Also Schon (1987/1991) Arrivals: 1 at 9am6 at 9:25am1 at 9:40am2 at 9:45am What an unmitigated disaster. The trains were a total nightmare today. I had students emailing me pictures of cancelled and delayed train boards (at least they proved themselves innocent!). The result of this? Zero attention span. Late comers completed late slips and … Continue reading Reflection 3 – 19th March 2019
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Reflection 2 – 12th March 2019
With this second diary entry I would like to use the format of Gibbs (1988) and Schon (1991). Also Schon, (1987/1991) Arrivals: 3 at 9am4 at 9:15am1 at 9:24am2 at 9:40am It is worth noting at this stage, the one student who arrived at 9:24am was the student who arrived at approximately that time last … Continue reading Reflection 2 – 12th March 2019
Reflection 1 – 5th March 2019
Note: Implementation of the following Dix (2017) strategies: Visible kindness, visible consistency: continuation of being in the classroom 10 minutes minimum before the lesson and greeting the students at the door. Keeping up the consistencyDeliberate botheredness: showing a deeper concern for well-being - building stronger relationships with the 4 students I do not know well … Continue reading Reflection 1 – 5th March 2019
The Observation
Observation date: 24th January 2019 (10:15am - 11:15am) An observation of the target group under the responsibility of a colleague (permission has been gained). Total number of learners within the group: 10 (aged 16 - 18). 10:15 - 2 learners arrive on time10:25 - 5 learners arrive10:38 - 3 remaining learners arrive The target group … Continue reading The Observation
Kill Them With Consistency 