This week I had my tenth and final week of Work Experience in a local Primary School. I started my day by doing a small job for the Deputy Principal, which was to clean out a press in her office. When I had this completed, I went to Second Class where I would stay for the remainder of the day. When I arrived the teacher began her Irish lesson. I really enjoyed observing this lesson as Irish is my favourite subject and it was interesting to learn how you would teach this subject to second class. The teacher then told the class that they were going to practice their Christmas play. I was in charge of playing the music for the play. I really enjoyed watching the children perform scenes from their play as it was very evident that a lot of work was put in by the students and also the class teacher.
After break, I returned to Second Class and the class began their Maths lesson. Another student who was in on work experience was in this class for the Maths lesson. The class had to make a large square using different shaped maths equipment. I helped some students if they found the task difficult or challenging. I really enjoyed this maths lesson as it showed me how to make an important subject more easier and fun.
After lunch, the class began their History lesson. They were learning about legends and focused on Setanta. The teacher read them a book based on this legend and the class compared it to the story that was in their history book. They did this to show that legends stories alter as different people have different ways of telling the same story. The class then began their English lesson, which was reading their English story and answer the questions based on the story. I helped any children that found the questions difficult to comprehend.
I really enjoyed my time in this class and the school. I had an amazing ten weeks of Work Experience that I will have many fond memories of. I really appreciate the opportunity that I was given as I now that it will be of great benefit to me in the future if I pursue a career in teaching, and from my time in this school I would definitely consider this option!
Saturday 8 December 2012
Wednesday 28 November 2012
My Ninth Week :)
Today I had my Ninth Week of Work Experience, in a local Primary School, where I started my day off in Fifth Class. I was given the task of making 6 iPods out of card and made a heading saying 'Tune into reading'. I also watched the children perform a piece of an Irish story. I really enjoyed this as Irish is one of my favourite subjects, so I enjoyed watching how to teach the language in a fun way.
After break, I went to Junior Infants which I am familiar with. The children were learning how to write the number 3. I helped one child with practicing the number 3 and colouring in 'The Shape Man'. The children were given a man made out of different shapes and I had to explain to a child what the instructions were.
I left Junior Infants and went to a Resource Room. Here I helped the teacher put maths equipment into boxes and label the boxes. I then put them on shelves so they will be easily located for teachers. I returned to this job after lunch and continued to organise the maths equipment.
I then left the Resource Room and headed to a First Class. In this class I helped a child with her Science work. They did an experiment to see if certain objects would sink or float in water. The children then had to write in the results of their experiments in their workbooks. I then helped a child with her Religion lesson. They had to do a word-search based on water in their religion workbook. I really enjoyed my time in First Class as the children were all very friendly and enthusiastic about each task they were given.
I am really enjoying my Work Experience in a local primary school as the staff and pupils are very supportive and helpful.
After break, I went to Junior Infants which I am familiar with. The children were learning how to write the number 3. I helped one child with practicing the number 3 and colouring in 'The Shape Man'. The children were given a man made out of different shapes and I had to explain to a child what the instructions were.
I left Junior Infants and went to a Resource Room. Here I helped the teacher put maths equipment into boxes and label the boxes. I then put them on shelves so they will be easily located for teachers. I returned to this job after lunch and continued to organise the maths equipment.
I then left the Resource Room and headed to a First Class. In this class I helped a child with her Science work. They did an experiment to see if certain objects would sink or float in water. The children then had to write in the results of their experiments in their workbooks. I then helped a child with her Religion lesson. They had to do a word-search based on water in their religion workbook. I really enjoyed my time in First Class as the children were all very friendly and enthusiastic about each task they were given.
I am really enjoying my Work Experience in a local primary school as the staff and pupils are very supportive and helpful.
Wednesday 21 November 2012
My Eighth Week :)
Today I had my eighth week of Work Experience in a local Primary School. I started my day off by blowing up balloons with Lauren, who is also doing Work Experience. We were blowing up the balloons for the launch of a DVD of the history of Celbridge, which will be held in the Primary School. I blew up 15 red balloons and 15 white balloons and tied a knot in them. Lauren tied them in pairs, one red balloon with a white balloon with a piece of string. I enjoyed helping in the preparation for the launch.
I left blowing up the balloons and went to a Third Class that I have helped in the past. The children were playing a maths game when I joined them. I was given the task of asking the children their 6 times tables. I then explained a worksheet that the teacher wanted to do with the class. I really enjoyed my time in Third Class as the children are very friendly and interested in the topics that you teach them.
