Welcome to my blog on my work experience!
In this blog I will be reflecting on my third week on my work placement. My reflection will be produced around Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle (1988) [Refer to my blog ‘Introduction’ for more details on the model of reflection].
In terms of how the day went, the day was fairly easy as I mainly taught handball to two year 9 classes and a year 8 class. The first year 9 class learnt how to do a jump shot in handball, the year 8s learnt how to throw and catch in handball, while the other year 9 learnt how to attack and defend in handball. The only difference in terms of lesson topics was for the year 11s that had theory on the topic of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems. You can refer back to my ‘Week Three of Work Experience‘ blog for more detail on the day.
With regards to how I felt during my third week at my work placement, I felt more confident with my teachings due to the increased amount that I was doing. I was able to teach the techniques, coach the pupils playing handball and help them to be better and, I was able to progress pupils and challenge them which was part of last weeks action plan. Despite these improvements I’ve been seeking due to the set aim and objectives, I’ve currently been feeling quite bored of the teaching in high school aspect. This is due to the dull and tedious curriculum that is set in place with the lessons. I find it very constant and repetitive which for me is something that I would get bored of very quick. I also feel like with the student at that age, I am finding it hard to cope with the amount of trouble that they can cause. Despite my confidence in teaching and speaking in general improving, I feel as if this occupation is not for me.
In terms of improving myself for next week, I will seek other work placements that intrigue me for future occupations. In addition to this, I will carry on with my work experience at Wellfield until I complete 30 hours to see if anything improves in terms with inspiring me to go on the path of becoming a P.E. Teacher.
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