LO 1 –Be able to reflect on own practice.

Remember learning outcomes 1.1, 1.2and 1.3 must be assessed in thework place (see witness testimony sheet)
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1.4Evaluate all aspects of own practice.
Task 1- Complete the table below to evaluate aspects of your own practice. Use the five-point rating scale to self evaluate your performance in each of the areas (1 indicating low, 5 indicating high performance, and N/A indicating not applicable). Please be honest.
Professional conduct
Rating Scale
1. Do you consistently promote an atmosphere of respect for children and adults?
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N/A
2. Do you demonstrate ethical and confidential behaviour?
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N/A
3. Do you demonstrate an appropriate and independent use of your time in placement/work?
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N/A
4. Do you demonstrate a responsibleattitude towards attendance and punctuality?
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N/A
5. Do you demonstrate how to deal with conflicts with teachers/teaching assistant at theclassroom level first, SLT level second and college level third?
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N/A
6. Do you participate in school INSET activities?
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N/A
7. Do you make a positive contribution to the school’s aims and values?
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N/A
8. Performance as a whole: how do you think you have contributed effectively to school performance?
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N/A
Total
5+3+5+5+4+5+4=31
Rapport with pupils
Rating Scale
1. Do you show enthusiasm when working with pupils?
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N/A
2. Do you show patience and understanding toward pupils?
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N/A
3. Do you demonstrate an understanding of promoting independence within special needs pupils?
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N/A
4. Do you treat pupils in a respectful, responsible andfair manner with taking into consideration the pupils’ SPIEL levels of development?
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N/A
5. Do you demonstrate how to maintain an effective and co-operative relationship with pupils?
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N/A
6. Do you demonstrate appropriate responses to pupil-led interactions?
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N/A
7. Do you consistently demonstrate how to be a positive role model for pupils?
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N/A
8. Do you think you have contributed to raising pupil achievement?
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N/A
Total
5+5+5+4+5+4+5+5=38
Working in a team
Rating Scale
1. Do you participate co-operatively whenever acting as a member of the school team?
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N/A
2. Do you demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills with teachers, other support workers, and other members of the school team?
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N/A
3. Do you share relevant information with other members of the team?
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N/A
4. Do you use established communication systems with teachers, other teaching assistants and member of the school team through documentation (e.g. communication book, logbook) and attend any meetings?
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N/A
Total
5+5+5+4=19
General duties
Rating Scale
1. Do you help pupils complete tasks and class work, reinforcing learning objectives set by the teacher?
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N/A
2. Do you monitor independent or small-group work?
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N/A
3. Do you listen to pupils read?
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N/A
4. Do you read to pupils?
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N/A
5. Do you adapt materials and resources as planned and directed by the teacher?
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N/A
6. Do you record any required information on pupil activities, as directed by the teacher?
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N/A
7. Do you providea safe and comfortable environment? 1
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N/A
8. Do you carryout teacher-directed activities to reach the pupil’s targets on an individual basis or within a group?
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N/A
9. Do you assist with the preparation of specialised
teaching