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Welcome. School Direct 2019-2020 Tuesday 27 th August 2019. Overview. Welcome to Warwick Induction week The journey ahead Opening activity. The Team. Des Hewitt d.m.hewitt@warwick.ac.uk Julie Taylor j-a.taylor@warwick.ac.uk Jen Rowan-Lancaster
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Welcome School Direct 2019-2020 Tuesday 27th August 2019
Overview • Welcome to Warwick • Induction week • The journey ahead • Opening activity
The Team • Des Hewitt d.m.hewitt@warwick.ac.uk • Julie Taylor j-a.taylor@warwick.ac.uk • Jen Rowan-Lancaster J.Rowan-Lancaster@warwick.ac.uk • Sally Spicer S.L.Spicer@warwick.ac.uk • Brittany Wright B.Wright.4@warwick.ac.uk
What our trainees say….. I feel the course has made me an outstanding practitioner! The reassuringly expert and pragmatic teaching… Wide coverage of all elements of teaching; quality of seminars… Really supportive - couldn't ask for more. I think school direct is a great path into teaching. The organisation, delivery and support from the University has been fantastic! It's brilliant. I really get the sense that the tutors are passionate about their subjects and really care about our success.
What we offer… • Team of passionate and dedicated education professionals • Taught sessions at the university • Moodle (e-resource) • Link Tutor support • Personal Tutor support • All uni-based Student Support Services • Mahara(Professional Digital Portfolio) • SSLC - Trainee ‘voice’ – feedback • Strong and effective partnership between Warwick and schools
School Mentors and Class Teachers Personal Tutors/Subject Tutors Moderation Tutors You Alliance Everyone aims to support you in every possible way
The week Ahead…
Course structure Subject studies English Mathematics Science Subject Enhancement Wider curriculum Primary Languages Foundation Subjects Subject knowledge and pedagogy Professional Studies • Lecture/seminars/workshops related to effective practice eg. Assessment, behaviour, differentiation etc Professional Practice • School Practice • Professional Development Portfolio (Mahara) • Reflection sessions
Subject Enhancement 4 days identified throughout the course Enhance understanding and subject knowledge in particular area 2000 word assignment 6 – English, Maths, Science, Creative Arts, PE and SEND 3 choices – will try to meet preferences Online form in Moodle – ‘Specialism’ tab
Course calendar 3 Separate calendars – make sure you have the right one! Host and Complementary Placements University led days Specialism days School Direct Alliance/ Lead school training
Programme Handbook-Electronic Key Information University course information PGCE course and academic studies Assignment advice University of Warwick student support services School-based training expectations Roles and responsibilities Training and assessment procedures and records Meeting the Teacher Standards Evaluations Key documentation
University Assessment School • Warwick Assessment Descriptors WADs: -Based on Teachers’ Standards - Clear criteria for each strand/level of achievement - Self-assessment tool and also used by mentors to inform profiles • Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) – reflective tool Master’s Level marking grid and grade descriptors for written assignments– See Handbook Appendices (electronically available) Professional Practice progress monitored by Personal Tutors and Moderation Tutors Each trainee’s progress reviewed at review meetings and informs interventions
Assignments Professional Studies: Monday 6th January 12 noon Subject Studies: Monday 9th March 12 noon Subject Specialism: Monday 27th April 12 noon PDP including Subject specialism: Monday 22nd June 12 noon
Placement files Teaching File Teaching • Teaching timetables • Key school policies • Planning • Lesson evaluation • Assessment Records Professional Development File • Personalised Training Plan • Lesson observation feedback • Assessment profiles • WADs
SSLC Quality Assurance Student voice Meet approximately 3 or 4 times during the year Would you like to be involved?
Some advice Take notes and engage in sessions Organise your diary Make a plan – School and University Support each other Don’t panic/ let others panic you Do be confident and take initiative We’re here to help you make the most of the opportunities Enjoy it!
Web page • All session notes for this week • Links to.. Student Agreement Framework for Professional Behaviours Online form to share Mentor details A link will be sent to you by email.
Groups • For the purpose of induction week • Group A • Group B • Group C • Rooms are timings are detailed on the Induction Week Timetable