I started school embedded learning this week (explanation of this in last blog). I am placed within a nursery school directly linked to a school. The majority of the children are of ethnic minority backgrounds and many speak English as an additional language. The bilingual teaching assistants are an essential part of the nursery as the teachers came to them for support with talking to children whom had none or little English language. On reflection this highlights the importance of bilingual support within a multicultural setting, as well as children in other settings that may be in the minority. Support must be sought to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.
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Hi, As it is the second week I thought I'd write a post about the start of my course. The first week has gone very well. Overall it has been a revision of what I already know from my experiences but it has been a good refresher and nice to have opportunities to discuss views with others. There is a lot of reading between sessions which will support me throughout the course to build a wide range of further knowledge. A lot of emphasis is built on the Reflective Practice module which I will be doing throughout the course and is linked to everything I do as a student teacher and beyond. This week I start school-embedded learning which is a pre-placement school to introduce students into the world of teaching. It will provide opportunities to gain first-hand experiences before the beginning of my first assessed placement which will start before Christmas. I can't wait to get stuck in :) Will let you know how the first week at school goes! Pam :) |
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