Well I've been fairly productive considering it is only the first week off. I went through the ofsted manual we were provided regarding grading trainee teachers. It was quite insightful seeing all the gradings broken down and what you must do to achieve certain levels. I tried to focus on the 'outstanding' features part (boy have I got my work cut out) as I'm sure we all want to be just that. I found an underlying theme of being outstanding was to have a good knowledge and clear usage of the Every Child Matters agenda (ECM). I have therefore, had a good flick through that this week. It is very useful and really does highlight just how to implement it effectively. Being honest though, the book is very dull and is full of parts aimed at teachers at differing levels/skills but it did hit home just how beneficial it is to focus on the childs learning/well being through a holistic approach, to take greater awareness of their background, issues, learning difficulties etc etc. This is something I have possibly neglected before and will make a real concerted effort to do.
I have also had a go at the practice numeracy test on the TDA website. I didn't do any prepartion and just went ahead and gave it a go. Thankfully I passed (20/28) but some aspects I really didn't have a clue about, I remember having a conversation with Jane about box and whisker diagrams and when I came to it today it did take me a while to get my head around. (Thank God these practice tests aren't timed!)
If anyone else has done any other reading as yet which they found really helpful please let me know. Thanks.
Thursday, 28 July 2011
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Reflection on Intro week
I found last week really informative and insightful. Already working at a school I felt I would be fairly well prepared...BUT there is so much more I need to do!
Day 1- It was pretty dull to be honest but as the week went on I understood how essential it was to get it out the way and understand the various Q standards, expectations etc. I have been trawling through my emails ever since to get as much evidence as possible.
Day 2- It was great doing a lesson observation in another school and geeting some brilliant ideas, particularly in terms of behavioural management, classroom expectations and so on.
Day 3- This day really put me at ease. It was very helpful to see the journey that the GTP students had taken this year and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. They were also so bubbly and enthusiastic. This session really put me at ease.
Day 4- What a detailed SEN session! By far the most enjoyable of the sessions (apologies to the others!) Note to self: Good SEN practice can be practiced by all.
Day 5- Behaviour management. How to get the buggers to behave...I must read!
I have my timetable for next year and am teaching 13 periods a week from September, with a mixture of all year groups except Yr 8's. I'm looking forward to it but will definitely have to put in a lot of work over the summer.
No 6 weeks of putting my feet up then!!
Day 1- It was pretty dull to be honest but as the week went on I understood how essential it was to get it out the way and understand the various Q standards, expectations etc. I have been trawling through my emails ever since to get as much evidence as possible.
Day 2- It was great doing a lesson observation in another school and geeting some brilliant ideas, particularly in terms of behavioural management, classroom expectations and so on.
Day 3- This day really put me at ease. It was very helpful to see the journey that the GTP students had taken this year and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. They were also so bubbly and enthusiastic. This session really put me at ease.
Day 4- What a detailed SEN session! By far the most enjoyable of the sessions (apologies to the others!) Note to self: Good SEN practice can be practiced by all.
Day 5- Behaviour management. How to get the buggers to behave...I must read!
I have my timetable for next year and am teaching 13 periods a week from September, with a mixture of all year groups except Yr 8's. I'm looking forward to it but will definitely have to put in a lot of work over the summer.
No 6 weeks of putting my feet up then!!
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