EDS2401 Professional Experience
This semester, my 3-week Pex/Prac was at my Internship Host school as per Trade 2 Teach guidelines.
The main difference was that I was at the school full-time and got to observe more classes. I also could ease my way into micro lessons and, eventually, full lessons. The internship helped with this process immensely, as I already knew the school, the students and how the school does things, so I could concentrate on developing my knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy techniques and strategies.
During my practicum, I joined the supervising teacher in marking and moderating assessments/ marks. This was a great experience, as I saw the full lifecycle of a subject, which, in turn, helped me modify my teaching practices.
PEX Assessment Report
Planning Effectively – Preparation for Teaching
APST 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2
“Dion has demonstrated comprehensive lesson planning catering to the diverse range of learners in the classroom. He willingly accepts and follows through with planning suggestions to further enhance student learning.” – Supervising Teacher.
Teaching Effectively – Enactment of Teaching.
APST 2.1, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1.
“Dion has demonstrated an excellent knowledge of subject content. He displays confidence in front of the class and has developed a good rapport with the students.” – Supervising Teacher.
Managing Effectively – Create Safe and Supportive Learning Environments.
APST 4.2, 4.3.
“Dion is developing effective classroom management skills. He is always supportive and provides a positive learning environment for the students.” – Supervising Teacher.
Professional conduct.
APST 6.3, 7.1, 7.2.
“Dion always displays a high level of professional conduct.“ – Supervising Teacher.
Overall comments regarding this placement.
“Dion has had a successful placement. He always conducts himself professionally and is well-accepted by both his teaching peers and students. His lesson planning and observations are thorough and he is always looking at ways to improve his teaching practices.” – Supervising Teacher.
Prac Observations.
During my internship and first practicum, I performed over 50 written observations and corresponding reflections. The observation templates from a lecturer at USQ have been helpful in capturing the information required to learn and reflect on what I observe. Many discussions with the supervising teacher and other teachers I have observed so far have given me a great understanding of methods used and strategies I can include in my teaching techniques, which, in turn, has built my confidence in teaching engaging lessons.
Home Room Observations.
The Pex allowed me to join the Supervisors Home Room, which consisted of Year 12 students. During Prac, the students had to complete their First Aid CPR training. I observed the supervising teacher instruct on the first aid modules and then assisted in taking students through assessment and marking their competence for the course.
Observation Reflections
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