Oh holy crap, I have about 2 months and then my field placement officially begins.
Background: I am currently studying to gain my masters in Teaching for Special Education. So when I leave, I will be qualified to teach children in both a mainstream and a special education environment (K-7).
One of the areas where we get gypped slightly is in the number of days in schools.
Undergrads get 80 days spread out over 4 years. We get about 60 days required for registration, but we also spend 5 days in a school to plan, something the undergrads DON'T get. My 5 days in a school to plan are coming up soon. I have heard that this placement will be in a mainstream environment, while the second one will be in a special education environment, whether that be a special unit or special class.
So for anyone who's done a teaching placement, I need help! Mostly, in a few areas:
-I've been told to dress "conservatively" for placement, although I'm not 100% sure about what's conservative for little kids. I don't want to look too intimidating in front of them dressing in all black, so anything I should avoid? (for the record, I don't dress like a hooker anyway
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-I have requested that I don't be placed in a religious school as it's incompatible with my own beliefs. If I DO get placed in a school like this, how can I try and make the experience as smooth as possible? (they aren't obviously going to stick me in the Muslim school)
-Any other general tips to make the experience smooth?
I should find out in a few weeks where I'm going to be allocated and I'm hoping for an alternative education environment, because I would like to see how the needs of special education children are met in those environments (if they are met) as well as adapt them for my own usage.
Field Placement Time!
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