{"id":16262,"date":"2021-02-09T10:12:24","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T09:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/?p=16262"},"modified":"2021-02-08T12:13:13","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T11:13:13","slug":"abbies-placement-experience-working-in-a-secondary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2021\/02\/09\/abbies-placement-experience-working-in-a-secondary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbie’s placement experience working in a secondary school"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a guest blog post by Abbie Rendell who is studying her final year of BSc (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n

My name is Abbie Rendell and I am currently in my final year of my undergraduate degree; Sport Development and Coaching Sciences. During the previous academic year (2019\/2020), I completed my work placement at Danesfield Church of England School in Williton, Somerset. I worked as a Learning Support Assistant for the Physical Education department and assisted in the Maths department.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

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How did you find your placement?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I came across this placement opportunity as I attended this school as a child. I got in touch with a member of staff that worked at the school and asked if there was an opportunity for me to work there. Fortunately, they created a role for me, and I threw myself into it completely!<\/p>\n

Did you face any challenges in your role?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One challenge I faced from the beginning was not having any previous experience in a school. To help build relationships with future work colleagues and make starting the job a little easier, I volunteered on a school camping trip before my contract had begun. This made me feel less anxious on my first day and set me off on the right foot.<\/p>\n

What are your key takeaways from your placement year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I learnt many skills and gained knowledge on different sports, teaching styles and behaviours. These learnings aided my future study in my final year as I was able to reflect on my experience and use this knowledge valuably in my work. It also enabled me to realise that I preferred teaching secondary students rather than primary.<\/p>\n

Future plans and advice <\/strong><\/p>\n

My plan for the future is to complete my PGCE year for Physical Education in Secondary Education at Exeter University, then I will be able to teach as a newly qualified teacher!<\/p>\n

The best advice which I can give to students considering a placement year is to throw yourself completely into any opportunity, whether it is in your comfort zone or not.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

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Abbie won the Citizenship award at the Business School Employability Awards<\/a> at the end of last year during their virtual ceremony. The Business School host their annual awards to celebrate the successes of students internships and placements.<\/p>\n

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Please note that we no longer offer the BSc (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching Sciences, but we do offer a BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching degree<\/a> and other similar degrees<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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