This is a PGCE essay on Refelctive Practice. The essay title and questions answered are: Looking back on your year, what would you argue was more important - to be a good teacher, to be a ‘competent craftsperson’ or a ‘reflective practitioner’ (Moore, 2012). Critically analyse your own practice this year and evaluate which elements of research made the most significant improvements to your lessons This essay passed at 65%

This is a PGCE essay on Behaviour Management. The title of the essay and the questions answered are: Behaviour Management: What does consistency mean in behaviour management? Critically evaluate whether it is an essential component for successful class relationships. Critically reflect on what behavioural strategies used in your practice create a positive learning environment. This essay passed with 62% pass mark.

This is a PGCE essay on what Scholarship looks like in my subject. The essay title and questions answered are: With a focus on one subject, describe what scholarship looks like in this subject. Critically evaluate how pupils are identified as the ‘most able’ in this subject. Identify what difficulties there may be in making provision for stretch and challenge in this subject. Critically reflect and evaluate how you have ensured that pupils are challenged in this subject. How do you know this was successful? The pass percentage of this essay was 52%