Mrs Dundee Orleans, France 30th September 2017 Dear Mrs RE: Placement Opportunities Through my learning from life module at university, I write to enquire about the possibility of working in Orleans, France on a short placement. I am very keen to work with and gain experience in your French school, as I am interested […] Continue reading →
CV: Erynn Sangster Personal Statement Personal Profile I am an enthusiastic individual who supports the idea that Primary School Pupils need an exciting classroom teacher to help them with their development of English.I am currently at Dundee University studying MA (Hons) Primary Education. I have passed and finished my first year and during it I […] Continue reading →
March 19, 2018
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Learning Opportunities Teaching English to French pupils. Teaching English in all subjects – Mathematics, Art, Music, Physical education, Science etc. Learning about the French school system. Identifying the similarities and differences between the teaching in France and Scotland. Learning the French language and vocabulary through listening and observing pupils. Communicating with French pupils in both […] Continue reading →
March 19, 2018
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The placement that I am applying for is in a primary school Orléans, France. I will be an English language assistant in a French primary school, which will involve me teaching the French pupils how to speak English. I chose this setting as I wanted to keep working with children in a school setting but […] Continue reading →
March 19, 2018
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Skills Improve French oral communication. Improve French written communication. Improve self-confidence teaching in front of a class. Improve interest in pupil’s lives. French pupils daily lives and hobbies. Improve responsibility for pupils. Schools trips. Improve organisational skills. Improve team-working skills with the teachers. Knowledge Knowledge of the French school system. Knowledge in how to […] Continue reading →
March 19, 2018
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1st Year Placement – Primary 4 During this 6-week placement I got an insight into the Scottish Primary Education system. I taught group and whole class lessons covering every curricular area. I learnt the processes and stages of teaching a lesson effectively, using engaging and positive techniques. I was challenged with have a class that […] Continue reading →
March 18, 2018
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Skills Being able to deal with different types of behaviour Organisational skills Time management skills Socialising skills Team work Leadership Decision making Flexibility Presenting Verbal communication Writing Problem solving Research Work experience Knowledge Knowledge from first year placement on how to deal with classroom behaviour Knowledge about how a lesson is structured Knowledge about how […] Continue reading →
February 19, 2015
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Welcome to your ePortfolio. This is where you will document and share your professional thoughts and experiences over the course of your study at the University of Dundee and beyond that when you begin teaching. You have the control over what you want to make public and what you would rather keep on a password protected […] Continue reading →