September 22, 2019
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Throughout my school career I have had many opportunities to work with younger children. At my primary school I became a Young Sports Leader which involved volunteering at school sporting events and clubs, both during and after school. I continued with this role at high school for six years. This led me to volunteer at […]
September 20, 2019
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My love for children started during my school years, where I volunteered in my local primary school. I got first hand experience of the classroom environment and made instant connections with the pupils and peers working alongside me. I developed this experience by attending college; gaining my HNC qualification and working in further placements which […]
September 19, 2019
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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. […]
September 19, 2019
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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, […]
September 18, 2019
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Learning from Life Reflection Last year, I really surprised myself while on placement. I was so nervous– which was expected– but I was unaware of how at ease I soon became once I knew exactly what was expected of me and where everything was, and I just got carried away with the flow of the […]
September 18, 2019
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Since starting on the IB Pathway, I have been interested in learning more about the concept of learning using an inquiry-based approach. To me, inquiry is about having a focused and switched-on mindset, meaning you are always willing to accept new information and actively pursue it. It is interesting to me to think of an … Continue reading “IB TDT 1 – Inquiry”
September 18, 2019
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After reading Medwell Primary English Teaching and Practice, It has made me reflect on the key points raised in relation to my MA1 placement last year. For example, I taught the class progressive lessons in literacy through the context of Harry Potter. I taught lessons on describing characters and got the pupils to really think deeper about each […]
September 17, 2019
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IB TDT- Inquiry about inquiry Tuning in… Experiences of Inquiry Contexts: in school, at home, at university Benefits Good because you learn new things you didn’t know before. Get issues that concern you sorted out by asking the right people for help/ clarification/ reassurance. Curiosity will get you far in […]
August 23, 2019
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Throughout this introductory unit I have been comparing both the PYP (IB Primary Years Programme) and the CfE (Curriculum for Excellence). I have discovered that there are many similarities and differences between the two which I will discuss in this post. Similarities After reflecting on the PYP information document, the PYP video, the CfE curricular […]
August 20, 2019
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From my understanding of the two education systems so far, it is clear that they both have much in common in terms of their core values and how both have progressed to steer away from the more dated system of learning, where each pupil was given the same work so that they could be easily … Continue reading “Comparing IB Primary Years Programme to Curriculum for Excellence”
August 20, 2019
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The IB Programme was initially founded in 1968 when a Diploma Programme was created to merge subjects together and create a holistic understanding for the learner. This programme provided the core foundations for the later programmes introduced as it is where the ideology of a course focused on interdisciplinary learning began. The Primary Years Programme … Continue reading “IB Educational Trends”
August 20, 2019
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The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB) is an education programme that covers ages 3-19 and has the main aims of creating globally aware learners who are accepting of different cultures and values, aspiring to create a better and more peaceful world. Learners of the IB curriculum work towards attaining 10 core values that help to build … Continue reading “What is IB?”
June 23, 2019
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Developing your understanding of the history and philosophies of the IB. There are many IB Education Trends from the 1960s that also align with the CfE in many ways. For example, ‘Student Choice’ aligns with the CfE because one of the principles in CfE is ‘Personalisation and Choice’. This trend is vital in both IB […]
June 20, 2019
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Developing your understanding of the IB Learner Profile The IB Learner Profile attributes are as follows: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-Minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced and Reflective. The CfE’s four capacities are as follows: Successful Learners, Responsible Citizens, Confident Individuals and Effective Contributors. Between IB and CfE, there are many similarities and differences between […]
June 20, 2019
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The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its mission to create a better world through education (IB, 2015). From researching it further, it has made me realise connections IB and the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). The aims of IB are that it centres on learners, develops effective approaches to teaching and learning, […]
May 21, 2019
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Blog Post Early Years Above, you will see my first attempt (in ages) for lesson planning. Yes, it’s been a rather long time since the fingers have delicately hammered the keyboard to type up a lesson plan… and this is not exactly a full one! However – since learning from my first school placement last … Continue reading “Health and Wellbeing: The Start of Lesson Planning”
May 17, 2019
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So, after learning about my learning placement (Lfl ’19) … I’ve decided to account myself to my learning more and uptake in the sport of writing a daily blog over summer. It’s not aiming to be a massive task, but something educationally amusing. A cocktail of words a day doesn’t do anyone any harm! It’s … Continue reading “SO, Summer: LET’S MOVE FOWARD!”
May 14, 2019
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I thought I would write. Write quickly – not a long post, but a “hello Summer, goodbye Second Semester” reflection. Time has passed and placement is now over. Over and done with, unfortunately. But, well, that’s it. This year has flown into history (too quickly) and even though my Lfl ’19 placement did not challenge … Continue reading “Well, c’est la vie – and it’s bonne!”
May 13, 2019
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Stepping into a time of in between Where it is not yet clear what is to come And hard to let go of what has been Looking back with fondness on memories shared With those who still stand by me And those no longer there A time to find completion in the things […]
May 11, 2019
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WOW. I cannot quite believe that I am back in Scotland. Two months definitely fly when you’re having so much fun. I have had the most amazing time over in the UAE exploring and getting to know all about the culture and the lifestyle there. It really is incredible. I’ve gone from being a nervous […]
