Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
Over my various placements I have observed many different teachers teaching various classes, and have experimented myself with different variations of how to structure a lesson and teach. Some things I have found helpful throughout my placements include:
Below is feedback I received from a placement on some of these areas.
- Accuracy of content/concepts: I ensure I research any concept I am not familiar with to ensure that I am teaching it accurately.
- Recognition of prior learning: Recalling that the students have learnt story structure in past lessons and using that knowledge to help explain the concept of a historical biography.Modelling a concept to students eg.
- Modelling of concept: Modelling the structure of an essay, breaking into introduction, paragraphs and conclusion.
Below is feedback I received from a placement on some of these areas.