Process & Implementation of Praxis³

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Practicum³ follows a recurring process of reflection: Students set personal development goals, conduct self-assessments and peer evaluations, draw on different perspectives during group counseling and reflection sessions, and then further refine their goals.

How and when the individual steps are implemented may vary depending on the practicum phase and the examination regulations.

Praxis³ at a Glance

1. Formulate Development Goals

Students set personal development goals for their practicum and revisit them regularly as the practicum progresses.

2. Conduct self-assessments and peer assessments

Students begin the process using the Praxis³ reflection tool. There, they complete their self-assessment and receive personalized links for the external assessments to be completed by their school and university mentors.

3. Reflect on Different Perspectives

The results of the self-assessments and peer assessments are used, together with the development goals established to date, for the counseling and reflection session.

4. Continue to pursue development goals

Insights gained from the conversation help to review, refine, and continue existing goals, or to formulate new development goals.

Reflection Tool and Mahara: Different Functions

Practice³ Reflection Tool

The Praxis³ reflection tool is used for self-assessments and peer assessments.

Students begin the process and receive their personal links for self-assessment, peer assessment, and evaluation.

Practice³ Reflection Tool: Launch the Praxis³ Reflection Tool

Mahara and ePortfolio

Mahara is the University of Kassel’s ePortfolio platform and is typically used to create and document the internship report as an ePortfolio.

Insights gained from practical experience³ and ongoing work toward development goals can be incorporated into the reflection on and documentation of the practical phase. Please check with your seminar instructor to find out the specific procedure for your seminar.

The Counseling and Reflection Session

The results of the self-assessments and peer assessments, along with the current development goals, form the basis for the joint counseling and reflection session.

Students share the results needed for the discussion with their school and university advisors.

The goal here is not to achieve assessments that align as closely as possible. Differences between self-perception and others’ perceptions, in particular, can provide important opportunities for follow-up questions, feedback, and joint reflection.

The discussion can then be used to identify the next steps in development and further personal development goals.

Practicum³ During Your Practicum Phase

The basic reflection process is similar, but its specific implementation may vary depending on the teaching certification program, examination regulations, and practicum phase.

You can therefore find information on timelines, practicum reports, exam requirements, and other formal requirements on the pages for your respective practicum phase.

Alternative Approach

As a rule, Practice³ is conducted in the prescribed manner.

If the implementation or documentation is to deviate from this, the alternative approach must be coordinated in advance with the respective seminar instructor and approved by them.

Further information and materials can be found on the page regarding alternative implementation.

Alternative Approach: Information on Alternative Delivery Methods

Questions and Help

You can find answers to frequently asked questions about the reflection tool, personal links, evaluation, and integration with Mahara at FAQ & Help.

Practice³ / Reflection Tool

Questions about implementing Praxis³, self-assessments and peer assessments, or the reflection tool:

praxis3[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

Mahara / ePortfolio

Questions about using Mahara as part of the school practicum:

refsps.eportfolio[at]uni-kassel[dot]de