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// “Both mentors mentioned areas which I should placed more attention with… I can see myself doing what they expected me to do, because that’s the teacher I want to become… is a lot of content which I need to adopt as part of my life and I will do it” //** Monday ** **27th July 2009**. // “For the next demonstration you need to be more organised… Be clear about the point of teaching this recipe – write it on the board; link it to the unit; use the opportunity to teach whenever it arises – knife skills; nutrition; food science; BE PREPARED AND KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING THOROUGHLY // ” **Monday 27th July 2009**.
 * Graduate teachers can reflect on and critically evaluate their professional knowledge and the effectiveness of their teaching. **
 * Keeping a journal helped me to reflect and annotate written feedback from mentors for further planning, **
 * __ Extract form my Journal: __**
 * __ Comments from my year 11 mentor: __**

// “Good preparation for the dem. The board was very clear. Your lesson plan was very thorough with each step well planned. The actual dem went really well. The kids were all engaged. I think they enjoyed doing something completely different and challenging… Organisation and control was also good. I think a very successful lesson and I can see your confidence growing each lesson. The kids definitely see you as their teacher now.” // **Wednesday 5th August 2009 (a week later)**. Being a reflective teacher also involved in my practicum to write a narrative which demonstrated how I picture myself as a Home Economics teacher. **
 * Using web 2.0 applications such as this wiki is an effective way to reflect with fellow teachers and improve teaching & learning for students. **