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Area of Learning: Teaching and Learning

Introduction

Currently I am teaching in a post compulsory education and training institution, where few years ago I was a teacher training student, studying for the stage one teaching certificate (See Appendix 2 – Confirmation of Stage 1 7407 C&G Completion). During the training I managed to gain a part time teaching opportunity and later was employed in my current institution (CNWL). As a member of staff I had the opportunity of practising what I had been taught on the teacher training course and while on that course I was able to theoretically relate my practical classroom experience of Teaching and Learning to a real-life context.

In 2010 I enrolled into a postgraduate qualification in education and in 2011 I was awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), after following an approved programme in post-compulsory education and training. (See Appendix 2 - PGCE Certificate).

Analysis of learning

After the Postgraduate Certificate in Education and with almost five years of teaching experience I felt confident in my teaching role. Schemes of work and my lesson plan for each session are always in my teachers’ file and resources for each lesson are regularly prepared. But I wasn't entirely happy with my lesson preparations, many of which I felt were below the institution standard. Bearing this in mind and knowing that it is important for me to maintain high professional standards I have to come up with some improvement strategies to deliver better teaching and learning methods and resources, especially as regards planning ahead.

I have learnt how to plan ahead for all my lessons through observing other members of staff and meetings with advanced practitioners, and in par...

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..., such as demonstrating an appropriate manner and a willingness to work with my team and trainee students at any time on issues relating to teaching and learning, observing and reviewing the trainee’s tasks in a supportive manner, highlighting areas for development, giving positive and constructive feedback, and setting fair and achievable targets.

I have developed the knowledge and skills required to evaluate a lesson and give constructive feedback. This is an important aspect of teaching and learning; the evaluated session must be particularly clear, giving an indication of the evidence required to justify the identified areas for development. This not only makes reviewing a session supportive, but it also offers the opportunity for both mentor and trainee to improve their skills continuously, which is an indication of good practice within teaching and learning.