Good to see you are considering IDL to motivate your pupils.
January 29, 2019
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January 28, 2019
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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 […]
January 27, 2019
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ICT – 1.input and TDT 1
The first input on ICT focused on the combination of music and creation of an animation. I found it really interesting to link the ICT to another subject of the curriculum. I believe that children would find it very exciting and enjoyable to create an animation based on a piece of music. It allows them […]
January 27, 2019
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Dance – 1. input and TDT 1
During the first input, we were given many tips on how to teach dance in primary schools. However, these tips can be applied not only when teaching dancing. A teacher can play some music in the background (music videos) while children are entering the classroom. This will set the mood and it might get children […]
January 26, 2019
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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 […]
January 26, 2019
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A Health and Well-being lesson plan
level 2- Nutrition lesson plan
January 25, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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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, […]
January 24, 2019
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ICT Input
During the ICT workshops we explored animation with simple 2d shapes and then 3d models, all using the simple software of ZU3d. I felt right at home with this input. Creativity involving technology is something I really enjoy. I find that these creative projects can really help pupils work together in a way where every […]
January 24, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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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 […]
January 24, 2019
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Mathematics workshop
Today I attended my first mathematics workshop. If I am honest I was quite nervous for this workshop due to my maths not being very good. I feel I lack confidence within this subject as when I was at school I enjoyed maths and didn’t mind going to the classes however now that I have […]
January 24, 2019
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The Importance of Relationships
The video that we were asked to watch on the importance of early years was eye-opening. It showed just how important a child’s environment is as it has an impact it on their development and relationships. During the video, Suzanne Zeedyk talked about the importance of relationships in babies lives and how the type of responses […]
January 24, 2019
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Teaching Maths- The Importance of Encouragement
When you think of the word ‘maths’, what springs to mind? Often straight away people will say things like “I hated maths at school” or “I wasn’t good at maths!” Other people will also say that they loved maths at school as they felt confident in the subject. Moreover, people have the idea that people […]
