FIRST DAY OF FIELD OBSERVATION

My first day of field observation was on Monday 10th February at Avocat Vedic School.  I was placed in a Standard One class to sit and observe every and any thing that went on during the course of the school day.  There was quite a lot to document in terms of the teacher's strategies, the response of the students and also general information about the school and its staff.  During the course of the day I felt comfortable in the classroom and school setting.  At the end of the first day of field observation I can safely say that this day was a great success for me.  I am excited to return to Avocat Vedic School for my second day of field observation next week.

INTERVIEW WITH YEAR TWO STUDENT

During the second week of semester two at UTT I interviewed a year two student based on her experience during her field observation exercise.  The questions and answers were as follows:

1. What was your proudest moment?

Ans:  My proudest moment was actually spending the entire day in a classroom with young students.


2. What was your hardest tasks?

Ans:  Obtaining information from the teacher and principal without having a scheduled time slot with them was my most challenging task.

3.  What do you wish you had known before you had the experience?

Ans:  I wish I had known that I needed to get as much information as possible and then filter through it to get what was really needed.

PRACTICUM-UNDERSTANDING WHOLE SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM DYNAMICS

Practicum in Semester two at UTT presents year one students with the opportunity to have about three field observation days.  In the sessions preceding to the field observation days students will be preparing themselves for the visits.  Preparation will include what questions to asks, how to speak, dress and conduct oneself in the assigned schools.  This semester I am enthusiastic about learning new and valuable information and skills required for when I become a professional.