Assistant Principal and graduate returns to speak with students

We were delighted to welcome the Assistant Principal of East Sussex College, Mark Watt, back to the university.

Mark graduated from our Physical Education BA(Hons) with Qualified Teacher Status 20 years ago and returned to speak to students studying on our Physical Education PGCE and School Direct teaching courses.

Mark gave an insight into teaching in the further education sector. Trainees learnt more about the use of google classrooms and innovative ways to assess student progress such as video and verbal feedback, interactive assessment of learning and the use of flash cards using tablet devices and mobile phones.

In addition, trainees were able to learn teaching in action and learn more about the latest revision resources available to students as well as being shown how to utilise the use of Twitter as an educational continued professional development resource.

PGCE and School Direct PE route leader, Dr Gary Stidder said: “This was a great opportunity for our PE trainees to gain valuable experience of post-16 physical education courses and ways in which the teaching and learning within these courses can enhance student progress.

“It was extremely beneficial for them to hear from an experienced practitioner which has contributed to their own professional development with respect to the standards for qualifying to teach.”

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