October 4, 2019
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There is a few reasons why I wanted to be a Primary Teacher, the main reason is because I know I can do a better job than my previous teacher. She was the worst she never challenged or pushed people to be better, in addition to that she never praised people who were trying hard. […] Continue reading
October 4, 2019
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Overcoming my own struggles with dyslexia through the support and care of various teachers has shown to me the difference teachers can and do make. This has inspired and encouraged me to follow my long term ambition to teach. All the primary teachers I have ever had, have encouraged me and been understanding, which has always […] Continue reading
October 4, 2019
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Overall there was two decisive factors in my choice to begin my training as a primary teacher. Whilst I was still in primary and attending my p7 classes this began the thoughts on how I would like to follow in my teachers footsteps. It shone a light on how an educator does so much more […] Continue reading
October 4, 2019
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Comments Off on Bicarb Volcanoes, Electrical Circuits and Sketchers Sandals
Why do I want to be a teacher? A question I’ve been asked since I applied, even before. The answer is the same as most; inspiration from a teacher I had in primary school. However, it was not for writing or music but for maths and science. My teacher, with her signature Sketchers Sandals, allowed …
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October 3, 2019
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Comments Off on How Deferral Enabled Me To Thrive, Not Cope
With the ‘Give Them Time’ campaign in the midst of lobbying government, I feel there is no better time to discuss deferral and why I agree that funding should be open to all those who need it. 15 years ago my wonderful mother walked into my nursery, and requested my deferral for the following year. […] Continue reading
September 30, 2019
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Answering the question of ‘who am I as a teacher’ is an incredibly difficult task as an MA2 student who has only experienced teaching one P5/6 class so far in her career. However, it is a question that has been at the back of my mind ever since I did my first work experience in …
September 30, 2019
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The past year has passed by in a flash. I know I’m not exactly old, but I now realise how true it is that time seems to fly by as you get older. There’s no more sitting in a classroom trying to keep my eyes open on a Friday afternoon, or traipsing to classes I … Continue reading I blink, and it’s over – A long overdue reflection. → Continue reading
September 30, 2019
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Concept-based learning is an approach which excites me- it moves away from subject specific content and instead focuses on ‘big ideas’ that span various subject areas. For example, children may learn about ‘change’. They may do this through change of value in mathematics, change of leaders in history and through studying the life cycle in … Continue reading IB; Concept-based learning → Continue reading
September 29, 2019
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Comments Off on A Very Overdue Reflection
I realise that I have neglected my ePortfolio recently and was shocked when I realised my last post was from this time last year! I am going to aim to write shorter reflections this year so that hopefully I can post more often. My first year of university has been a bit of a roller-coaster […] Continue reading
September 27, 2019
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Comments Off on Fractions! Did you just call for pizza – and a party?!
We have had a few inputs now on mathematics: and they have all been most useful in helping me to realise that imagination is maths and maths is imagination. Long way to say it; basically think to the limits of space. Endless? Yes. Claire needs to enter the classroom and not just see the earthly … Continue reading “Fractions! Did you just call for pizza – and a party?!” Continue reading
September 26, 2019
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Comments Off on Comment on Drama TDT – Bringing a lesson to life. by Nikki Doig
As we learn more about learning through drama this year I look forward to hearing how you apply your learning on placement! Well done Courtney. Continue reading
September 25, 2019
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Comments Off on IB TDT Concept-based learning
I have learned a lot about concept-based learning through my reading. I realise how effective it is because it opens so many more doors into learning for children. It is a three dimensional model allowing for: generalisation, principles, concepts, facts and skills. This allows children to gain deeper understandings of what they’re learning by thinking deeper […] Continue reading
September 25, 2019
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Comments Off on Heres why what we teach matters
“90% of what we teach in school is a waste of time… It doesn’t matter.” From reading this statement I do not agree with it. Some may say that certain topics being taught in school may be a waste of time, however, they may not see the bigger picture. For example, some may say learning […] Continue reading
September 24, 2019
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This interesting approach to learning has intrigued me because of its emphasis on ensuring all learning has a purpose and highlighting how the world is interconnected in many ways. A curriculum that can teach pupils this awareness from a young age deserves to be explored in greater depth. The idea of learning a ‘concept’ rather …
September 24, 2019
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It is saddening as a future primary teacher to see this statement and to imagine a classroom full of young students who are disengaged, unmotivated and fully supporting this statement. This is fundamentally not the purpose of education – for children to believe learning is pointless, and for this detachment from learning to only grow …
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September 23, 2019
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Deciding not to do placement. Bad decision? It could be. Wrong decision? It might be. Wise decision? For now – at least. I am most certainly not stopping teaching, as it is what I really do love. However, the time doesn’t work out to do placement and various circumstances have led me to this choice. … Continue reading “Update Central” Continue reading
September 23, 2019
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Comments Off on Learning in School is Useless?
“90% of what we teach in school is a waste of time… It just doesn’t matter.” This is a statement that I have been asked to reflect on. In truth, it is a subject that has sparked a lot of thinking in my time since leaving school. I think there is some level of truth […] Continue reading
September 22, 2019
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Comments Off on IB TDT- How I embody the Learner Profile Attributes
I want to be a teacher because I want to make a difference. Through learning in the International Baccalaureate elective I have learnt that PYP schools also want to make a difference by creating a more peaceful world. Just as I like to learn from others in any context, I decided to choose the International […] Continue reading
September 19, 2019
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Comments Off on Gender Differences in Temperament: Real or Imagined?
After reading “Gender Differences inTemperament: Real or Imagined?” I believe that this generation is doing everything it can to eradicate gender stereotypes as much as possible from birth. However although they may still exist today, in the past gender stereotypes were much more common as people did not accept things that are accepted in today’s world. […] Continue reading
September 19, 2019
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Comments Off on The Importance of Embracing Multilingualism
Through reading Imagining Multilingual Schools: Languages in Education and Globalisation I have learnt much more about how important it is in schools to promote multilingualism as much as possible. In many schools, English is the dominant language that lessons are taught in. When there are pupils in schools who do not speak English as their first language, […] Continue reading
