Tuesday, 26 April 2011

ACP: A Little Bit of Progress at Last

I have at last discovered the name of my university colleague at last! Hooray! I have emailed her to ascertain whether or not there are any other VU students at my school but I am yet to hear back, however I have my fingers crossed.

As for the next step in my plan we'll see how it goes in my 2 weeks placement next week...

Keep checking!

Sunday, 24 April 2011

ACP: Brainstorming Ideas

I have yet to be able to get on the the Placement office to discover the name of my University Colleague or to have any placement days to discuss my ACP with the school. I should add another step to my plan ....

5. Once i have found out who my UC is ...Email them and ask if there are any other VU students on placement at my school.

Until then I have been thinking about things that I could do for my ACP...
- Design and run a series of exam revision classes for the year 12's mid year psych exam.
- Fundraising for a school nominated event/organization.
- ???

More news after I start back at placement next week...

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

ACP: The Beginning

1st Post
The following is the beginning of a progressive recording of the development of my 3rd year ACP.

I have now successfully completed my first 3 Tuesdays in my secondary school placement. I am yet to learn of another student teacher from my university doing placement where I am, so I believe I am on my own for this years ACP. I am also yet to learn if I have or the name of my University Colleague. I have yet to personally meet the Assistant Principal of my school (who is in charge of the student teachers at the school) face to face or discuss if there is a particular project that the school would like me to take the lead on this year. So my plan therefore is:

1. Contact the placement office and discover the name of my University Colleague.
2. Email my University Colleague and find out if they have spoken to anyone at the school about the ACP.
3. When I am back at my placement school in 3 weeks time (after the school holidays) arrange a meeting with the schools AP- discuss possible ACP's, what the school needs...
4. Begin research and planning for ACP including writing the ACP Plan.

Wish me luck and I'll let you know how it goes!