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Contents 1 Checking the grids 1.1 Important 1.2 Reminders 1.3 This Morning 1.4 Unit 1 1.5 Evidence from session 1 and the homework 1.5.1 Session 1 (1b) 1.5.2 Session 2 1.5.3 Session 3 1.5.3.1 Homework 1 1.5.3.2 Homework 2 1.5.4 Session 3 1.5.4.1 Homework 1.5.5 Session 5 1.5.5.1 Activity 1.5.6 Unit 2 1.5.7 Unit 3 1.5.7.1 Activity 1.5.8 Workshop Days 1.5.9 Revision Notes 1.6 Optional Units 1.6.1 Unit 4 1.6.2 Unit 5 1.6.3 Unit 6 1.6.4 Unit 7 1.7 My Observations 1.7.1 Optional Units 1.7.1.1 Unit 4 1.7.1.2 Unit 5 1.7.1.3 Unit 6 1.7.1.4 Unit 7 1.8 Important

Checking the grids

This will be our main activity today. We will start by looking at the 3 basic Units that you all took. The last part of the morning will look at your optional units. Today's activities will not be timed in the usual way. We will work through until 11:30, take a 15 minute coffee break and then continue.

Important

Portfolios MUST be left with me at the end of the morning. I will accept any missing work by email until next Monday. That is Monday July 28th.

Reminders

Nothing in plastic envelopes except:

• policies if not annotated - labelled to say where your notes on them are
• Resources - should be labelled with an explanation of their use
• Multiple worksheets - ditto

Working documents, plans, hand written amendments to notes and plans are fine. Things do not need to be perfect and often provide better, more convincing evidence if they are not! Writing needs to be clear enough to read.

This Morning

You will need:

• Your portfolio
• A pencil
• A rubber
• Lots of patience!

As you find evidence for each element fill in the section of the candidate pack with what it is and where you found it. Your pages should be numbered for each section using a consistent numbering system.

Unit 1

Using Unit 1 as an example you can see how your evidence can be cross referenced using it for more than one element.

Evidence from session 1 and the homework

Session 1 (1b)

• Notes on the role of teaching assistant - notes on discussion session 1 or 1b Element 1.1.1, and 1.1.7
• homework session 1 or 1b -A list of the skills and qualities you needed during one day - Elements 1.1.3, and 1.1.7

Session 2

• Examples from your learning journal (Element 1.1.3)
• Notes on learning journal from Session 2 (Element 1.1.3)
• Homework session 2 - (Write a letter to apply for a job as a teaching assistant)-Element 1.1.3 and 1.1.8

Session 3

• Poster skills and qualities & any notes - element 1.1.3

Homework 1

• classroom organisation (diagram with labels) - element 1.1.6, 1.1.14
• Confidentiality policy - notes added later count for part of Unit 2, 1.1.12, 1.1.3
• Anti Bullying Policy - think about what units and elements your notes on this can count for (make a quick note on scrap paper)
• Behaviour policy - suggest what units and elements might be covered by this? (scrap paper note again)

Homework 2

• school organisation table - elements 1.1.6, 1.1.9, 1.3.6

Session 3

• Your notes on Equal Ops and stereotypes elements 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3
• Session 4 table elements 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.7, 1.2.8, 1.2.9
• Notes on Smart targets and/or examples - elements 1.3.3

Homework

• 4 SMART targets in a table - elements 1.3.3, 1.3.4,

Session 5

Activity

Working in groups of 2 or 3 examine your work from Session 5.

In Session 5 we covered the following elements :

• 1.1.9,
• 1.1.10
• 1.2.4
• 1.2.11
• 1.2.10
• 1.3.14
• 1.3.15

In your groups help each other to find the evidence for each of these elements in your portfolio and add it to the candidate forms.

• Make a note of any gaps remaining in your evidence for Unit 1.
• Can you think of evidence from later sessions that covers the missing elements? (Hint - homework Session 28? There are other examples particularly in Block 2 and evidence from your choice of optional units that covers skills auditing)

DO NOT PANIC about gaps, remember I have observational evidence to add that covers some elements. Check the section My Observations below.

Unit 2

In pairs or threes work though Unit 2 including the notes from sessions and homework

• Session 7 - elements 2.1.6,2.1.7,2.1.8,2.1.4

• Session 8 - elements 2.1.9,2.1.3,2.1.7

• Session 9 - elements 2.2.3,2.2.4,2.2.8,

• Session 10 - elements 2.2.11,2.2.12,2.2.13

• Session 11 - Most elements of Unit 2 - observed by tutor

• Can you think of evidence from later sessions that covers the missing elements? (Hint - There are many other examples particularly in Block 2 and your optional units)

Remember I also asked you questions on parts of this unit during your placement observations and these are in my observation reports. Check the section My Observations below.

