March 20, 2018
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I have now spent a full week in Slovenia, and despite the mostly rainy and dismal weather, I am loving living here! When we arrived on Friday, after a rather quick 2 hour flight from London, we were driven to the house that we will be staying in during our time here. It is situated […]
March 19, 2018
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Briony Grieve brionygrieve@hotmail.com Phone Address Personal Profile I am currently in my second year at the University of Dundee studying Education. I consider myself to be a bubbly person and believe I have the social skills and attributes needed to succeed within the workplace. I am very hardworking and thrive in everything I do. I […]
March 19, 2018
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French Language – Going into a French school will allow me to develop my language skills. Having studied French to higher level in high school I am familiar with the language, however, I am not a confident speaker. This placement will afford me the opportunity to improve my French, learning from those around me. […]
March 19, 2018
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I would love the opportunity to take an international route for the learning from life placement. I am very interested in going to Orleans in France to teach English in French schools. Having researched the city and the university, I believe this would be a great way to broaden my horizons and experience a completely […]
March 19, 2018
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Comments Off on 1st Week of Placement 13th – 16th of March
Tuesday 13th of March 2018 – Day 1 On Tuesday, I had my first day of placement at my assigned Primary School, École Les Guernazelles in the South of Orléans in France. I was picked up from the halls of residence and driven to the school by Nina, our guide, alongside Briony, as our schools […]
March 19, 2018
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Communication – Although I consider myself to have good communication skills, I am going into an environment where English is not the native language. Therefore, I will need to ensure that I am always trying my best to communicate with the teachers I am working with in French. I will be able to do this […]
March 19, 2018
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Prior to the learning from life placement I have had one professional practice placement. This took place in a Scottish primary school. I was in my first year of the MA (Hons) Education course and it was my first experience of teaching in a Scottish primary school. I had the best experience on my first […]
March 19, 2018
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Briony, Erin, Lauren, Natalie, Brooke and I, set off from Edinburgh airport early in the morning on Sunday the 11th of March. Aside from our luggage being too heavy, having to pay a significant fine and rushing through the airport to make our flight, we arrived in Paris at the Charles de Gaulle airport successfully. […]
March 19, 2018
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Leadership skills – I believe throughout my experience to date I have shown good leadership skills. I believe I have the ability to take charge and control of a situation in order to bring about the best possible outcome. Team working – This is an essential skill to have when entering into the teaching […]
March 19, 2018
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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 […]
March 19, 2018
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
March 19, 2018
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Comments Off on The Importance of Encompassment in Language-Learning
On Wednesday (14th of March), I attended my first class of the children’s original mother tongue, as ISS aims to offer lessons that both encourage the development of English, but also maintain and improve their home language. A boy that is in the homeroom class that I am working with this week invited me to […]
March 18, 2018
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Comments Off on One Week Down, Five to Go!
It is hard to believe that the end of second year is creeping up. With the first week of placement complete, there are only 5 weeks left until I am half way there to graduating! I have entered this placement with an optimistic attitude and am feeling less worried. I would put this down to […]
March 18, 2018
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Comments Off on Learning from Life (LfL) – About College Settlement
As stated in a previous post, for my LfL placement I have decided to work at an outdoor school in Horsham, Philadelphia, called College Settlement. In this post, I will explore the history of the camp, and also explain the aims and activities of College Settlement. College Settlement is a non-profit organisation with a rich […]
March 18, 2018
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Comments Off on Learning from Life (LfL) – My Placement
Learning from Life’s core purpose within our course, is for us to gain a new insight and develop new skills out with a mainstream Scottish primary school. In doing so, this will allow us, as future practitioners, to broaden our knowledge, experiences and skills in different settings, which we can then use in the classroom. […]
March 18, 2018
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Comments Off on Audit of Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
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 […]
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