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Class: 1Art – 1.2 Time: 09:00 – 11:40          (double period) Date:   08/10/18 School: Coláiste Choilm Mentor: Mary O’ Mahony Today was the first day that I took the lead on the class. I took the role and introduced the class to the topic today which is Form, Tone, Contrast, Depth. The pupils were engaged, but I didn’t have the same control as my co-operation teacher. Throughout the lesson I engaged with pupils and spoke to them about their work, making them think about why and what they were working on. Working with different forms, cones and squares, they were analysing how light affects form and the contrast that can be seen in their primary source. I found myself to have a shaky start and have to be mindful of my timing. I need to be more assertive and sure of myself in the beginning. My interaction with them throughout the class is fine, it’s becoming more of the “teacher” in their eyes. Following a conversation with my c...

Class: 1Ealín – 4.1 Time: 10:20 – 11:40        (double period) Date: 08/10/18 School: Coláiste Choilm (Ghaelcoláiste) Mentor: Emilie Doyle The class was introduced to cross contour line. I explained that by doing cross contour line drawings it would help them better understand the form of their primary object. I had intended to open the lesson by showing them a PowerPoint presentation and video but I had thought the projector wasn’t working. Later realising that it merely needed to be plugged in, I then showed them the PowerPoint and video tutorial in the second class. From this experience I realised that sometimes the most simple thing can be the answer, as well as checking the plugs before moving on. The pupils didn’t notice so I kept my composure and continued on. The class is still quite quiet. I am gradually taking more of the lead in the class. I think I will introduced group work within the class. This will get them to bond as well a...

Class: 1Art – 1.2 Time: 11:55 – 13:15          (double period) Date:   5/10/18 School: Coláiste Choilm Mentor: Mary O’ Mahony The class started with the roll call. The room was rearranged from the last time the pupils were there and they were giddy in response. My co-operating teacher was delayed so I briefly lead the class. I opened the class up questions to the class. What is cross contour? What do we learn from it? How does it benefit our drawings? I felt that this helped to gain their attention. It’s a Friday, their minds are most likely on the weekend. These questions regained their attention. Before the class myself and the co-operation teacher had been planning the next couple of classes, after I had asked the questions to the pupils I was unsure how to proceed. The co-operation teacher stepped in and took charge. I felt I should have lead more. I need to take charge more and be more self-assured. The class ran smoothly,...