First Day in Schools

Today was our first day visiting Plymouth schools. We divided into three groups, and spent the morning at three different area schools: Chaucer, Widey, and Tamarside.

In the afternoon, we met to talk about our experiences. Also, Nick Pratt, a professor in the college of education at the University of Plymouth, came and spoke with us about the British educational system. He gave us an overview of the grade levels, testing system, and teacher training systems. He also helped answer questions about things we observed while visiting the schools.