Below, I have attached a simple poster created by me including the main points that I personally feel are vital in teaching science.
What makes a good science curriculum?
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Monthly Archives: January 2020
The importance of reflection
Reflection is an important part of progression through learning and vital not only throughout my studies, but my professional career. It will help me to identify areas which didn’t work well for me, allow me to see where I went wrong and what my next steps are moving forward.
Upon reflection in semester one, I have highlighted issues in my learning and studies where I must make changes moving forward. I never realised the importance of wider reading throughout modules and it was something I overlooked. I underestimated the impact it would have in my overall understanding and have realised it hindered progression in discussion and debate. This became apparent when essay writing and I realised the lack of variety in my discussions – something that is important in order to achieve a high standard of work. This is something I will most definitely take on board in semester two, to look at wider arguments and build deeper understanding which will in turn, enhance my learning.
Reflection is something I will continue to do throughout modules, placement and essay writing to ensure I am always working to the best of my ability. Taking time to understand where you went wrong is key to improving.
My memories of Maths in school
From my earliest memories, maths has never been a strong point. In primary school, I have fond memories of playing with counting blocks and filling out fun work sheets filled with colour. Maths in primary school felt care-free, and I felt as though I was part of the class; with a basic understanding.
In high school however, maths caused me stress and unnecessary anxiety. Starting my high school years with teachers who picked you at random to answer questions was my worst fear and happened regularly. It caused my mind to go blank and look and feel stupid in front of a class. This in turn made me feel like a failure, and I stopped believing myself that I actually understood it and honestly, I lost interest all together. I began to fail and the class was a daily dread.
In my later years, I came across a particular teacher who saw potential in me. She made me work hard, without making me feel uncomfortable. She didn’t give up on me when I didn’t understand and she spent her nights staying behind at school club to help me to get the grades I never thought were possible. I was made to do ALL my homework corrections, which I absolutely hated and they piled up quickly. Now? I thank her for that. Her dedication to her students and job role helped me to enjoy maths again and was proof that I could do it with the right mindset, dedication and a lot of hard work.
Having went though both these experiences in school, Its made me aware of the impact my teaching strategies will have on children’s outcomes, and which method I would like to strive to achieve.
A comfortable classroom creates confident individuals and that is the key to understanding.
