Port Lincoln High School/Temporary Relief Teacher: Case Study

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2016 Semester 1 - Port Lincoln High School/Temporary Relief Teacher
• Demonstrated an ability to show initiative and effective communication/organisational skills.
• Developed an understanding of the Physical Education/Outdoor Education curriculum
• Showed an ability to interact with students, staff, parents and leadership.
• Showed a high level of adaptability to operate within and beyond qualified areas.
• Assisted in the running of several Outdoor Education camps, ensuring that risk management and student wellbeing requirements were met.
• Implemented a variety of teaching strategies, such as Jarvis’, (2013) inclusion model: presence, participation, progress and a sense of self-belonging.
• Built positive relationships with students

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