What an amazing week it has been. My first day at EPL saw me take a small group for some inference work during English time. We incorporated roll plays into our 15 minute session and I had all 5 students fully participate and totally engaged in this vital English session. It was a great beginning to 10 weeks of full on learning.
Day 2 took me one step forward with interactions in computer lessons - my first introduction to Apple Macs - similar to what I am use to but, the kids were eager to point me in the right direction when I couldn't find something! I'm delighted to learn my Mentor teacher advocating on my behalf to be supported by other school staff to learn new skills. She had organised for me to undertake a session on Movie Maker with the ICT specialist and then work with a few students to 'train them up', so then the students can teach and guide each other. If this process isn't what we have been learning about - I don't know what is.
Teach the students to teach and support each other in their learning!!
What a great opportunity came to me today when I was able to observe the Literacy Coach in action with the class. She held these kids attention for 1.5 hours discussing, interacting, completing activities and generally engaging the students in learning about Reciprocal Teaching. Having the opportunity to see other teachers at work allows us to gain more skills and ideas for teaching on our own.
I am now planning for my first two teaching sessions next week. I will be taking 2 x 1hr lessons - one is English and the other Maths. Its wonderful to have the confidence of the mentor teacher and know that they will assist me to be the best teacher I can be.
Currently I am feeling on cloud nine with the great teachers at my disposal, great facilities (the library and teaching resources filing system are to die for!) and just a wonderful class who are so excited to hear I am with them until the end of the term.
I'm looking forward to our full day excursion next week to the Botanical Gardens - will keep you all posted.
Hi Sally,
ReplyDeleteYou sound so happy! It was good to read how the students are learning to teach and guide each other, definitely not teacher-centred! I am sure you will have a rewarding term and learn how to be a fanastic teacher.
Regards,
Emma
Hi Sally, I am pleased to hear your first week was actioned packed and full of positives. An excellent way to start EPL. Good luck with your lessons next week. I'm sure you will excel. Regards, Natalie
ReplyDeleteHi Sally,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you've had such an inspirational and motivating first week. It must be nice to have all of the uni work actually 'fit in' with the prac work!
Good luck for next week
Cheers,
Phebe