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- Assessment for learning: Continuous form of assessment, up to speed with content students are learning . Student centred work, about the students work not the teachers.
- VARK - Visual, auditory, read/write and kinesthetic (types of learning).
- Creates self regulated learners who are more active in their education.

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1. Facilitated learning/scaffolding.
The students are encouraged to take more control of their learning. The teachers role becomes a facilitator and organiser providing support for the students learning.
2. IBL - Inquiry Based Learning.
Questions, problems or scenarios are posed. Problem based learning where majority of classwork is student-centred, they are responsible for their own learning.
3. Co-operative learning.
Group work 2-4/5 students working, interacting, communicating together. Touches on a lot of the key skills.

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Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

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Every kid needs a champion | Rita Pierson | TED

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"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire - W.B Yeats"

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"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire - W.B Yeats"

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" A guide to teaching practice in Ireland "

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- Designing a lesson based on a topic from the new junior certificate specification that has a strong emphasis on the lesson intro.
- Hook/spark students interest for 5-10 mins.
- Set the tone for the rest of the lesson.
- Lesson should be content heavy.
What are the characteristics of a strong lesson introduction??

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Get to know your co-operating teacher in the school where your going to do placement. Agree on topics and class content to be taught. If possible ask for your own choice on topics.

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- Passionate
- Good classroom management skills
- Knowledgeable
- Good at communicating
- Interactive
- Organised
- Sense of humour
- Empathy
- Variety of teaching skills