1.1 Physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students
Proficient: Use teaching strategies based on knowledge of students’ physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics to improve student learning.
So far through completing two placements in a primary school setting I have developed ways of learning students names. I feel it is important to establish the teacher-student relationship as soon as possible in the classroom setting. Teachers-student relationships are crucial in the running of a successful, positive and healthy classroom environment. Teachers in the absence of parents, play a crucial role in student’s social, emotional and academic development. Teachers often become the authoritative figure that students look to for guidance and help (Arbeau, Coplan & Weeks, p.260).
Through establishing relationships I was able to better understand how they learn. I used seating arrangements to not only help me remember names, but to also understand students' individual learning needs, styles and readiness. Over the duration of my final teaching placement I made adjustments to the seating arrangements according to events in the classroom, regarding behaviour, student readiness and just general observation of who works well together. Below is an example of one of the seating arrangements I established in the classroom. As can be seen, some adjustments were made. It also shows the way I would generally flow or drift around the classroom. For example, the reason I start at the table closest to my desk is that I had become aware of a particular student who would always struggle to start his work. I positioned them there so I can monitor them and be there to give a push or assistance.
So far through completing two placements in a primary school setting I have developed ways of learning students names. I feel it is important to establish the teacher-student relationship as soon as possible in the classroom setting. Teachers-student relationships are crucial in the running of a successful, positive and healthy classroom environment. Teachers in the absence of parents, play a crucial role in student’s social, emotional and academic development. Teachers often become the authoritative figure that students look to for guidance and help (Arbeau, Coplan & Weeks, p.260).
Through establishing relationships I was able to better understand how they learn. I used seating arrangements to not only help me remember names, but to also understand students' individual learning needs, styles and readiness. Over the duration of my final teaching placement I made adjustments to the seating arrangements according to events in the classroom, regarding behaviour, student readiness and just general observation of who works well together. Below is an example of one of the seating arrangements I established in the classroom. As can be seen, some adjustments were made. It also shows the way I would generally flow or drift around the classroom. For example, the reason I start at the table closest to my desk is that I had become aware of a particular student who would always struggle to start his work. I positioned them there so I can monitor them and be there to give a push or assistance.
Arbeau, K. A., Coplan, R. J., & Weeks, M. (2010). Shyness, teacher-child relationships, and socio-emotional adjustments in grade 1. International Journal of Behaviour Development, 34(3), 259-269. DOI: 10.1177/0165025409350959.