Traineeship manual
one-to-one teaching/learning
A step-by-step plan for the elective
one-to-one teaching and learning
2026 | 2027
Table of contents
Preface
One-to-one teaching assignment
Introduction class
Step 1: describing the initial situation
Step 2: Drawing up a global year plan
Step 4: Interim and final evaluation
Step 5: Preparing a traineeship portfolio (for 121 teaching) / reflection-report (for 121 Learning)
Step 6: Final traineeship meeting
Step 3: Creating a learning line 8
Step 4: Interim and final evaluation 9
Traineeship report 10
Step 5: Preparing a traineeship portfolio (for 121Teaching)/reflection-report (for 121 Learning) 12
Step 6: Final traineeship meeting 13
Preface
With the elective one-to-one teaching you will expand your practical teaching skills with your instrument. This elective allows you to apply the knowledge, ideas and skills gained during your education and methodology classes in practice. You will teach a motivated (fellow) student at ArtEZ. As an one-to-one learning student, you will expand your practical skills on a specific instrument/topic. This traineeship manual gives you an overview of all the information you need.
If you have any questions, please contact the supervisor (methodology teacher) in your schedule.
We would like to wish you a good and successful traineeship!
In behalf of all methodology teachers,
Aljosja Buijs
Education Courses Coordinator in Arnhem
One-to-one teaching assignment
The aim of this traineeship is to apply and test the knowledge, ideas and skills gained during your education and methodology classes in supervised practical cases.
The traineeship comprises the following activities:
- A 1-hour (plenary) introduction from your supervisor prior to your traineeship
- 1 introduction class to map the level and objectives of the student and to reach practical arrangements.
- 23 traineeship class weeks, 30 minutes per week, totalling at least 11,5 hours. These hours may be divided however you like, as long as you have the approval of your methodology teacher.
- 4 traineeship visits of your supervisor, followed by 30-minute evaluation sessions with your methodology teacher.
- 1 final meeting with your supervisor
The traineeship begins with an introductory class taught by your traineeship supervisor. Your supervisor will explain all the steps of the traineeship and you will make arrangements for traineeship visits by your methodology teacher.
The first class of your traineeship will be an introduction to map the initial situation of your student and to make arrangements concerning class hours and duration. You should choose a fixed time for all teaching weeks.
After making a global plan for the 23-class cycle, you will start teaching. The traineeship follows a programme established together with your student and your supervisor.
The traineeship concludes with a final meeting with your supervisor.
Introduction class
At the start of the school year your traineeship supervisor (methodology teacher) will organise an introduction class. Other attendees of this class may be the other students your teacher will supervise, as well as the students who you will be teaching. The questions addressed during this class are as follows:
- What are your personal objectives for this traineeship?
- Which role could the traineeship fulfil for your methodology classes?
- What is expected of you and your student?
- When will your supervisor visit your class?
Important: after every class, send your lesson form for that class to your supervisor so that they are always up to date on the process.
Step 1: describing the initial situation
Describe your student’s
- instrumental/vocal level for the instrument to be taught
- general musical background
- demands/objectives for the classes
- instruments present, if applicable (i.e. whether or not your student has their own instrument)
Describe your own
- teaching experience so far
- demands/objectives for the classes
In general, describe your requirements for the classroom and the classes with regard to
- instruments
- classroom size
- other facilities the classroom should offer
- etc…
Step 2: Drawing up a global year plan
What do you want to work on
One student might need help with their technique, another with composition or improvisation. Below is a list of the topics you can choose to concentrate on.
Topics:
- Knowledge/theory of the instrument
- Using the instrument (e.g. tuning)
- Posture/Physiology/Anatomy
- Technical skill
- Music theory (reading notes, general music theory)
- Rhythmic skill
- Melodic skill
- Musicality/expression
- Exploring styles
- Reading skills
- Aural and rhythmic training
- Improvisation
- Composing, orchestration
- Ensemble
- Cognitive, affective, motor, social skills
- …other, namely
When making this global plan, describe what you want to achieve during the classes, how you plan to achieve it, and what material you intend to use. Discuss the plan with your supervisor as well as with your student. The more concrete your objectives, the easier it is to see whether you have achieved them at the end of the traineeship. It is possible to change your objectives after you have started: write about this in your final report and explain why you changed your objectives.
