College

St Mary’s University College will:

• Facilitate placement  of students

Students nominate several schools that they would like to be placed in at the coming academic year.

• Co-ordinate the supervision of students.  Students will be assigned two tutors as well as an RE tutor who will visit them in their host school.
• Ensure that students teachers are adequately prepared for interacting with teachers and pupils in a school setting.
• Provide clear guidance as to the expected conduct of student teachers on School Experience.
• Organise visits to partner schools by  college tutors
• Provide support for student teachers
• Provide support for partner schools
• Arrange additional visits to the school where there are concerns about  the progress of a student.
• Undertake a Quality Assurance role

The College Tutor will:

• Plan and agree visits by contacting the schools and arranging a suitable date and time.
• Observe a student teaching and review their preparation for teaching.
• Provide constructive feedback to students highlighting both strengths and areas for development.
• Consult with class teacher regarding overall student performance.  College tutors are very aware that they are only seeing a snapshot of the work that students are doing.  Talking with the class teacher allows them to get a much fuller picture of the students’ commitment, attitude and professionalism.
• Agree action for progress in discussion with the student, teacher and teacher tutor as appropriate.
• Provide additional visits to the school where there are concerns about  the progress of a student.