Patnershis 0 PER 2/PP2 eee 2015 Stvetot opener UniSA | Education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & REFLECTION 2/ REFLECTIVE PRACTICE 2 FINAL REPORT PRESERVICE TEACHER: —_| Matthias John Perkins ja 13 PROGRAM: Masters of Teaching (Primary) sité:_|Sheidow Park School | SITE COORDINATOR: Wendy Westgate | MENTORIS: Paul Duff unwersyuason: | Trevor Feder YEAR LEVEL (S) TAUGHT: | 5/6 all CEARUINGATEAS DATES OF PLACEMENT: 24/08/2015 |T0 |18/09/2015 TOTAL DAYS: |20 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTEX This was John's first teaching placement and came after number of familiarisation days earlier in the year. John was expected to identify and assimilate his practice with the culture, ethos and policies of Sheidow Park School. He was to tailor his planning, delivery and evaluation according to the beliefs of the school and the needs / abilities of the students in his care. The class John was placed with has a large number of special needs /NEP students with abilities ranging from Year 2-6. 'SUMMATIVE COMMENTS BY MENTOR TEACHERIS: John presented as 2 professional in his manner, application and willingness to learn his craft After some inital self calibration which John realised was necessary in order fo communicate well with students of this age, John demonstrated dedication in his relationship ‘with each student. As is expected during such an early career placement, John encountered some significant challenges. Differentiating for such a wide ability range, using effective vocabulary and focusing onto the main content of the lesson a in the lesson were such challenges. Se. Sh wax pate: 26/10/20/5 ‘SUMMATIVE COMMENTS BY SITE COORDINATOR: - SATISFACTORY Clunsariseacrory John established positive relationships with the staff, students and parents at Sheidow Park School; he arrived at ‘school early each morning to ensure he was as well-organised as he could be. (GAAISSUGHnadwcemronnstah he attended every Staff Meeting ‘and participated fully n all of the events that took place during his practicum. | was particularly impressed with his ccalm approach within the classroom, to which the students responded very well. | wish John all the very best for the future. a pave: 12/10/15 isracroRY ‘Ste Coordinator Signstine _Qlunsarisracrory VERIFICATION BY AUTHORISED UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL: ‘The Mentor Teacher, Site Coordinator and Preservice teacher have been consulted during the placement and this report documents evidence of the Preservice Teacher's achievement ofthe Professional Experience objectives, DATE: Csansracrory ant Patan ___ Flungariseacrony Page 1 of 3‘SUMMATIVE COMMENTS BY PRESERVICE TEACHER: ‘This placement, leading on from my placement in PER 1, helped me to improve my skills as a'sre significantly, as well as give me a clearer picture of the functioning of the school system. ‘As | was already familiar with the school, the class and the procedures within the class I was able to become and feel Part ofthis learning environment immediately. | felt respected and supported within the class and within the school. Both the mentor teacher, Paul Duff, and the other staff were always happy to discuss matters with me when I had questions and gave me invaluable advice to improve my teaching practice and help me better understand the school as a whole In particular, Paul set aside a considerable amount of time at the end of each day to discuss lessons | had given and general questions | might have. This instant and honest feedback was essential fo me, especially in those situations where lessons did not go to plan, | tried to take the key points and apply them to my next lesson. While in some cases this was straight forward, in others | now appreciate that it wil take time to gradually change. One area in which | feel | have improved, but certainly still feel | need to improve further is pitching the lesson at the right level. Coming from an academic background | sometimes still struggle to place my lessons in a primary school setting. \also much appreciated accompanying Paul to a year 1/2 class where he was mentoring an early career teacher. This gave me valuable insights into a very different year level Overall | fee! this placement has presented itself as a steep, but rewarding, learning curve for me. | was able to learn much, but also still have much to leam. The support and welcoming environment at Sheldow Park Primary School ensured that I could take as much from the placement as possible. service teacher STES FOR MENTOR TEACHERS AND SITE COORDINATORS COMPLETING THIS REPORT The assessment criteria used inthis report are the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. ‘The