This week allowed us to reflect on our prac.
This question was addressed to those who have experienced prac.
“What things did we notice while on prac”
Three things that I noticed on prac:
1. The office environment and teacher support.
I did my practicum experience in a lower socio economic area; there were quite a few students who would out quote a toll on teachers. Teachers would return from class with a story and those were quite entertaining, funny or sometimes, quite disappointing. In those cases where teacher had built up frustration, the cohort would support those who need it.
2. Diversity of student levels.
Students in my Year 10 class had achieved outcomes of level 3 all the way to level 5. This is quite a large difference. Thus students have t be taught at an individual level.
3. Kids love to watch movies…
There are some things I would like to address on my future practicum.
1. Have more of a presence in the room. While I am on prac, I want students to realise that I am a secondary teacher, rather than a teacher’s helper. Of course, my last prac was also my first, so it’s all a matter of time.
2. I need to understand the students on a more individual level, that means, knowing their levels and history in terms of education and personal life. Its about building trusting relationships with students.
One thing that was mentioned during this class
The first commandment: “Do No Harm”
It will be hard to live by those words, sometimes teachers want to tear a child apart in rage. We'll try our best.
