Planning, preparation and assessment in London

By Jennifer White
Community contribution / May 23, 2016

Something I've discovered about teaching is the seemingly universal use of acronyms. There are many acronyms in teaching, sometimes it's like teachers speak another language.

Justine, another Australian supply teacher working in London.

Some examples in Australia include The National Assessment Program, Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), casual relief teacher (CRT), School Support Group ...

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Planning, preparation and assessment in London

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