Step 3: Creating a learning line
To create a learning line, use the form below. Write a personal evaluation immediately after each class and send the form to your supervisor. At the end of your traineeship, collect these evaluations and add them to your traineeship portfolio.
Learning line form
(Complete a form after every class)
Teacher and student names:
Date:
| What did you work on? In the lesson, we worked on the following topics: |
| Learning line development Name strong & working points |
| Program next lesson (What is the content of the classes? Describe the activities for the students and the steps you, the teacher, will take.) |
| Exercises for the students /Homework for the student |
| Personal evaluation (Personal points of attention after the class. What did you learn, what do you want to improve/change for the next class?) |
Step 4: Interim and final evaluation
After your teacher has visited your traineeship class, you will discuss the class with your teacher. Your student will also be present. Your teacher will complete a report form and give you a copy: add that form to your traineeship portfolio.
At the end of your traineeship, write an evaluation of one to two A4 pages (350 to 700 words), in which you look back on your traineeship period. Reflect on the traineeship as a whole, the student, the supervisor and yourself. Indicate whether you have achieved your objectives and in what ways you have grown. Add this evaluation to your traineeship portfolio.
Traineeship report to be completed during/after a traineeship visit
| Intern name: | |||||
| Major: | |||||
| Student name: | |||||
| Visit number 1 2 3 4 (circle the correct number) | |||||
| Evaluation (check if applicable) | Fail | Pass | Good | Excellent | |
| 1 Preparation | Developing the initial lesson plan | ||||
| Taking into account the objective and the initial situation | |||||
| Intuitive order of activities | |||||
| Use of didactic methods | |||||
| Time protection | |||||
| 2 Content/materials | Choice of materials | ||||
| Following the method | |||||
| Using musical games and/or other educational tools | |||||
| 3 Method of instruction | Instruction method | ||||
| Musical aid | |||||
| Dividing the attention (in group classes) | |||||
| 4 Language | Focusing on the student’s level | ||||
| Audibility | |||||
| Expression | |||||
| 5 Pedagogical qualities | Contact with the students | ||||
| Control, leadership | |||||
| Creating a good atmosphere and enthusiasm | |||||
| Creating a safe environment | |||||
| Accepting the differences between students | |||||
| 6 Student’s development | Using the comments during the traineeship period | ||||
| Growth and development of the student | |||||
| 7 Other comments (strengths and weaknesses) | (use backside if needed) | ||||
| City and date: Methodology teacher name and signature: | |||||
Step 5: Preparing a traineeship portfolio (for 121 teaching) / reflection-report (for 121 Learning)
121 Teaching:
At the end of your traineeship period, prepare a traineeship portfolio comprising the following chapters. You hand over this portfolio in Leerpodium:
- A description of the initial situation
- A global year plan
- Your lesson forms: a learning line form for every class
- The 4 reports of your supervisor
- Your final evaluation (350-700 words)
121Learning:
To complete your elective One-to-one learning you have to write a reflection-report of a minimum of 500 words. You hand over this report in Leerpodium.
In your reflection-report you have to reflect on the following subjects:
- The content of the lessons.
- Which material has been used.
- Your personal progress regarding the instrumental/vocal scales.
- The objectives you accomplished
- Your remaining objectives for the future
- Feedback on your teacher and the lessons
Next to that: name all the dates of the lessons.
Step 6: Final traineeship meeting
The traineeship concludes with a final meeting with your supervisor, preferable on the last lesson. The supervisor will give the final feedback. As a student-teacher you can take the feedback into account and use it for your last evaluation.
Submit the completed traineeship portfolio on Leerpodium. This is for 121 TEACHERS AND 121 LEARNERS!
Your supervisor’s assessment will be registered by the education office, and on a pass, your credits will be added to Osiris.
For supervisors: both 121-teachers as learners will be assessed!
Deadlines:
Handing in the portfolio: 1st of June
Resit deadline: 1st of July