After break, I went to First Class which was my first time in this class group. My first task was to check each book in the class library to ensure that they had a tag in them, indicating what the name of the book was. Once I had this completed I then began reading each child's English work. The children had done a short description of their monsters. I corrected any spelling errors that the children may have made.
After lunch, I returned to First Class where I continued with my task that I had been set before lunch. I then began correcting the children's Geography and Music workbooks. I really enjoyed my time in First Class as I got a chance to witness the extra work that teachers must do, which includes correcting all of the children's work that they do in school and at home. I am really enjoying my placement and I look forward to each week of work Experience, as each week brings a new set of interesting tasks and challenges that are very fulfilling when you complete them.
I left blowing up the balloons and went to a Third Class that I have helped in the past. The children were playing a maths game when I joined them. I was given the task of asking the children their 6 times tables. I then explained a worksheet that the teacher wanted to do with the class. I really enjoyed my time in Third Class as the children are very friendly and interested in the topics that you teach them.
After break, I went to First Class which was my first time in this class group. My first task was to check each book in the class library to ensure that they had a tag in them, indicating what the name of the book was. Once I had this completed I then began reading each child's English work. The children had done a short description of their monsters. I corrected any spelling errors that the children may have made.
After lunch, I returned to First Class where I continued with my task that I had been set before lunch. I then began correcting the children's Geography and Music workbooks. I really enjoyed my time in First Class as I got a chance to witness the extra work that teachers must do, which includes correcting all of the children's work that they do in school and at home. I am really enjoying my placement and I look forward to each week of work Experience, as each week brings a new set of interesting tasks and challenges that are very fulfilling when you complete them.
Wednesday 14 November 2012
My Seventh Week:)
Today I had my seventh week of Work Experience in a local Primary School. I started the day off in Sixth Class. The class started with a Maths lesson. I was cutting out words, putting them onto coloured paper, laminating them and then cutting them out. I listened to the teachers lesson while doing my job. I really enjoyed my time here as I enjoyed making posters as I could be creative.
After break I returned to Sixth Class for a short period of time. Whilst there I continued with my job, where as the teacher began her Irish lesson.
I left Sixth Class and went to a Fourth Class that I am very familiar with. The class were using Net Books to write a cook book. I helped the children with their punctuation, putting full stops and commas into their pieces. I really enjoyed this class as I got to help with a very interesting topic which will be of great benefit to the students later in life.
After lunch I returned to Sixth Class where I remained the rest of the day. I continued with the task I was carrying out earlier in the day, as I had to make many different types of posters. The class had their English lesson. When I finished the poster making I then moved onto another task of typing up Irish vocabulary for the teacher. While I was doing this two students presented their History projects. I really enjoyed listening to their projects, they really did an excellent job. The students put a lot of effort into their projects which was evident in their presentations. I really enjoyed my time in Sixth Class as I got a chance to do different tasks than that I have not experienced thus far.
I can not believe that I have only 3 more days of work experience in my first placement, it must be true when they say that time flies when you are having fun. I have also gained a new appreciation and understanding of the amount of work a teacher invests into her class, its not just the children that have homework to do!!!!
After break I returned to Sixth Class for a short period of time. Whilst there I continued with my job, where as the teacher began her Irish lesson.
I left Sixth Class and went to a Fourth Class that I am very familiar with. The class were using Net Books to write a cook book. I helped the children with their punctuation, putting full stops and commas into their pieces. I really enjoyed this class as I got to help with a very interesting topic which will be of great benefit to the students later in life.
After lunch I returned to Sixth Class where I remained the rest of the day. I continued with the task I was carrying out earlier in the day, as I had to make many different types of posters. The class had their English lesson. When I finished the poster making I then moved onto another task of typing up Irish vocabulary for the teacher. While I was doing this two students presented their History projects. I really enjoyed listening to their projects, they really did an excellent job. The students put a lot of effort into their projects which was evident in their presentations. I really enjoyed my time in Sixth Class as I got a chance to do different tasks than that I have not experienced thus far.
I can not believe that I have only 3 more days of work experience in my first placement, it must be true when they say that time flies when you are having fun. I have also gained a new appreciation and understanding of the amount of work a teacher invests into her class, its not just the children that have homework to do!!!!
Wednesday 7 November 2012
My Sixth Week :)
Today I had my Sixth Week of Work Experience in a local Primary School. I really enjoyed my day there. I started off in a Third Class, in which we did Maths, Science and Irish. The class had been doing 3D shapes during the week and so they were having a practical class of making the 3D shapes with lollipop sticks. I helped a child with this particular task. The teacher then started teaching the class Science. They were learning about the environment, and the ways that humans effect it. The class were put into groups of three and they were given one of the three topics that they had been reading about. I went around the class helping the groups if they required any. The class then started on their Irish lesson. The children were television presenters in a cardboard television that the teacher had made. The children went inside the television and spoke into a microphone. They told the audience who they were, what age they were, where they lived, what class they were in and what was their favourite television programme or their favourite cartoon. I really enjoyed my time in Third Class as I got to observe and interact with subjects that I really wanted to see.
