Mid Point reflection (01/12/2016)

PST: Successful aspects of placement in relation to Standards:

- Planning activities according to the needs of all students
- Good behaviour management and implementation of strategi
- Thorough assessment of all students through observations,
collection of work samples and a one on one interview.
Goals for remainder of the placement:
- Providing specific and explicit instructions for activities
- To develop a better understanding of letter sounds and assoc
words (Example: not E for eye and L does not sound out as le
- Differentiating the outcome for students with learning needs/
ability level.

End point reflection (17/12/2016)

PST Pre service teacher reflective comments:

Entering an international placement I was aware of the
language barrier and limited resources that awaited me. However,
learning was not lost in translation and I was able to observe and
record the significant growth and progress of the students. I have
developed by ability to be well planned, organised and to work well
under pressure in unforseen circumstances. Due to the language
barrier it was difficult to provide explicit instruction; therefore,
causing problems when creating differentiated learning tasks for
each student. However, I was able to cater for learning differences
and styles through kinaesthetic, visual and auditory activities. I hav
been able to create a safe, supportive and open learning
environment by responding to students needs and building positive
relationships with each student. Working positively in a team
teaching situation provided me with the capacity to extend student
beyond rote learning and our support for each other was evident in
all circumstances. The collection of assessment data throughout thi
placement has developed my abilities and confidence in teaching, a
I have seen significant student progress, particularly from the
students with learning difficulties. Overall, this placement has been
very successful, despite there being no curriculum to follow, no
behaviour management strategies and a rote learning style prior to
our arrival. I have grown both personally and professionally from th
experience and have taken on all feedback to continue to develop i
the future.