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Personal Narrative: My Work Placement

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Week One
Commencing my first week, at the Fremantle Language Development Centre. I was rather nervous and somewhat anxious.
Little did I know I had two of the most amazing and experienced mentors who were going to assist and guide me throughout the five weeks of my work placement.

I was very lucky to be able to collaborate with Mrs. L (Teacher) and Mrs. V (Education Assistant), both instantly reassured me that everything was going to be fine, if I ever had any doubts or questions to just ask. I instantly felt welcomed, calm and collected.

The First few days of placement mostly consisted of introducing myself, observing the classroom structure, behavior management and getting to know students individually. Meeting the students was so much fun, the only …show more content…

L and Mrs. V have given me throughout the week.
Throughout the week one I continually reminded myself why I was doing my placement and Certificate 4 in Education Support. Remembering to do things and complete set tasks genuinely to the best of my ability with care and warmth. Week Two

Commencing week two of my work placement I felt a lot calmer and surer of what I was doing and myself. This week I had a better understanding as to what I had to do in a classroom as an Education Assistant.

At the Freemantle Language Development Centre, I began to understand and get to know each student individually getting to know which student need more support within the classroom environment. I remembered each Childs’ name and was able to communicate better with each student.

Mrs. L and Mrs. V were once again phenomenal with their mentoring continually reflecting and teaching me how to work in the classroom environment. Both praised me appropriately and gave me constructive criticism when required. Mrs. L also made me aware of a personal strength that I myself was not aware of having great behavior management

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