School I did some discoveries as
follows;
 The teachers should motivate the students in whatever the way
possible that it may result to their performance and academic
development of the school.

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  The university executive should extend the duration of the practicum
to at least two months for student teacher to cover all areas of study.
 I would recommend the university to always get involved in making
arrangements with the outside organization to get attachments for
their students.
 The university should release the practicumkm letters early enough
for students to search for attachment places earlier.
 Teacher student interaction should be encouraged to avoid fear among
students
 I recommend the university to carry out constant supervision and
monitoring of students during practicum period so as to encourage
them to perform their duties fully and accurately.

References

Headteacher Madam Cecilia

Cooperating teacher Tr.catherine

University lecturer Dr.Ng`enda

Appendices

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