Dear All,
I hope your first week of teaching has gone well. It was great to catch up with you all on Tuesday and hear how things are going in your new placements. It is very normal to feel a little overwhelmed at first - it is a lot of change for everyone. People usually feel much more settled by the third and fourth week, but if you have concerns at any point, please drop us a line.
Teaching is at 40% next week. It is a very good idea to be observing all classes you will teach, even if just once a week. This gives you the best chance of having a strong start when you take over.
Next week:
You are teaching Monday - Friday next week. There is a live NASBTT session from Dylan Wiliam on Assessment. Here is the link. If you click on the link now it gives you an option to save it to your calendar so it is to hand on Tuesday.
Things to be working on:
UA2. The submission deadline is Monday 13th April. You may submit a draft of no more than 2,000 words to your tutor before the 22nd March. The window for draft submissions is open.
Class Context sheets for all the classes you will teach.
Gap Analysis 2 and SEND 2.
Subject task 2
Student Voice and Questions:
The question was asked about M level tutors and whether they would change. Yes, there have been some changes and Assie is emailing everyone to confirm their markere. There was also a question relating to draft submission, which has been answered above.
Top Tip:
Make a strong start with your informal observation book. Give it to all your teachers to complete, Have a post-it note with your current targets to ensure they give you sharply focused feedback.
Enjoy the weekend, everyone.
Best wishes
Ann
