Day 1

OBSERVATION / DAILY LOG

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Induction

I found the induction process thorough, albeit with much information that could need to be retained in such a short period of time. There was a lot of detail delivered with the depth of knowledge and experience of a seasoned professional. The main points covered were structures, education governance and compliance, staff and student support, and a variety of 'what to do in the case of' scenarios and the expectations of a preservice teacher while on placement. A greater depth of detail can be found below in the artifact section.

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​Period 2 & 3 – Year 10 & 12 Enginnering Skills

Workshop navigation, supervising students, and offering real-time feedback. Year 10 and 12 classes were largely self-regulating and autonomous. Students had acquired the skills required to work without instruction. Feedback was provided by the teacher when needed.

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Period 4 - Year 11 Furnishing Skills

The class was restless after lunch. The teacher needed to provide strict guidelines and feedback to some students. The teacher used discretion to work with students to get them working productively. The teacher demonstrated how to use a chisel properly for dovetails and how to secure a piece to the workbench for safe work practice and accurate workmanship. 

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Today was an excellent introduction to the high school and the staff I am being mentored by. The teaching staff applicable to ITD are friendly, approachable, and have a great sense of humour.