Welcome back everyone. Today was quite similar to yesterday. In Fionnuala’s class I
listened as the students told their news. When I moved to Eilís’ class, they
had begun their Drumcondra tests. I was unable to help as it was not allowed,
so I spent the class walking around ensuring the students were on the right
page, staying quiet, and coping okay under the pressure. I think it’s a bit
extreme for senior infants to do such a test, but like photocopying (which I’ll
mention later) it was important for me to see all the aspects of teaching. The
morning went quite quickly, and quite uneventfully.
Funnily enough, at break the teachers were discussing how
the tests are a bit extreme. When I went on yard duty, I roasted. The children
all ran over asking if they could take their jumpers off (which I found quite
funny) and if I could help, and there was me in tights. Bad decision. Very bad
decision.
After break I returned to Maria’s class. The class was
buzzing as a filming crew was in. I was disappointed as most of the group I was
helping with booklets was out filming, so I stuck in the pictures at another
table. However, other pupils cheered me up by proudly showing me their lego
creations. Next, I went to the office again. Guess what I did? Book covering!
Need I say more? Fair enough, time passed fast before lunch.
Lunch was similar to break, with myself roasting and
children running over telling me stories. And as usual, it was good fun.
After lunch I went to the mixed older class. There I took
down past pieces of work from the walls. Following from that I photocopied a
lot of work for the teacher Helen, as she would be out a few days later.
While this was more tedious than other work I had done, it was a good
experience to see all the tasks teachers must carry out. If I hadn’t been
there, Helen most likely would have had to do those tasks outside of school
time. I’m glad to see all the positives and negatives of the job before I go
making any career choices. When I was done I headed into Valerie’s classroom
where I helped her class to write English stories. It was nice to have a
variation, unlike maths. The kids could be creative, and I felt I played more
of a role as they asked me for spellings. I really enjoyed that class and it
made sure the last hour flew past me.
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As I walked home I got a surprise in seeing Ms McKenna! It
really is a small world.
I’ve got to go and get some rest before tomorrow. Bye for
now!
Ceri
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