After break, I went to a First Class. The class were learning about the history of their school and their school crest and what it means. I helped one child stick in the notes the other children were taking down and then helped him with his picture of the school crest. I then helped a child with the letters of the alphabet, the sounds of the letter and a word that started with that letter.. The teacher then informed the children that they would be doing a play called A Christmas Recipe. The children were very excited about this as they would all be able to participate in the play. The teacher through all the roles in the play and also the songs that are in the play.
I returned to the same First Class after lunch. The teacher started an English lesson. The class stood up with their book and walked around, when the teacher did a clap they all got a partner and read the book together. They did this a couple of times and then went back to their seats and answered the questions. After English the class went to the Computer Class. In this the class sat in pairs at a computer and played a games that helped them with their vocabulary. When we went back to the classroom the teacher started to read the story of The Passover from the Bible. I really enjoyed my time in First Class as I got a sense of accomplishment for A child that I helped grasp the topic I was helping them with.
I left the class and went to do a job for the Deputy Principal. I went to gather all of the maps of Ireland from a trolley full of different maps. I put all of the same types of maps together. Once I had this done I brought all of the maps of Ireland back to the Deputy Principal.
I am really enjoying the experience that I am gaining from my Work Experience in a local Primary School.
I returned to the same First Class after lunch. The teacher started an English lesson. The class stood up with their book and walked around, when the teacher did a clap they all got a partner and read the book together. They did this a couple of times and then went back to their seats and answered the questions. After English the class went to the Computer Class. In this the class sat in pairs at a computer and played a games that helped them with their vocabulary. When we went back to the classroom the teacher started to read the story of The Passover from the Bible. I really enjoyed my time in First Class as I got a sense of accomplishment for A child that I helped grasp the topic I was helping them with.
I left the class and went to do a job for the Deputy Principal. I went to gather all of the maps of Ireland from a trolley full of different maps. I put all of the same types of maps together. Once I had this done I brought all of the maps of Ireland back to the Deputy Principal.
I am really enjoying the experience that I am gaining from my Work Experience in a local Primary School.
Wednesday 24 October 2012
My Fifth Week :)
Today I had my fifth week of Work Experience in a local Primary School. I started my day in Senior Infants class in which I helped the children paint their paper plates orange for Halloween decorations. When each child had their plates painted I helped them with writing their news. When everyone had their news written, they played maths games in threes. I went around to the groups as did the teacher, and explained to the children how to play the game. I really enjoyed my time with Senior Infants, as I enjoyed their positivity with each task given.
After break, I was in with a Junior Infants class. In my time here I helped the teacher make sure that the children were putting the letters the right way to form words. I then helped three children complete an aural task in their workbook. I really enjoyed my time in Junior Infants as I liked how I got to help a certain number of children with a specific task.
I left Junior Infants and went to a Resource Class. I observed the teacher teaching Maths and then English. I helped the children write a short script for an English story. I then cut out pictures for the teacher. I really enjoyed my time in resource as I got to observe the time and patience required for this area of teaching.
After lunch, I was in with a Fourth Class group. In my time here I helped a group of children with an English Halloween themed poem. I helped the children with any words they did not understand and played fun educational games to help them understand the poem better. I also helped the teacher set up their art lesson. I poured out blue and purple paint and cut up pieces of black paper. The children got a large piece of paper and had to paint it a mixture of blue and purple, like the night sky. Tomorrow they will stick their designs from the black paper onto their paintings. I really enjoyed my time with Fourth Class, as I liked learning how you would teach English to this age group and also Art lessons with a Halloween theme.
I am really enjoying my Work Experience Placement and feel that I am gaining a lot of information that will be of great benefit to me if I pursue this career choice.
After break, I was in with a Junior Infants class. In my time here I helped the teacher make sure that the children were putting the letters the right way to form words. I then helped three children complete an aural task in their workbook. I really enjoyed my time in Junior Infants as I liked how I got to help a certain number of children with a specific task.
I left Junior Infants and went to a Resource Class. I observed the teacher teaching Maths and then English. I helped the children write a short script for an English story. I then cut out pictures for the teacher. I really enjoyed my time in resource as I got to observe the time and patience required for this area of teaching.
