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Guidelines
for Schools and Teachers
Use of visiting speakers
and outside agencies should always be done as part of an
integrated programme. Good visitors can contribute a great
deal to a schools educational provision but do not, on their
own, constitute a comprehensive programme. They should not
act as a substitute teacher but enhance the overall educational
experience for young people. The input must add rather than
detract, must educate rather than sensationalise and must
add a dimension, which the teacher alone cannot deliver.
It must also fit within the stated aims and objectives of
the PSHCE programme of the school and any school policies.
In
order to make the session run as smoothly as possible, the
teacher should bear in mind the following points:-
- The preparation check list should have been used in
advance.
- Who will meet the visitor and bring them to the correct
location?
- The teacher should be present at all times and is
responsible for the lesson including safety, discipline
and behaviour of the pupils.
- The teacher may need to assist the visitor in a variety
of ways and this should be agreed with the visitor beforehand
eg asking appropriate questions, organising the pupils
into groups etc.
- The organisation of the room should be decided beforehand,
making sure the necessary equipment is available.
- Who will thank the visitor and help them to find the
exit?
- Ensure the pupils' views are included in an evaluation.
It
is important to remember that although the main focus of
the lesson is based upon the input of the visitor, the teacher
is still responsible for the lesson and the learning which
results.
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