tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5428841094562870191.post1912281194631411405..comments2018-05-07T02:39:54.788-04:00Comments on BC: International Student Teachers: Final Reflection of Irish Primary SchoolColleen Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581702695782746285noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5428841094562870191.post-88940706824621970772012-05-18T23:27:15.430-04:002012-05-18T23:27:15.430-04:00Kelly, I really enjoyed reading your final reflect...Kelly, I really enjoyed reading your final reflection and it was nice comparing your experience in a primary school in Galway to my experience there in a secondary school. One of the biggest differences that I also noticed in my high school in Galway was how the students participated in far less group work than most classes do in America. There was a greater focus on individual work and the teacher's instruction. Like in Scoil Bhride, the overall nature of the Jes is much more relaxed and the schedule is a little more flexible than in American schools. The only mild expecption to this was in the 6th year history class because they had a strict curriculum that they needed to cover in preparation for the Leaving Certificate Exams which factor into which college they go to much like the SATs. In terms of discipline, expectations are naturally slightly higher in secondary school because the kids are older but I also observed the same direct style at the Jes. If someone spoke out of turn or didn't do their homework, my CT would simply and briefly address it in class and then move on. As Kelly pointed out, it seemed that the other students would note this and there usually would only be one incident per class if any.Becca Bagnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602414466116939971noreply@blogger.com