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REFLECTION TWO - 28/07/10

I had a lesson today that has definitely made me think about the way I could improve my teaching.
        I have a particularly difficult year 10 geography class. I had them last period today and they were shocking. I had no control and I didn't know what to do about it. I tried to use some strategies that they gave us at ( Read more... )

REFLECTION FIVE - 26/09/2010

It is all done! I have learnt so much from this prac and I now believe that I am ready to be a full time teacher.

I have enjoyed my time on prac. It was extremely hard work but it was well worth it. I think I have reached my goals of communicating with fellow teachers, working on classroom management and knowing ( Read more... )

REFLECTION FOUR - 06/09/10

It’s now week 8 and I am feeling more like a teacher!

I am starting to find it easier to implement lessons and stay in control. My voice is getting much louder which is extremely helpful. One of my teachers heard my loud voice and said how proud she was!

My year 10 geography class is still a battle. I have been following up ( Read more... )

REFLECTION THREE - 16/08

It’s the end of week 5 already. Things are going extremely fast!

I am still having some trouble with the year 10 Geography class.

I have learnt a lot about the school and going through the disciplinary process. I have had to call a parent, send letters home and put 2 students on detention.

This process has been ( Read more... )

REFLECTION ONE - 18/07/2010
My practicum starts tomorrow and to be honest, I’m a little bit nervous. There are so many things I would like to achieve and so many things that I could/would like to improve upon with my teaching.

There are some things that I specifically aim to improve that revolve around the teaching standards.

·       I would like to ( Read more... )

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE


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ACU PRAC TEACHING BLOG

This blog has been written during my 10 week practicum as a part of the subject ‘Transition into learning’ at the Australian Catholic University.

My name is Kelly Vincent. I majored in English and minored in History and Philosophy.

My blog is going to be based on my teaching philosophy, my experiences ( Read more... )

Unit/Topic: Boxer Rebellion                                                  Lesson #10

P1.1 Describe the role of key individuals, groups and events of selected studies from the eighteenth century to the present

P1.2 Investigate and explain the key features and issues of selected studies from the eighteenth century to the present

1.      P2.1 ( Read more... )

Peer Assessment

Rate each member of your group (including yourself) from 1 to 5 in each of the following categories.

1 = Never

2 = Seldom

3 = Sometimes

4 = Often

5 = Always

Make sure to total the number of points awarded in the TOTAL column (20 possible).

Group Member Name

Participated Actively in Group Work

Thoroughly Completed Assigned Tasks

Stayed on ( Read more... )