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Here is the assignment for the Wed., Jan. 13 Focus Day. Below it, I've copied the letter that was sent to the schools. Before Wed., talk to a colleague who did a Term 1 placement in the school that you will be attending. Find out your school's starting time. On Wed., arrive and report to the office at least 15 minutes earlier. One person from each school group might volunteer to contact the principal or VP on Mon., Jan 11 just to make sure that they have read my Scribe message or fax. It's always nicer to arrive at a school that is expecting you.
Assignment for Jan. 13 PJ Focus Day (to be shared and submitted at our Jan. 20 class)1. List 10 key school procedures, routines, norms or community issues that differ from your previous placement. Briefly explain the differences. (You are encouraged to do this part of the assignment collectively, if possible. However, make sure that each person has a copy to share/hand in on Jan. 20.)
2. Briefly describe 5 effective routines used in the classroom you visited, but not seen in your previous placement.
3. List the key curricular resources used by the teacher (i.e., what are the principal programs, manuals, idea books, literature etc. that the teacher uses in each subject area?). Ask the teacher for permission to peruse this material. Ask the teacher, Which subject areas have the most complete curricular support, and which areas have the least? Ask for some elaboration/explanation. Record a brief record (1-2 paragraphs) of the response. Ask yourself, What subjects would you feel most comfortable teaching, given those resources? Write a brief personal response (1-2 paragraphs).
Memorandum To: All Associate Schools and Teachers From: John Mazurek, Instructor, PJ Experience, Toronto East Preservice Option, OISE/UT RE: January 13, 1999 - PJ Focus Day As mentioned in previous messages, Jan. 13 (morning only) is a Focus Day for our PJ candidates. The new year marks the changeover from Term 1 to Term 2 placements. Therefore, the candidates at your school next Wed. will be visiting you for the first time. For a list of their names, please see the School Placements page on our web site." These are the same PJ candidates who will be doing their second placement (Feb. 22-April 1) with you. If you could inform your associate teachers today, as well as take a few moments at the beginning of the Wed. morning to introduce the candidates to life in your building and assist them in finding a room/associate assignment for the day, it would be greatly appreciated. Please note that firm class assignments for the second practicum should not be made at this time because the JI candidates assigned to your school for Term 2 will not be able to visit until a later date. Again, thanks for sharing your classrooms with the candidates. Sincerely, John |
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