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Component 1: Reflective Review
NAME:
Programme of Study: PGCE Physical Education
Module: Developing Reflective Professional Practice
Unit Code: ECLPGM100

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CONTENTS
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Introduction

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Professional Attributes

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Professional Knowledge and Understanding

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Professional Skills

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Conclusion

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References

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Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

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Introduction
From Wednesday 30th September until Friday 5th February I attended St Margaret’s Church
of England High School, Liverpool, for a total of 72 days as part of my professional
development
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Throughout
my placement I have also been able to implement a variety of teaching styles and initiate
behaviour strategies that coincide with meeting certain standards
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Through weekly
meetings with departmental staff and reviews with subject mentor I have been able to identify
my strengths and weaknesses which allows me to reflect on my performance and act upon
advice and guidance provided
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There are 31 standards that a trainee teacher is required to meet in order to achieve QTS
(appendix 1)
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Professional attributes
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Professional knowledge and understanding
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Professional skills
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Appendix 2 shows my Individual Development Plan (IDP) that
provides a record of my progress to date and the location it can be found
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Throughout my entire placement I was able to exhibit the positive attitudes, values and
behaviour from the pupils of St Margaret’s and build good teacher-student relationships
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However Jones and
Jones (2004: 93) mention a sense of caution and respect must be applied due to the climate
we live in today and suggest always having others around
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I was able to do this constantly by always acting in a professional manner
in front of pupils demonstrating professional behaviour
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St
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Also I
maintained standards set at phase 1 by having 100% attendance, having appropriate dress and
demeanour and by helping with extra-curricular activities and staying beyond school hours to
work within the department, grasping all areas of school life I could
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During my teaching practise I assisted coaching the Year 8 basketball team which allowed
me to see how important the efforts and contributions from staff, parents/carers is essential
for pupils to develop and achieve success during their school life
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Hellison (2003) writes that ‘Extracurricular activities help students gain
experience in a variety of areas that will enhance their future
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It was evident how parents and carers have a vital role to play for pupils to achieve success
and raise their levels of attainment
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I was able to talk
with parents who provided me with an insight on what they do for their children so that they
could socialise and learn new skills i
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discipline, teamwork, leadership
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During my placement, in phase 2a and 2b, I was able to attend a review day and be involved
with a year 10 form group and a year 7 and 8 parents evening
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I also had the opportunity to have my own input
with parents and carers regarding their child’s approach to lessons and how they have been
performing
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Ramirez (2006) states that ‘Good parent
teacher communication is essential for a child's success in school
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Because
of this, some parents approach the school with a defensive or angry attitude
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Professional Knowledge and Understanding
Q14- Have a secure knowledge and understanding of their subjects/curriculum areas and
related pedagogy to enable them to teach effectively across the age and ability range for
which they are trained
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As my placement progressed and I gained more experience, my knowledge
and understanding of a variety of topics developed further i
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cricket and table tennis
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It also helped me build on my confidence and provide me with the self-belief
and competence that I lacked on my first few weeks
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This gave me a valuable insight on how to
approach lessons and how to plan my time efficiently so that pupils can meet lesson
objectives
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I also came across a variety of difficulties due to the lack of my subject
knowledge in certain areas for example not being able to provide an accurate answer for a
GCSE theory lesson or demonstrating improper technique during cricket lessons
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What I found from lessons
that didn’t particularly go to plan was that the teaching strategies used was ineffective, for
example, during a year 9 cricket lesson I used a command and practise approach for a topic
that I wasn’t confident with but the level of pupil’s was quite high that they got bored and
required a more challenging level
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As well as developing my subject knowledge, I have also been developing my pedagogy
knowledge and understanding each week
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This is important as Mosston and
Ashworth (2002: 293-94) proclaim that discrepancy caused by teachers is due to their
inability to accurately identify pedagogical events in their classroom i
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planning for
behaviour management
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I was able to have a lot of success in this area due to the amount of involvement I had
throughout my placement with PSHE lessons (Learning for Life)
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A number of issues were discussed that could affect pupil’s life in areas
such as grief, dealing with conflict, etc
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Whilst at St Margaret’s I had the chance to meet with the schools SENCO and discuss
important factors to consider when planning lessons i
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the schools SEN pupil list and
inclusion
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Morley and Bailey (2006: 3) state that high achievement is
determined by the school’s commitment to inclusion and the steps it takes to ensure that
every pupil does as well as possible
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Kyriacou (2007: 105) writes that assessment consists of techniques used to monitor pupil’s
progress in terms of learning outcomes
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Whilst at St Margaret’s I used a variety of methods to assess pupil’s attainment and learning,
as highlighted by Kyriacou (2007: 107-108)
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This is known
as formative assessment and highlights the level of the pupil’s knowledge and understanding
of the activity
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Each
activity was carried out over a 6/7 week period and each pupil was then assessed individually
on their performance levels to show how much progression has been made and award them
an attainment level in conjunction with National Curriculum levels of attainment
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This is known as
formal assessment as pupils have a prior warning that assessment will be carried out
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After marking their work I was able to record a grade for
future reference and provide some written feedback to the pupils in the hope that they would
benefit and understand the topic better
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Kyriacou (2007: 106) claims that pupils who receive feedback that
indicates they are not progressing as good as their peers can become disheartened
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Q31- Establish a clear framework for classroom discipline to manage learners' behaviour
constructively and promote their self-control and independence
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This included a section on the schools behavioural policy and the steps they take to
maintain discipline and classroom management
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I
implemented the system on various occasions when a pupil was not listening or kept going
‘off-task’
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If
pupils persist to interrupt a lesson they are given a detention and are told that if they still
continue to cause trouble they will be sent to a referral room where they stay until they are fit
to return to class and have met with Head of Year
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When I asked the pupil why he
was not listening and preferred to talk to others, he replied that he was sorry but found the
task slightly beyond his limitations
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This supports Rogers (2006: 84) who states that one reason for pupil’s misbehaviour
is due to their inability to do the work
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Conclusion
Overall, reflecting on my time spent at St Margaret’s I was fortunate enough to develop as a
teacher in all three areas but also have ample room to continue my professional development
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In preparation for phase 3 I have set numerous targets for myself in order to achieve QTS and
develop my existing attributes for example continue expanding my knowledge and
understanding of PE and the many topics within it and also be able to manage the learning of
all individuals to suit the level of their learning
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This is not a detriment for me
but a challenge I welcome
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REFERENCES

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Calderhead, J and Shorrock, S
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London: Falmer
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(2000) Centre for Effective Parenting
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital
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(2006) Assessment and Learning
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Garner, P
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Capel et al (2005) Learning to teach in the secondary school : a
companion to school experience
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136-50
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(2003) Teaching Responsibility Through Physical Activity
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Jones, V and Jones, L (2004) Comprehensive classroom management (7th ed
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Kyriacou, C
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Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes
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And Bailey, R
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Fulton, London
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and Ashworth, S
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San
Francisco: Pearson Education
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(2004) Teaching Today
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Ramierz, L
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(2006) Classroom Behaviour: A Practical Guide to Effective Teaching,
Behaviour Management and Colleague Support
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Scarlett, w
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(2009) Approaches to Behaviour and Classroom Management
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www
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gov
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aspx

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APPENDIX 2

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