Pupil

I help them? I always think that as a teacher I need to find a way to help my pupils to develop their speaking skills. This is why I have started my action research to find a way to help and guide my pupils. To support my finding, I have did some research with my colleagues regarding their experiences in teaching English subject. From the feedback, I have find out that we share almost the same problems, such as pupils’ lack of confidence, shy, afraid making mistakes and not mention their family…

Pupils will bring strategies that they have proven as useful in reading in L1 and will transfer them. These strategies are related to spelling, pronunciation, comparing sounds and letters, among others. When they start reading in English they tend to misread some words such as “my”, “five”, “nine”, for example, due to the aforementioned transfer (this is one of the moments when I tell my pupils about The Magic –e). Another remark that needs to be made is that not all pupils master reading…

students misbehaving during the lesson, the teachers should ensure that the lessons are well planned with all the resources listed and made available before the lesson and includes a variety of activities to motivate and engage the interest of the pupils. I ensure that I do this for all my lessons because having a well-planned lesson drastically reduces the opportunities for misbehaviour. This theorist also believes that a positive, productive classroom atmosphere…

classroom edict (Black & Wiliam, 1998). Formative assessment employs various teaching methods to gauge pupil understanding, measure progression and evaluate learning requirements. The overall process is expected to shape teaching in response to pupils’ needs and improve learning (Black & Wiliam, 1998). This essay will critically analyse the use of formative assessment, with regards to pupil progression and support, with reference to the use of formative…

of children. I want to know how the resources and strategies can affect pupils’ learning and behaviour. As identified by Macdonald (2009) in Department of Education (DfE) (2010) this area is a key issue related to young children’s personal development that help them achieve the skills which will improve their outcome in future life. My focus research study point will be on SEN (Special Educational Needs) Reception aged pupils aged 4-5 in Key Stage 1 (KS1) in ST school with mild cognitive…

in the UK relevant to children, young people and families, and analyse the impact of social policy on the community of practice. This will be done by exploring and analysing pupil premium and the impact it has had on a child’s welfare and education, along with members of staff and how it has affected them. Pros and cons of pupil premium will also be discussed…

assistants (LSAs) and learning mentors. I have established systems and procedures that enable young people to achieve their full potential, whatever their individual needs may be. I have the necessary professional and personal qualities to ensure pupils of all abilities and backgrounds make progress and have a positive attitude to learning. The vision for such an influential and important role…

I have previously worked at the John Grant School for children with complex needs. Here I worked either on a 1:1 basis or in a classroom. An example of this is I worked on a 1:1 basis with a pupil with Cerebral Palsy who was unable to join in active group activities due to his physical restrictions. I would tailor the activity to enable him to join in whilst taking into account any needs or requirements so he wasn’t left out. I am very aware of Health and Safety, an example of this is that I…

The Fifth Street Junior High School is a co-ed, secondary public school in West Point, Mississippi. Classes held at FSJHS are for pupils in grades 7 through 8. There are around 500 pupils enrolled and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1. It's part of the West Point Consolidated School District. FSJHS uses a Common Core curriculum which is in compliance with the Mississippi State Academic Framework standards. Subjects are English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, and computer…

order to make sure the pupils are able to achieve the learning objectives. It is important for the teaching assistant to make this contribution as it is their responsibility along with the teacher to support the school culture, ensure pupils are getting a good education and to promote the physical, social and emotional development of all pupils including those with special educational needs. A TA can offer their support by organising the learning experience by making sure pupils have all the…