After lunch, I was in with a Fourth Class group. In my time here I helped a group of children with an English Halloween themed poem. I helped the children with any words they did not understand and played fun educational games to help them understand the poem better. I also helped the teacher set up their art lesson. I poured out blue and purple paint and cut up pieces of black paper. The children got a large piece of paper and had to paint it a mixture of blue and purple, like the night sky. Tomorrow they will stick their designs from the black paper onto their paintings. I really enjoyed my time with Fourth Class, as I liked learning how you would teach English to this age group and also Art lessons with a Halloween theme.
I am really enjoying my Work Experience Placement and feel that I am gaining a lot of information that will be of great benefit to me if I pursue this career choice.
Tuesday 23 October 2012
My Fourth Week :)
Today I had my fourth week of Work Experience in a local Primary School. I started my day in Senior Infants. In this class I asked each child individually if they knew how to say their English words that got for homework each night. I then went around and made sure that the children understood their maths task and helped them if they required any. I really enjoyed my time with Senior Infants as the children are very enthusiastic about each task given.
I then left Senior Infants and went to an English Resource class. In this class I cut up posters for the teacher and observed the method of teaching used for children who find the English language difficult. I really enjoyed my time with Resource, as I got to observe the method of teaching used for children who find some subjects difficult.
After break, I was in with Fourth Class. In this class I observed the teacher teaching maths by correcting their homework and doing a fun maths game with them. The teacher then assigned the class maths questions and started to take down posters and hang up other work. I then went outside the classroom and took down the children's art work and put up their newer paintings. I then helped the children who find English difficult, with their English comprehensions. I really enjoyed my time in Fourth Class, as I was able to observe how to make the learning of maths more interesting and easy for children.
After lunch I was in with Sixth Class. In this class I helped the children with their power point presentations on Net Books. The class are doing projects on The Aztec's and The Egyptians. This was their first time using power point, so many individuals needed assistance to get them started. I really enjoyed my time in Sixth Class, as I got to help the children with activities that will be of great benefit to them when they enter Second Level education.
I then left Senior Infants and went to an English Resource class. In this class I cut up posters for the teacher and observed the method of teaching used for children who find the English language difficult. I really enjoyed my time with Resource, as I got to observe the method of teaching used for children who find some subjects difficult.
After break, I was in with Fourth Class. In this class I observed the teacher teaching maths by correcting their homework and doing a fun maths game with them. The teacher then assigned the class maths questions and started to take down posters and hang up other work. I then went outside the classroom and took down the children's art work and put up their newer paintings. I then helped the children who find English difficult, with their English comprehensions. I really enjoyed my time in Fourth Class, as I was able to observe how to make the learning of maths more interesting and easy for children.
After lunch I was in with Sixth Class. In this class I helped the children with their power point presentations on Net Books. The class are doing projects on The Aztec's and The Egyptians. This was their first time using power point, so many individuals needed assistance to get them started. I really enjoyed my time in Sixth Class, as I got to help the children with activities that will be of great benefit to them when they enter Second Level education.
Monday 15 October 2012
My Third Week :)
I am now in my third week of Work Experience in a local primary school. I was in Third Class today and I really enjoyed it. In the morning the teacher taught the class Irish. They learnt Irish in a fun way by learning the rooms of the house by 'Where's Wally' in Irish. I really enjoyed learning how to teach Irish in a fun way as I love the language.
I then presented a project that I did when I was in primary school, as the children are doing a similar project and from seeing mine they got ideas for their projects. I answered any questions that the children had in relation to the project. The children then went to a Book Fair in the hall. I helped the children in choosing a book if needed it.
After break the children began their maths lesson. The children were doing pictogram's and block charts, they made a big poster with the results from the survey that they did on the other children in the class.
After lunch the children did English. They got these comprehensions that they do by themselves and then they checked a card which had the answers on them. I had to type up titles for maths posters for the teacher and print them off. I then had to cut out the headings and put them on coloured paper and laminate them. I then read a few pages from an English book to the class.
I really enjoyed my third week of Work Experience as I am getting a better understanding for the life of teaching.
I then presented a project that I did when I was in primary school, as the children are doing a similar project and from seeing mine they got ideas for their projects. I answered any questions that the children had in relation to the project. The children then went to a Book Fair in the hall. I helped the children in choosing a book if needed it.
After break the children began their maths lesson. The children were doing pictogram's and block charts, they made a big poster with the results from the survey that they did on the other children in the class.
