University of Otago College of Education ; . , TeKura than Tatoke Associate Teacher Professional Practice Report 2" Year Primary Practicum NAME Abby Washington SCHOOL —_ Halfway Bush School ASSOCIATE Graham McLennan MoENo. 0860747 CLASS LEVEL Year 4-6 DATES _19 October to _6 November Practicum 2B [1] STUDENT PROFILE: Abby Washington, second year ‘STUDENT EMAIL: wasab736@student.otago.ac PRACTICUM GOALS My two goals were; Having clear and concise instructions, and to learn a new management technique that can be applied inside and outside of the classroom. | believe I have met my goal of clear and concise instructions. | took my time in all lessons, explaining my learning step by step. Learning a new management technique is a goal I will continue to work on. I need to establish a management technique at the start of next years posting, embedding it throughout lessons. STUDENT EVALUATION Overall this practicum has been an amazing experience, really enjoying my time here at Halfway Bush. Not only were the pupils a pleasure to teach, but also my associate, the staff, and principal af Hallway Bush were very welcoming, making us feel apart of the school. | cannot express how much them welcoming us and supporting us students has made this placement one to remember. Me and the other college students highly recommend Halfway Bush, and will be putting a good word out to all other students. The students in this school have a caring manner, supporting and looking out for all other students in the school, Throughout my placement my associate teacher Graham has supported my teaching, providing me with new ideas while also giving me relevant feedback to apply in future lessons. FUTURE GOALS To develop my own method of getting the altention of the whole class. This could be different methods, one for inside the classroom and one for outside. | would also consider incorporating a positive reinforcement strategy within the classroom. I would also like the opportunity to please return to Halfway Bush with my associate. | think this would benefit my teaching, as | would be working with the age group of year 4,5,6 this would be an opportunity to work with a range of children, creating lessons to support learning of ail levels. STUDENT SENATE fy - DATE 6-11-15 Please scan and email completed forms with original signatures to primarypracadmin@otago.ac.nz or post to Primary Practicum Administrator, University of Otago College of Education, PO Box 56, DuneASSOCIATE TEACHER REPORT FOR Abby Washington Lessons. Abby was also well prepared for her lessons. Over the length of her posting she has taught lessons in a range of areas including handwriting, mathematics, reading, english, art, and physical education. Her lessons were always presented prior to her teaching with clearly identified achievement objectives and detailed Progressions of how the lesson would proceed. She was always willing to organise lessons in all areas of the curriculum. Planning, preparation, reflection. Abby was organised for her daily lessons. She displayed her own initiative in developing follow up activities for some of her lessons, which the children responded positively to. Abby reflected regularly on her teaching and her evaluations were used to improve her follow up lessons. She was, ‘open to suggestions and was willing to make changes to her lessons as required. Manages children appropriately. Abby has a positive manner with the children. She uses praise judicially to maintain the positive culture within the classroom but needs to develop a method for gaining the attention of the class once activities are under way. Abby is aware of the different needs in the class and works alongside individuals to support and help them achieve success with an activity. Relationships; Communication. Abby gives clear instructions and she speaks with confidence when talking to the class. There is opportunity to vary her voice more for different effects but this will come with more experience. She has a friendly manner with children and appears genuinely interested in them as individuals and the children are willing to share their experiences with her. She is developing her questioning skills so that children can be drawn more naturally into the lesson. Demonstrates professional role of the teacher. Abby has been very professional in her contacts with children, staff and parents. She has been punctual and always willing to help in a variety of ways around the classroom and school environment. She has willingly undertaken playground duty and I was really impressed with the way she confidently walked around the playground independently without having to rely on her asso Models Standard English Yes (] Integration of te reo Maori (Social/Managerial Language) Yes [] Please scan and email completed forms with original signatures to primarypracadmin@otago.ac.nz ‘or post to Primary Practicum Administrator, University of Otago College of Education, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054General. Abby has had a very successful posting. She has planned her lessons well and always been organised for her teaching. She has worked positively with children and has grown in confidence with increased teaching experiences over the last week of her posting. She has been adaptable and able to reorganise her lessons to fit in with various interruptions that occurred. She is able to reflect on her own teaching and make adjustments where required. Well done Abby and good luck for the future, ‘Suggestions for further development. Abby might like to develop her own method of getting the attention of the whole class once an activity is underway. Along with this she could incorporate a positive reinforcement strategy to maintain the focus of all children. If applicable, please list areas of concern: or alternatively commendation: DATES ABSENT: DATES MADE UP: j ASSOCIATE SIGNATURE: Ge DATE: b/ufis- ae Succes.) placement . We sl e PRINCIPAL'S COMMENT: Id_qlady dav you yect) Here with leuftom ilies env’. it Please scan and email completed forms with original signatures to primarypracadmin@otago.ac.nz ‘or post to Primary Practicum Administrator, University of Otago College of Education, PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054