March 18, 2018
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In Peter’s workshop today we learnt about waves and vibrations. So what is a vibration? Where do you come across vibrations? And what happens during a vibration? A vibration is the forward and backward motion of an object in a regular pattern. Vibrations can be so fast that you cannot see them. Vibrations start of […]
March 18, 2018
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Comments Off on Another Year, A Different Placement
It is that time of year again when I prepare to head out on placement for 6 weeks. For this year’s placement, it is all about ‘Learning From Life’ and taking the opportunity to do something outside of a Scottish primary school. As I have been unsure of teaching as a career, I decided it […]
March 18, 2018
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Comments Off on Niemand hat gesagt, dass Leben leicht ist – Week 1 in Stuttgart Reflection
In such a short space of time, so much has happened. My first week in Stuttgart has come to an end, and I foresee that the rest of my time here will be just as insightful as this week has been; brimming with multiple points for reflection and development. Even before I started my work […]
March 18, 2018
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On Friday, the lower school of the International School of Stuttgart held an assembly that aimed to showcase and celebrate the various heritages and backgrounds that are evident within ISS. The children at ISS all come from different backgrounds and ISS believe that it is their mission to not only celebrate their development in the […]
March 16, 2018
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Comments Off on Ich fahre mit dem Auto – Experiencing the Roads of Germany (LfL)
A skill that I did not know that would come in handy when I thought about coming to Germany for my placement was my ability to drive a car… The German family that I am living with during my time in Stuttgart stay some distance away from the school and the autobahn (highway) has to […]
March 15, 2018
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Semester 1 of my first year in the teaching journey could be summed up like this: late nights trying to untangle the web of Harvard referencing; dabbling in a fifth language to add to my repertoire (hablo inglés, francés, alemán, holandés y un poco español); trying not to rub in the fact that home-cooked meals […]
March 15, 2018
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After an input on the importance of relationships and another input which mentioned body language and classroom presence I decided to go on a little CPD (continuing professional development) journey. These are the statements and facts I discovered: “One of the most effective ways of encouraging brain development in a child is to smile at […]
March 11, 2018
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Comments Off on Ljubljana- Here I come!
I sit here, in my comfortable house in Scotland, where I am surrounded by what I would call ‘the norm’. However, it is all about to change as on Friday I go on an 8 week adventure to Slovenia! The reason I am going to Slovenia for 8 weeks is through our course module at […]
March 10, 2018
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Here I am, sitting in a hotel in London the day before I embark on my Learning from Life placement in Slovenia! This will be the first time I have been abroad with just friends which is something that really excites me but brings on nerves at the same time. I’m going to discuss a […]
February 27, 2018
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Comments Off on LfL – Section 1
This post contains the information needed in section 1 of the portfolio. This section of the Learning from Life portfolio should be completed prior to going on placement, which will allow a strong basis for continual reflection points during the placement. Audit of Skills Rating of skills (1=Not very developed; 3= very developed) Skills and […]
February 19, 2018
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My learning experience (so far) has been examined under a microscope, with the results below. You’ll also learn a little on behaviour (but only if you are eager to)! When a word in a dictionary ‘spots’ a new reader: Hello, my name is Floccinaucinihilipilification.Nice to meet you – what’s yours? The reaction when the reader … Continue reading “Evolutionary Experiences”
February 19, 2018
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Classroom Organisation and Management Seating I would have group tables of 4 to 6 children of mixed abilities and skills, so the pupils have a chance to work together with each other and they can help each other. I would ensure that the children I sat together got along but would regularly mix up the […]
February 19, 2018
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Comments Off on (11.02.18) Scientific Literacy
AC1 Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes. ‘Scientific literacy is the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidence-based conclusions’ (OECD, 2003). This means that a person can ask, find, or come to a conclusion on answers to questions that come from curiosity about everyday […]
February 19, 2018
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AC1 – Explanation of the concept of scientific literacy; Scientific literacy is an often-misunderstood term and in recent years, with the increasing demand to make scientific literacy more known in schools, it is more important now than ever to ensure we have the correct understanding of what it means to be scientifically literate. In this […]
February 19, 2018
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AC1 – Explanation of the concept of scientific literacy Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes. ‘Scientific literacy is the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidence-based conclusions’ (OECD, 2003). This means that a person can ask, find, or come to a conclusion on answers […]
February 18, 2018
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As scientific literacy is a concept rather than a fact or particular skill set, there seems to be many controversial debates about what scientific literacy is. Millar (2007, P.145-150) states that “scientific literacy is the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidence-based conclusions”. Whereas, another definition of this concept states […]
February 18, 2018
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Scientific literacy “stands for what the general public ought to know about science” (Durant 1993, p. 129) and “puts emphasis on the understanding of science and technology by those who are not, and do not expect to be, professional scientists and technologists” (Hurd 1997). In order for any scientific advancement the people must have a […]
February 17, 2018
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Comments Off on Baby Steps, Big Dreams: Journey to my mental health recovery
So I haven’t posted in a while (a year and a half ago eek!) but I have been taking time to blog on my own personal life. Truth is, this year really hasn’t been easy and to know I have made it through and to still be at university is a blessing. A lot has […]
February 17, 2018
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Comments Off on Fake-ish News
Something that has recently been brought to my attention, yet again, is the idea that social media has made us less sensitive to the issues that are plaguing our world day in and day out. Of course, the tragic shooting at Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida has brough this to light. I for one […]
February 16, 2018
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Comments Off on Weekend Explorer 16/02/18
I thought I would start a semi-regular post focused on the cultural, visual art, events in and around Scotland. As much as anything it is a way of keeping up-to-date with what is happening across the country as I think it is all too easy to focus in on the place where you live, and […]
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