Unit 3

Individually or in pairs work through the elements of Unit 3 in your portfolio filling in the candidate pack

Session 12 Elements - 3.1.1, 3.1.5,3.1.6

• Identify support for planning,Importance of research and planning,Aims and objectives of planning specific activities

Session 13 Elements - 3.1.7, 3.1.8

• Basics of current theories and approaches to teaching and learning,factors for creating a positive learning environment

Session 14 Elements - 3.2.6,3.2.6,3.2.4,

• The importance of evaluating activities,methods of evaluating, (tracking, obs, etc.)Kinds of assessment/feedback,Strategies to help a pupil adjust to a new setting,

Session 15 Elements - 3.2.7,3.2.13

• Strategies to support learners,school behaviour policies, classroom behaviour strategies,positive behaviour management techniques

Session 16 Elements - 3.2.8,3.2.9,3.2.10

• Dealing with problems supporting learners, encouraging independence, constructive feedback,

Session 17 Elements - 3.3.1,3.1.2,3.3.10

• Identify & evaluate the range of educational equipment and resources,Health and safety issues (revise), resources for age groups,Introduction to displays

Session 18 Elements - 3.1.1,3.1.2,3.1.3,3.1.6,3.1.7,3.2.1,3.2.2

• Planning and evaluating activities and displays

Activity

Note any elements for which do you not have evidence.

In your groups

• Briefly discuss where else in your portfolio you can find evidence any gaps in Unit 3.
• Help each other to find evidence to cover gaps.

Workshop Days

Do not forget to include evidence from either of the workshop days if you attended them. The displays one provides evidence for Units 1, 2 and 3. The IT one provided evidence mostly for key skills but could also be used for some elements of Units 1 and 3.

Revision Notes

Your revision notes for Units 1, 2 and 3 can also be used as evidence. It does not matter if they are messy so long as they can be read.

Optional Units

Work through the same process for your optional units. Major elements of these are provided by the homework, talks and in class simulations. Also check the section My Observations below.

Unit 4

If you are not doing this unit any notes on literacy are evidence for Unit 3

Unit 5

If you are not doing this unit any notes on numeracy are evidence for Unit 3

Unit 6

If you are not doing this unit any notes on signs of abuse, Acts and any other aspects are evidence for the mandatory units.

Unit 7

If you are not doing this unit any notes on Special Needs (e.g. notes on dyslexia video) Acts and any other aspects are evidence for the mandatory units.

My Observations

Refer to this list and use my observations as evidence if you do not have evidence for this element already.

Placement observations cover the following elements

• Unit 1 - 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.6, 1.3.7, 1.3.11, 1. 3.12, 1.3.13.
• Unit 2 - 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.2.1 - 2.2.5, 2.2.7

Oral questions on health and safety policy Location of safety and emergency equipment, first aid box, school medicine policies

• Unit 3 - 3.2.5, 3.2.9, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5, 3.3.6, 3.3.9

Supporting and planning activities, dealing with problems, use of resources, role of displays

Optional Units

Some additional evidence for optional units may be found in Units 1-3 if needed

(e.g. observations of talks and presentations, role plays, simulations)

Unit 4

• Placement Observation:

4.2.1, 4.2.2 - 4.2.7, 4.2.11, 4.3.1, 4.3.10, 4.3.16, 4.3.17

Possible evidence range from placement visit if observed during literacy.

Supporting writing . Supporting speaking and listening

NOTE - all speaking and listening elements covered in all placement observations regardless of topic of lesson.

• Role play reading with a partner:

4.1.1 - 4.1.5, 4.1.8,

Supporting reading.Strategies & cues. Methods of teaching reading. Text types

Unit 5

• Simulation:

5.1.1 - 5.1.11, 5.1.19, 5.2.1- 5.2.6,5.3.1 - 5.3.9

• Talk:

5.1.8, 5.1.10, 5.1.17, 5.1.22, 5.1.25

Unit 6

• Placement Observation:

6.1.4, 6.1.5, 6.1.6, 6.2.1- 6.2.9

Supporting emotional development and communication

Responding to acceptable/unacceptable behaviour and dealing with incidents

• Role Play:

6.3.1- 6.3.7

Child protection issues Signs of possible abuse Appropriate response to disclosure Correct procedures

Unit 7

• Discussion at placement covering:

7.1.1, - 7.1.8, 7.1.12

Successful inclusive education

Meaning of SEN

Areas of educational need

Cognition and communication issues

Identification and purposes of specialist resources in the setting.

• Placement Observation

Covering

7.2.1, 7.2.3, 7.3.3,

Working with ESL

Working with communication difficulties

Working with cognition difficulties

Important

Portfolios MUST be left with me at the end of the morning. I will accept any missing work by email until next Monday. That is Monday July 28th.