Lesson Preparation
Most teachers understand that not only is there a great deal of a teacher’s work happens outside of the classroom but also it is absolutely crucial for the successful delivery of good lessons inside the classroom.
The class/subject teacher(s) should be consulted on the level and range of ability within the class. Material must be prepared with this in mind remembering that no two children work at the same pace. It is a good idea to have additional material/activities prepared for those who will finish early.
It is not only important to study the work the children have done but also the way in which it was presented. Follow the school/class conventions for the setting out of work.
You may be required to continue with an existing scheme of work, to take a particular section of a Board of Studies syllabus or you may be free to pursue your own topics within the overall framework of the curriculum and policies set by the Department of Education and Training. This should be determined in consultation with the classroom teacher/mentor.
Remember that the school has to consider the overall pattern of the child’s education within the demands of the curriculum and it should be your intention to enhance this rather than disrupt it.