I have just finished my 3rd week at UWS and I am enjoying it so far. I have learned a lot over the past few weeks and have been challenged by some of the new ideas and concepts. I can see how the skills I am developing will be very useful to me in the future- especially during placement next month that I am really looking forward to.
The module I was most worried about when I started was Situated Communications. I have never been very good at communicating and although I am getting better this is a skill that I have to work on. When I first went to Angela’s workshop I felt completely out of my comfort zone and nervous about what I would be asked to do. After the first few activities and learning the names of some people in my group I started to feel a bit more relaxed. The activities in Angela’s workshops are building up my confidence in communicating and sharing my thoughts and ideas with others. I have found it easier as the weeks have gone on to speak to different people and contribute in workshops.
I have found all the classes very interesting especially Digital Literacy and Maths. I had never heard or thought about all the different ways you can use technology to teach literacy and other areas of the Curriculum for Excellence. One thing I had never thought about before was using computer games and linking this in to literacy and other subjects. I can see how this would encourage reluctant children to engage and take part in an area of the curriculum that they usually don’t show enthusiasm for or that they struggle in.
I’m looking forward to the rest of this year and all the new experiences I will learn from.
