January 31, 2019
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I have found the first two science inputs to be invaluable for this stage of my teacher training. Not only have I learned science knowledge but I will have gained information and advice which I shall apply to all aspects of my teaching. I am now eager to start my own investigating and to teach […] Continue reading
January 31, 2019
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Comments Off on Key features for a good science lesson
Key Features of a good science lesson: A good science lesson: is designed to stimulate the interest and motivation of children allows flexibility and choice teacher need to have strong subject expertise and be enthusiastic about their subject creates a positive ethos for learning includes opportunities to allow children to become actively involved in their … Continue reading “Key features for a good science lesson” Continue reading
January 31, 2019
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Creating a science lesson The sciences experiences and outcome are designed to stimulate the interest and motivation of children and young people and to support staff in planning challenging, engaging and enjoyable learning and teaching activities. Lessons within science would be benefited with the use of collaborative working alongside working individually. By working in pairs, […] Continue reading
January 30, 2019
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Comments Off on Teaching Across the Curriculum – Health and Wellbeing, Food and Health
I have planned three health and wellbeing lessons based on the experiences and outcomes for health and wellbeing, primarily the food related sections. Individual Lesson Plan Format (Primary) MA Professional Practice HandbookIndividual Lesson Plan Format.docx Class/Group: 2nd Level Lesson: Health & Wellbeing Date: ………..… Previous Experience Working towards outcomes of a Curriculum for Excellence By […] Continue reading
January 30, 2019
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Comments Off on Teaching Across the Curriculum – Maths
During my maths input last week I discovered how common the pre-conceptions of maths are. I also learned about different techniques I can use in the classroom to relieve maths anxiety in the pupils and my teaching ability. The session also allowed me to learn some activities I could do with the class to ensure […] Continue reading
January 29, 2019
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Comments Off on Easy as 1.. 2.. 3..?
After missing the last maths input, due to having my pre-placement visit early, I have managed to catch up with the thanks to Tara’s PowerPoint notes and friends taking notes for me. What I have taken from it, is that maths is one of the three areas in which is classed in the responsibility of …
January 29, 2019
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Comments Off on Comment on Drama TDT – Bringing a lesson to life. by Patricia Thomson
Good to see you are considering IDL to motivate your pupils. Continue reading
January 28, 2019
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Comments Off on Maths on my mind
Why do we need Mathematics? I believe this was a very important input for me as it confirmed some of the fears I have around teaching mathematics and has spun them in a positive light – that we have to teach maths with enthusiasm, skill and purpose so our children can build confidence. Some aspects I […] Continue reading
January 26, 2019
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Comments Off on Reflecting on my first semester
Reflection is a major part of a teacher’s career and development; both at the beginning of our training and as we progress through our careers. I am now beginning to understand how important it is for us to be constantly looking back at the progress we have made, recognising the room for improvement as well […] Continue reading
January 26, 2019
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Comments Off on A Health and Well-being lesson plan
level 2- Nutrition lesson plan Continue reading
January 25, 2019
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Comments Off on Lesson Planning- A Work in Progress
For our health and well being workshops, we were instructed to create three lessons based on one of the Experiences and Outcome’s for that area of the curriculum. When I left that workshop I had already started to think of some activities that I could do– which I know now is the wrong way to […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Teaching about Food and Nutrition- My Ideas
The TDT for this week’s Health and Wellbeing input about Food and Nutrition was to plan 3 lessons based on 3 different experiences and outcomes for Health and Wellbeing. Below are some of my ideas: Lesson 1: First Level Experience and Outcome I can experience a sense of enjoyment and achievement when preparing simple healthy […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on History – Repeating itself?
For my first input on Social Subjects and History, I feel inspired, motivated and ready for the challenge. I can investigate a Scottish historical theme to discover how past events or the actions of individuals or groups have shaped Scottish society. SOC 2-03a Ø Think about the selected outcome. This outcome not only involves researching […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Stigma of mathematics
Maths. Some people love it and others not so much. However I had never stopped to consider why until the recent mathematics inputs with Tara Harper where she did a few exercises to help us see the myths and stereotypes surrounding the subject. In one of these examples we were asked to draw a line […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Out with the Myths and in with the Maths!
When I first got to our first Maths input, I was really looking forward to it as I haven’t attended a Maths class in four and a half years (AHHH). Tara started us off with drawing a scale and we had to mark the scale depending on how we felt about teaching Maths- 10 being […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on How Semester One Made Me ‘Check’ Myself.
The values module last semester was a really eye-opening and thought provoking one for me. The very first lecture of the values unit is one that will stay in my head forever. I learned about the ‘unconscious’ bias that everyone holds within themselves, the reason why we all are – either a little or a […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Lesson Ideas – Food and Health 2nd Level
After our health and wellbeing workshop, we looked at food and health and how important it is to explore with children – as it affects everyone’s lives. After watching the ‘Sugarcrash’ documentary, I was shocked at the amount of hidden sugar in the foods I am eating. I try to be as healthy as possible, […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Attitudes towards Mathematics
Our recent maths workshops have really opened my eyes to the stigma around learning Mathematics and the challenge I now face of teaching Maths. I have always relatively enjoyed Maths – I like how there is one right answer and the satisfaction you can get when a full page of working ends with one whole […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Importance of relationships at the early stages on life.
Relationships are key for children at a young age. I watched a video by Suzanne Zeedyk and John Carnocha on the development of the brain in the early stages of a child’s life. This video made me as a practitioner realise how important it is to promote, in my classroom, positive relationships between everyone. The […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Health & Wellbeing – 3 lesson plans
Lesson one: Experience and Outcome – HWB 1 – 30a – ‘By investigating the range of foods available I can discuss how the contribute to a healthy diet’ I would target this lesson at the lower level primary’s such as primary 2 and 3. I would do this as the level of this E&O is […] Continue reading
