ABSTRACT
Schools are busy places and teachers are often required to juggle many tasks at once. Physical contact with pupils should be avoided unless there is an immediate health and safety concern, or is a requirement in a practical lesson, for example supporting a pupil in physical education. The greatest challenge in order to move on lies in ensuring that each and every member of the class has accessed the learning outcomes. In English state-maintained schools, the view is one of inclusion of all pupils in the learning process. The purpose of lessons needs to swing towards the needs of individual pupils, with content focused on learning. Consider the three phases of student teacher development above: self, class and individual pupil. During their first visits, teachers may be introduced to the head teacher. However, teachers can expect to talk to the professional tutor and staff with specific areas of responsibility in the school.
