Scribd
Upload
82 views

Task 1a

The document provides guidance for student teachers to familiarize themselves with their placement school and classroom environment. It instructs them to obtain contact information for their mentor teacher, discuss requirements for the teaching practice with their mentor, and gather relevant documents including class schedules, planning materials, and general school information. Completing these introductory tasks will help establish a positive working relationship with the mentor teacher and familiarize the student with the classroom and school.

Uploaded by

api-381199902
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
82 views

Task 1a

The document provides guidance for student teachers to familiarize themselves with their placement school and classroom environment. It instructs them to obtain contact information for their mentor teacher, discuss requirements for the teaching practice with their mentor, and gather relevant documents including class schedules, planning materials, and general school information. Completing these introductory tasks will help establish a positive working relationship with the mentor teacher and familiarize the student with the classroom and school.

Uploaded by

api-381199902
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Task 1a: Obtaining and communicating information

Objectives:

Student teachers will introduce and familiarize themselves with the location of the school
and classroom environment, provide the MST with an overview of the placement, and
discuss specific tasks for the near future. They will also focus on establishing positive
working relationships in the classroom under the direction of the MST.

Tasks:

 Obtain your MST’s mobile number (you need it in case of an emergency)


 Discuss the TP requirements with your MST
 Agree on a regular time that you and your MST can meet, every week, to discuss
and review tasks and pertinent issues
 Complete the School Profile -- refer to pages 8-9
 Map the indoor learning environment (the classroom) – refer to page 10
 Obtain a class list and your MST’s teaching schedule
 Obtain school information including: a school brochure, a school calendar, as well
as termly and weekly planning sheets.

My checklist
√ In the first three days of TP, I did the following:

ok a) Obtained my MST’s mobile number

ok b) Discussed TP requirements, including:


- how many times I have to teach (and what I must teach)
- how many times I must be formally observed by my MST (teacher
mentor)
- how many times I will be formally observed by my MCT (college mentor)

ok c) I obtained a class schedule + class list (s)

ok d) I obtained planning information (weekly planning, term planning etc.)

ok e) I obtained school information (school phone number, school calendar,


etc.)

You might also like