So yesterday was my first day as a proper student in a school, although it felt very similar to my experience as a volunteer. The same clothes, the same packed lunch, the same sick feeling in my stomach and the same 'unwanted' attitude. Maybe it's just me being over sensitive. Just a typical first day really - the weather was horrendous, like it always is on days like this and I got lost on the way there and the way home!
The school however, is a pretty, dainty little village school with a large field and plenty of playground space. There aren't many children, less than 100 I would say but I'm not certain. For the next two weeks, I've been placed in Year Six, a class of only seventeen.
I spent the day just getting a general feel for the school environment and the tasks that I have to complete. I started a few focussed observations in PE and French, as well as some learning journal entries. Also, my partner and I attended two staff meetings after school in order to gain a further understanding of the school. It felt nice to be included and listen to the current affairs and issues in the school and gave me some things to consider in my own teaching practice, regarding the learning environment and inspections.
Today was much better. I felt more at ease and less anxious. I also got the opportunity to see some current technology, such as iPads, being used effectively in the classroom which is very beneficial considering my specialism in computing and ICT. I also worked 1 to 1 with a child of very low ability which was an eye-opener. It encouraged me to consider how I would try to support children like her more in my own class.
I'm hoping tomorrow will be better still and I'll be able to achieve some more tasks and work more closely in supporting the children's learning.
Thanks for reading,
Jess xo
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