Placement Experience: Jim Varghese
3rd November 2022
When I first joined SportUnited I felt quite unsure how to encourage the students to participate and perform the activities in a way in which the students would feel comfortable and safe. As the sessions progressed, I had the chance to really connect with the students and see all their faces filled with excitement when entering the gym. At every session when the students get excited to greet us and when they say their goodbyes, I am amazed by the connection and impact we are able to make with the students over the semester.
In particular, I’ve been able to see one of the younger students, develop and improve his social skills enormously. From when him and I first met, I struggled to encourage him to focus, to join in on the group activities and to be patient when playing with the class. However, over time as I learnt to understand his personality, I tried to be child-like in relation to encouraging group activities. I began to see his attitude and attention change from random bursts of energy to being calmer and engaging in activities amongst classmates.
I have been able to see such a great effort by the students at Adelaide West on improving their social and motor skills. I have enjoyed working and participating with the students, and completing all the activities with them.
In particular, I’ve been able to see one of the younger students, develop and improve his social skills enormously. From when him and I first met, I struggled to encourage him to focus, to join in on the group activities and to be patient when playing with the class. However, over time as I learnt to understand his personality, I tried to be child-like in relation to encouraging group activities. I began to see his attitude and attention change from random bursts of energy to being calmer and engaging in activities amongst classmates.
I have been able to see such a great effort by the students at Adelaide West on improving their social and motor skills. I have enjoyed working and participating with the students, and completing all the activities with them.
