013037 Professional Experience 2 (Science)

In this subject, students gain professional experience in secondary schools (the subject requires 23 days in a school setting). It provides an opportunity to engage fully in a school experience as teacher, supported by mentoring with cooperating teachers and colleagues. Students observe lessons, team teaches, assist with classes and teach small groups of pupils and classes. Students analyse and modify their experiences in order to improve their practice. They demonstrate knowledge of their subject/content and strategies for effective teaching, including effective planning, assessment and reporting, and demonstrating a range of strategies to create and maintain safe and challenging learning environments through the use of classroom management skills.