After lunch the children did English. They got these comprehensions that they do by themselves and then they checked a card which had the answers on them. I had to type up titles for maths posters for the teacher and print them off. I then had to cut out the headings and put them on coloured paper and laminate them. I then read a few pages from an English book to the class.
I really enjoyed my third week of Work Experience as I am getting a better understanding for the life of teaching.
Sunday 7 October 2012
The Second Week :D
My second week of work experience was brilliant! I was in Second Class for the day, which I really enjoyed. We started the day with an art lesson. The children were given a white piece of fabric that they had to stick other pieces of fabric onto to create their own picture.
At the top of the classroom the teacher had a blue piece of fabric stuck to a green piece. In the center of it was a brown tree. One by one the children came up and glued a piece of fabric down on the green piece of fabric. When the green area was covered in different fabrics they started on the blue area of the fabric. The children came up and swirled wool at the branch of the tree creating a leaf effect. The end result of the art work was excellent.
We then went to a First and Second Class Assembly. In this each class preformed a piece ranging from songs, poems, raps, as well as presenting posters. I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the hall when the children were preforming as they were all brilliant. Two children were rewarded with a €10 voucher for Liffey Valley Shopping Center. There names were pulled out of a box. They were nominated for good behaviour, participation in class and many other reasons.
I really enjoyed my second week of Work Experience :D
At the top of the classroom the teacher had a blue piece of fabric stuck to a green piece. In the center of it was a brown tree. One by one the children came up and glued a piece of fabric down on the green piece of fabric. When the green area was covered in different fabrics they started on the blue area of the fabric. The children came up and swirled wool at the branch of the tree creating a leaf effect. The end result of the art work was excellent.
We then went to a First and Second Class Assembly. In this each class preformed a piece ranging from songs, poems, raps, as well as presenting posters. I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the hall when the children were preforming as they were all brilliant. Two children were rewarded with a €10 voucher for Liffey Valley Shopping Center. There names were pulled out of a box. They were nominated for good behaviour, participation in class and many other reasons.
I really enjoyed my second week of Work Experience :D
Thursday 27 September 2012
And So It Begins :D
At last, the long wait to start Work Experience is finally over. I started my first ten block of work experience.
Yesterday, I went to a local primary school in my area. I really enjoyed this experience as I am interested in pursuing a career in primary school teaching.
I started off with fifth class in the morning. During this time I corrected the children's work books. I then went to photocopy work sheets for the children. I then watched the children participate in P.E., they were playing indoor soccer. I enjoyed this group as I got a chance to observed the method of teaching involved with P.E. I also enjoyed getting a chance to correct the workbooks as I now understand what extra work that teachers do.
After break I was in with Junior Infants. In this class I cut up clay for the children's art class. While the children were colouring I helped the teacher go around and insure that all children were holding their crayons correctly. I enjoyed the atmosphere in that class room and enjoyed the children's excitement about every task.
I then left Junior Infants and went to a resource class for First Class English. In this class I observed how the teacher helped the few children break down words to learn how to spell the words. They focused on 'i' words. I enjoyed this class as I got an understanding as to how you would teach resource English.
After lunch I went to fourth class. I helped the children with an English reading comprehension and helped them with any words that they did not understand. The children then got a blank map of Ireland, and had to write in where all of the counties. They also had to write in the registration template of a car. I really enjoyed this class as I actually got an opportunity to help the children with their work.
I really enjoyed my first day of work experience and I am really looking forward to my second day:).
Yesterday, I went to a local primary school in my area. I really enjoyed this experience as I am interested in pursuing a career in primary school teaching.
I started off with fifth class in the morning. During this time I corrected the children's work books. I then went to photocopy work sheets for the children. I then watched the children participate in P.E., they were playing indoor soccer. I enjoyed this group as I got a chance to observed the method of teaching involved with P.E. I also enjoyed getting a chance to correct the workbooks as I now understand what extra work that teachers do.
After break I was in with Junior Infants. In this class I cut up clay for the children's art class. While the children were colouring I helped the teacher go around and insure that all children were holding their crayons correctly. I enjoyed the atmosphere in that class room and enjoyed the children's excitement about every task.
I then left Junior Infants and went to a resource class for First Class English. In this class I observed how the teacher helped the few children break down words to learn how to spell the words. They focused on 'i' words. I enjoyed this class as I got an understanding as to how you would teach resource English.
After lunch I went to fourth class. I helped the children with an English reading comprehension and helped them with any words that they did not understand. The children then got a blank map of Ireland, and had to write in where all of the counties. They also had to write in the registration template of a car. I really enjoyed this class as I actually got an opportunity to help the children with their work.
I really enjoyed my first day of work experience and I am really looking forward to my second day:).
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