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Mentor

Would it be possible for us to have a quick discussion of the lesson that you did before lunch?

Beginner teacher

Yes, of course.

Mentor

Great. I thought there was some really nice bits in the session. I like the way that you were trying some new things out, which was great. How did you think it went?

Beginner teacher

Pretty pleased, if I’m honest.

Mentor

What did you think went well in the lesson?

Beginner teacher

Most of it. Everything I gave them, they did. They all seemed to enjoy the work.

Mentor

OK. Well, was there anything you would have done differently or could have improved on?

Beginner teacher

Not really. I was really pleased with what I did. Why? Is there anything you think I missed?

Mentor

Well, I suppose I would be thinking about the work that the pupils produced at the end of the day. Is it about the learning that takes place? Were you pleased with what they did?

Beginner teacher

Well, they all did the tasks. They had all finished the work, so yeah, I was pretty pleased.

Mentor

Have you had a chance to look at any of the work yet?

Beginner teacher

No, I’ll look at that after school, probably.

Mentor

What about in the lesson? Do you think all of the pupils understood what they were doing?

Beginner teacher

As I said, they all did the tasks.

Mentor

I know, but did you ask or question any particular pupils during the lesson about whether they understood the topic?

Beginner teacher

I did ask at the beginning if they knew what they have to do. They all said yes, so I think they did.

Mentor

What about the different abilities in the class? Did you think that they all managed to understand the work?

Beginner teacher

I tried to keep the task quite straightforward so that they could all do the same. They much prefer that. I believe in treating everyone the same.

Mentor

I see.