Observation #2
This week marked the second out of seven placement observations
this year, which have already seen a drastic improvement from the first as none
of the professional standards have fallen below grade three this time.
PS1 – Professional Standard 1 starts with a commendation for
my own awareness toward my professional development. It also makes references
to my working well with colleagues at the college. Once again this can be improved
by the use of more SMART targets, though that may be evident in a few more
weeks due to mock exams commencing shortly.
PS6 – I have also been positively commended for my rapport
and respect for students, although I should remember to follow up lateness.
This is completely something for me personally to bear in mind – although – instilling a work ethic within the learners is
also a duty of mine, so it does classify as personal development, behavioural management
and college policy too.
PS7 – My materials now need to reflect the stretch
activities I have on the board, which is simply a matter of waiting for additional
printing from reprographics as/when required. This was a facility I didn’t know
existed, but now I am able to have all my materials ready for the learners
prior to starting and on their desks (as needed, as providing materials too
early can confuse or disorganise the lessons nature).
PS9 – Complimented on the additional research put into my
lesson materials. As the local area was the topic of discussion, it was both
mandatory and complimentary to include any and all information that I had on
the area as a native, to help the non-native learners feel and understand what
it feels like to be a long-standing member of the community.
PS12 – I am still unaware of the colleges ILP/ASLA procedure
due ProMonitor access delays. However, I have spoken to our learner support
officer who works with the learners who have these needs and have obtained this
information that way instead. Now I should be able to target materials better
not just for ESOL but GCSE and Functional Skills also.
PS18 – Due to my unfamiliarity with the exams, I was unable
to mark and provide feedback for them at an “assessor/marker” level for learners’
mock papers. This has now changed and now I am completely familiar with mark
tracking, exam assessment packs and immediate STAR feedback, which is sent cross
departmentally via SharePoint.
Though these are small hinderances, I now know what to look
out for prior to the third observation, where I am hoping that my selection of
the next six professional standards – where some standards will be put up for
review again – will be better than the original first or second observations.
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