Boy, aged 11.
So, my first blog post. Where to begin! Maybe some context might help...my form group are boys aged between 11 and 14, there are 10 of them and their needs are complex, including autism/social and emotional/ADHD. They love computer games and all things ICT. As well as my form group, I teach several other classes across the school between the ages of 9 and 16.
Now we are half way through the Spring term, this is where I find myself. I am currently mentoring two students from a university who are on their second placement and have had one week teaching. It reminds me of my training days and how much of a balancing act it feels.
In addition to this my class are edging taller than me everyday as many of them move into Key Stage 4 this September and therefore leave me...sigh.This week is the penultimate week of a ridiculously short half term for us. My priorities are digging out my targets set in September 2012, and actually being realistic about how I can get them started and/or finished!
Aside from all that. The daily life in the classroom will be what I will draw upon in future posts from which I hope to draw a picture with words about the nature of the pupils I teach. I love teaching, I love looking at what goes well, what doesn't and most importantly WHY. And the 'why' is the most intriguing part of my own thoughts, experiences and learning...because it is largely dependent on the kids themselves. I am fascinated by the way the pupils in my school view the world and basically, how they learn and interact. I'm amazed every single day for loads of different reasons, and I'm going to share it!
This week i'll mainly be counting down from 9 days, finishing the design of the school website, observing ITT students lessons and probably get observed myself. Joy.
I'll leave you with an anecdote. I said to a pupil before lunch last week (in jest) "Make sure you don't choose the horse lasagne for your dinner today" to which he replied, "Eh? Don't be ridiculous miss, how would they even fit a horse in the oven?'
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