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.
The Challenges of Placement
The Challenges of Placement
As your training proceeds you will find some aspects more challenging than others. In this chapter we address some of the significant areas of professional activity on placement. By the end of this chapter you should:
- know how to prepare for working well with other adults;
- know some strategies for managing children's behaviour;
- know what to do if you encounter a child protection issue.
Working with Other Adults
Some of the benchmark standards for Initial Teacher Education deal with working with other adults.
Education systems and professional responsibilities—1.2.2
- Demonstrate an awareness of their responsibilities for contributing to the ethos of the school for example by promoting positive relationships between staff, pupils and parents.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of staff within school including ...
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