I thoroughly enjoyed my week at Llangyfelach Primary. It was great to go back there after all these years and see how everything has changed. Considering the long days, it didn't once feel like a job but more of an interest. The children were brilliant and the teachers were welcoming, helping me fit in rather quickly. As it was near Christmas, the whole school was rehearsing for their school concert so was difficult to see a great deal of learning within the classroom. However, I was still able to read with individuals which gave me more of an insight into the everyday routine. Half way through the week I was told I would be joining the class on a school trip to the church, where I think I was more excited than the children. Here, I was able to see how differently learning was when outside the classroom.
Having been given tasks to complete on the observation week, I made myself more aware of my surroundings and took note on all the different learning styles. The school seemed to cater well for visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners. The teacher would tell the class exactly what the task was whilst also having it projected on the whiteboard asking questions in order to repeat instruction. Then the teacher would allow the children to carry out the task, allowing them to use the computer or books for research.
The week fuelled my want to become a primary teacher and has given me the motivation to succeed.
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