Summary
Contents
Subject index
The majority of ITE students in Scotland are postgraduates with only one year to grasp the vast skills and knowledge required to become a primary teacher. Therefore, for many, school placement is a source of stress and worry. This book combines the information and support that students need to help them prepare for, enjoy and maximise the benefits of teaching placements for their professional development. It has been specifically written for the education system in Scotland, taking full account of the differences in practice and terminology that make English books of little use to trainees in Scotland.
Preparing for Professional Placement
Preparing for Professional Placement
This chapter aims to make you aware of how your placements are organised, what is expected of you and what you can expect of those involved in your placement. The chapter is focused on helping you prepare for a setting that is new to you.
By the end of this chapter you should:
- understand the disclosure requirements before you can go into school;
- know how and why teaching placements are selected.
Before you can work with children
Before sending any student out on a school placement or into any other situation where they will be in contact with children, the student must successfully undergo a full disclosure check. These checks are carried out by the Scottish Criminal Record Office Disclosure Service. To undertake ...
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