So thats the first 3 days, first week, over at School A.
At first when I looked at my timetable I was wondering why I was not with a couple classes consistently, so the learners could get used to me. But I see now what my mentor is doing. I am being exposed to 4 different teachers and their styles. He is smart! It's not about getting to know learners (well that's important but not a priority), its about being exposed to how individuals teach. It has been fascinating watching the same lesson being taught by 4 different teachers. They are all very unique.
TA, TB, TC and TD have all spent time with me, showing me the scheme of work for each year group. TA seems to be more organised, he has his individual lessons typed out, puts them in plastic folders with all the resources needed for that lesson and filed in a orderly system. First thought, what a lot of work! Second thought, that is awesome! As the years and topics go by, he tweaks to suit. His organisation is reflected in his lessons, there is hardly any off-task time or wait-time. He knows exactly what he is doing.
That is something I would like to do myself. Be well prepared. Organised. On top of it!
Yesterday I mentioned that I was a little unsure about content. Turns out there are some great resources around. The HOD took me to the library and showed me the text books that students use for KS3. It is really helpful and I feel so relieved to be able have something concrete to flick through and get familiar with.
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