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Welcome to 4T!. Thursday 29 th August 2013. Previously… . I taught in Taipei European School for 3 years in Year 1, 2 and Reception classes. I was Key Stage 1 Co-ordinator. Prior to that I taught Richmond UK as a year 2 teacher. This is my 12 th year at Patana !
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Welcome to 4T! Thursday 29th August 2013
Previously… • I taught in Taipei European School for 3 years in Year 1, 2 and Reception classes. I was Key Stage 1 Co-ordinator. • Prior to that I taught Richmond UK as a year 2 teacher. • This is my 12th year at Patana! • Assistant Head of Year, Mathematics Co-ordinator, Head of Curriculum, Class Teacher.
I come from England, but have lived in Hong Kong and Taiwan prior to moving to Thailand. A little about me… I live with my husband, Brad, daughter Matilda and dog Oscar.
and the rest… • Pre Tilly I used to do adventure races with my husband, rock climb and run. I ran 2 marathons! • I love spending time with Tilly, going to Little Gym, swimming or just painting and playing with her toys. • Travelling and exploring new places • Watching films • Relaxing with a nice foot massage.
Class 4T Organisation • Morning routine • Home Learning • Reading books/library • Post boxes • Trays & Lockers • Classroom equipment • Flexible Groups – collaborative learning • Developing independence as a learner
Teaching Methods • Range according to the needs of the children… varies depending on the child and the situation…flexibility • Differentiation • Use of ICT • Extending and supporting • Targets • IB Learner Profile • Encouragement and independence. PRAISE. • Talking Partners / Assessment for Learning • Praise Postcards
Positive Discipline • Reward Time • Sanctions
Home Learning – Support and consolidate • Home learning designed to prepare for, reinforce and extend learning that has taken place in class. • Balance of Mathematics tasks, multiplication tables practice and spelling tasks. In addition, a project will be set in Week 3 to be completed over the term. This will include Literacy tasks related to our learning theme. • The expectation is that children spend no longer than 25 minutes on an activity. • We also expect the children to read for at least 15 minutes every night • Your help is needed please….engage and monitor • Check the 4T class blog
How can we help at home? • Encourage your child to: • Organise themselves on a daily basis (letters, PE kit etc...) • Check their personal emails regularly • Set up a desk or study area • Start home learning on their own • See if they can solve their own problems • Be inquisitive • Explore their interests
How can we help at home? • Use the internet, books, people as sources to broaden their knowledge and understanding • Have family discussions/debates • Listen to and read the news (BBC Newsroundwebsite) • Read daily – model good reading and engage with them about the text – e.g. ask questions about the story/characters/plot/setting • Play mental maths games • Solve real-life money problems • Access Link and Learn/relevant computer games
Final thoughts… • Breakfast • Snack Bar (healthy snack) • Lunchtime (balanced lunch) • Name on PE kits and hats!
Communication and Contact • Email - clto@patana.ac.th • Y4T blog and Y4 home page • Year 4 team: 0-2785-2200 ext. 2274 • Newsletter • Class parents • 3-way conferences • Personal appointments • Personal Information – please keep all your information up to date via the Parents’ Gateway.
