Independent Task – Feedback
Both Heather and myself had very similar reactions to the videos. We both agreed that two strengths of the teacher were:
- The teacher spoke clearly and at an adequate volume insuring all children could clearly hear him.
- He ensured he had eye contact with all pupils in the classroom.
One area for development that we both identified was:
- The teacher did not often help the pupils expand on their own responses.
I found this particular task quite easy. I think the check-list helped a lot as it gave you specific behaviours to look out for.
Feedback and Judgement.
There is a difference between feedback and judgement. I believe that critical feedback is essential but there is a line between being critical and being judgemental. You must try and portray critical feedback in a way that does not come across as negative judgement.
One thing I will take to placement.
From watching the videos I have realised that verbal communication is just as important as non-verbal communication. It is essential to ensure I am speaking at an adequate volume but also making eye contact and positive body language to engage all pupils as best as I can.
Placement.
I am very eager to start placement but I am somewhat nervous. I am a little worried about the workload and keeping up with formative assignments as well as placement task sheets but hopefully I can manage my time proportionally.
