May 11, 2019
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WOW. I cannot quite believe that I am back in Scotland. Two months definitely fly when you’re having so much fun. I have had the most amazing time over in the UAE exploring and getting to know all about the culture and the lifestyle there. It really is incredible. I’ve gone from being a nervous […] Continue reading
May 8, 2018
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May 7, 2018
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May 7, 2018
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Comments Off on The Final Wrap Up
This placement has provided me with several learning opportunities and I am developing my own educational philosophy and teacher style. I was fortunate to have such a wide range of experiences during the six weeks with school trips, sports competitions and one to one observations. Gaining insight into these aspects has allowed me to grow […] Continue reading
May 7, 2018
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May 6, 2018
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During my placement, I was given a teacher’s handbook on the introduction and use of skipping to improve and inform pupils of how to keep their heart healthy. It was put together by the British Heart Foundation and discusses the benefits to the heart as well as additional pros such as boosting self esteem (British […] Continue reading
May 5, 2018
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Comments Off on The Lighthouse Keeper- Cross Curricular Learning
The Lighthouse Keeper book series allowed us to explore lighthouses through craft, play, mathematics and RE. We made our very own lighthouses which are now being used a night lights in the children’s bedrooms. We also had some play sessions focussing on lighthouses and the Grinlings. This featured some lovely paper basket making, lighthouses made […] Continue reading
May 5, 2018
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Comments Off on Transferrable Skills Record
At the start of placement I really wanted to work on the following skills: Skill Halfway Through Placement End of Placement Effective relationships with others I feel I have developed a good relationship with both staff and pupils. I do think I am quite quiet in the staff room but I believe this is partly […] Continue reading
May 5, 2018
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Comments Off on School’s out for summer… for me anyway!
It’s hard to believe that I am officially finished with second year placement and summer is almost here for me! The past six weeks have flown in and I am feeling relieved that i can finally lie in and procrastinate without feeling too guilty about it! I am, however, very sad that is all over […] Continue reading
April 29, 2018
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Comments Off on It’s the Final Countdown
Another week is done and dusted which means there is just one week left of placement in second year. In ways I am relieved that I am almost finished as I am exhausted and cannot wait for a lie in. However, I am starting to feel sad about leaving my little class as they are […] Continue reading
April 24, 2018
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Comments Off on 4 weeks down, 2 to go!
I found myself in shock the other day as I sat down and counted how many days of placement I had completed and how many I had left. The time is going by in a flash. This week has given me experience and understanding of more elements of teaching. I have been given the responsibility […] Continue reading
April 16, 2018
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Comments Off on Routines and Helpers
The usual day to day routine is as follows: 9am- All pupils should be in school. Collection of bus, dinner, snack and cabin club money. The snack helpers then go round the other classes. On a Monday, the class look at the Road Safety Calendar and discuss how they can be safe in the environment […] Continue reading
April 15, 2018
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Comments Off on Halfway there
Well, the Easter Holidays are officially over and week 3 is complete. Between seeing my pupils and staff members it almost feels as if I never left school. With week 3 over, that means I am already halfway through my placement- how time flies! After 2 weeks of sleeping in and socialising with some work […] Continue reading
March 31, 2018
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Comments Off on Egg-cited for Easter
As week 2 has drawn to a close, it is hard to believe that the Easter holidays are already upon us. The past two weeks have flown by but I am ready for a little break before facing the four week block. This past week has allowed me to experience teaching when there are various […] Continue reading
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