The Teacher Toolkit
It’s been six months since I first stepped into Carhill Integrated Primary School and ever since I have grown progressively as a teaching assistant, using each experience to reflect on my skills and teaching techniques. I guess you can say…
Teaching in Hong Kong: The Simulated Interview
“Using the reflective processes – we come to understand our experiences differently and take action as a result,” (Jasper, 1) Too relaxed? Gibbs’ reflective cycle helped me reflect back on my simulated interview experience. I was placed in a group…
A Teacher’s Corner
“It is not sufficient simply to have an experience in order to learn. Without reflecting upon this experience, it may quickly be forgotten, or its learning potential lost.” (Boud, Keogh & Walker, 19). Before beginning placement it was important for…
Blog posts from AEL students on placement