Preservice Teacher may wish to submit this report with an application for employment, Plesse avoid the use of acronyms as student reports are ‘often viewed by interstate and international employers who are not alway falar with South Australian nomenclature The preservice teacher has completed the required the full 22 days of thelr placement including visit YES days a | LINO} MENTOR TEACHER COMMENTS: PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE 1. Know students anc how th 2. Know the content and how to teach it 1-1. Physica, social and intelectual development and characteristics of | 2.1 Content and teaching strategies ofthe teaching area Students 2.2 Content selection and organisation 1.2, Understand how students learn 2.3 Curriculum, essessment and reporting 13. Students win dverse inguiste, cultural, rebglous ana 24 URaitae an econ cane eee eae socioeconomic backgrounds 3e0ple to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non- 14. Stategestor teaching Abotcina and ores Sta lander eee 5 suse 2.5 Literacy and numeracy strategies 41.5. Diferentiate tesching to meet the specific leering needs of Ree aie Techn students across th fll ange of abifties iC eae | 16 Strateaies to suppor ful parcipaton of students with disabilly | 1, Know students and how they learn This was John's first experience with students of this age and he worked hard to ensure his knowledge of their cognitive development so as to tailor his delivery more effectively. His feedback to each student was relevant, respectful and positive, Know the content and how to teach it. John was careful to annotate the content of each lesson with the National Curr sulum document: His scope and sequence of Content was reasonable, logical and fluent. John was invited to give assessment to some students in some areas of their work and he was accurate in his evaluation of their achievements. John developed an appreciation of modeling how to do many of the tasks expected of the students before they began, Page 2 of 3MENTOR TEACHER COMMENTS: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ley tera teeter fieegee teehee rein] to tre ona retary an at ar eres eee aa 44 AR sopton 3, Oeicetesmeget 4S as te ee 3s Scena See ee ar Fe eee ee rmuncaten 3S hana ieoree 31) ete pee eee UTE a pay an aby 35> ase: oie teak and ep an ident Wee gt nfanpoab smae | asses emer: ce a, 52. Provide feedback to shdents on their learning | Plan for and implement effective teaching and leaming. John was invited to provide his planning in a format which suited him. John's preparation ranged from adequate to excellent - especially in the procurement of materials for the unit "Measuring the Weather’. Showing! Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments, John was careful to ensure the safety of all students as his highest priority, particularly as he was responsible for the class’ well being on an all day excursion ‘Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning, John's achievement / development in this area is sufficient for a preservice teacher of his status, John showed a Particular interest in understanding the school report format and how | go about writing student reports MENTOR TEACHER COMMENTS: PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT. 6. Engage in professional learning 7 Eng sionally with mT the community 6.1 Identity and plan professional learning neads 7.1. Meet professional ethics and responstilties 82. Engage i professional learning and improve practice 7.2. Comply wih legislative, admistrabve and orgarisatonal requirements 83. Engage with coleagues ana improve practice 7.3. Engage wih the paentscarers 4 Apply professional leering and improve student earing Engage with professional teaching networks and broader comm | Engage in professional learning John presented as being keen to learn as much as possible during this placement Wi (EUSTVETERSHSRNS _ ring ourmandlong discussions and denon amendments ts his OraGHEES accordingly, Jom was eager to mee: J wh ater eschers atthe school and percipated in Staff meetings Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community. John was exemplary in his professional demeanor throughout his placement. He asked to attend parentiteacher ‘meetings and other professional appointments. John was careful to ask relevant questions regarding school policies and applied advice accordingly. Professional Exporionce Office ~ University of South Australia, ‘Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes SA 5095 This is a cartifed copy ofthe original assessment document provided bythe se in which the student nas placed forthe professional experience It may be used fr employment purposes Page 3 of 3