October 17, 2017
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I am guilty of it. You are too. Homophobia. The values module has really had me thinking about bias, more importantly the unconscious bias which we all hold to some degree. I never considered myself a homophobe, especially considering the fact that I am gay. However, my way of thinking has since been challenged. This […]
October 17, 2017
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Comments Off on Embracing my Inner Child (and the wind)!
Ok, so all my friends from the Central Belt of Scotland talked of great trips of the Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh for class trips. Being a ‘Northern’, I had never been and was a little jealous. So, with the elective as a great excuse, Katie and I set off to Edinburgh for a day …
October 17, 2017
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October 17, 2017
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Chance and probability link to the basic ideas or concepts of mathematics (Ma, 2010, p. 104). The basic understanding of probability is that it is the “[L]ikelihood or chance that something will happen.” (Tuner, no date, p.5). The “Probability of an event happening = Number of ways it can happen over the total number of […]
October 16, 2017
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Comments Off on Do Humans Really Understand Randomness?
After our input on chance and probability, I was intrigued to investigate the true meaning of randomness and how this relates to our everyday lives. Randomness in our lives Randomness is a concept I found very interesting when researching as I never realised how difficult an idea it is for humans to grasp. As humans, […]
October 15, 2017
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A range of books, through which Science. Have a look. Notes from SWAY click on settings, and view !
October 14, 2017
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Comments Off on Po-Value-rty and Education
Our lives are constantly changing – and so must our values. It’s not something I’ve ever really stopped to ponder about until now. I know I am only eighteen – and that according to society, I should be living up my youth- but reaching the age of majority has added a new dimension of seriousness. … Continue reading “Po-Value-rty and Education”
October 13, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource Allocation Workshop
During a recent values workshop, led by Derek, we were put into five tables and given an envelope with various stationary supplies. Although at the time I didn’t think much into the point of this, we were actually going through a valuable process that would teach us the importance of equality and unconscious/conscious bias. We … Continue reading “Resource Allocation Workshop”
October 12, 2017
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Comments Off on National Coming Out Day.
With yesterday being National Coming Out Day, now seems a better time than ever to discuss my story. Here goes… I’m straight. From a young age, I did not feel like there was something very different about how I acted or who I liked. I was not worried about sharing who I really was for […]
October 12, 2017
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Comments Off on I know the caterpillar is hungry but do I need to know why?
Another fun filled expedition with my Ruby to delve into the world of science. This time it was another impromptu discussion brought up by the world around us. The location was the cycle path along by Barry Buddon (army base), a lovely contrast of environments: golf and a train track on one side and gunfire […]
October 12, 2017
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Last year at the beginning of the first school term it became nationwide news when Hartsford High School in Kent had refused to let pupils enter school grounds because of their ‘inappropriate’ uniform which did not follow the school code of conduct. While the head teacher of Hartsford had received positive feedback from local parents … Continue reading “Hartsford Uniform Conflict”
October 12, 2017
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When we first arrived in the seminar we were told to disperse ourselves among the tables so that we would be equally divided into 5 groups. The task to complete in our groups was to create an item which students like us would be able to use on welcome week to help guide us throughout … Continue reading “Resource Allocation Input”
October 12, 2017
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MUSIC AND STORYTELLING (3 hours) Choose a well-known children’s story and dramatise this, using musical motifs, sound effect, character songs and instrumental music to accompany the drama/narrative. This can take the form of a stage production or a radio version of the story.
October 11, 2017
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“Thinking too much or too hard can get in the way of creativity.” (Learning and Teaching Scotland, 2001, p27). This is something that really resonates with me as I am a very creative person, however I am also a person guilty of over thinking and putting a lot of pressure on myself. It is at these […]
October 11, 2017
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Walking into the Values workshop hosted by Derek, I didn’t know what to expect. When Derek announced that we were going to make ‘Student Starter Packs’, initially I was a bit confused as to what relevance this would have in relation to the values module. We were split into five groups and each group was given […]
October 11, 2017
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As you read the Social Studies Principles and Practice paper, note down anything you find particularly interesting, important or insightful. When you have finished reading, choose the three things which stand out to you the most. For one, choose a colour that best represents or captures the essence of that idea. For another, choose a symbol that […]
October 11, 2017
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Comments Off on A Memorable Learning Experience
Reflecting on my time at school, I have had various memorable learning experiences in and out-with the classroom environment. One which I remember particularly well, was the way in which we were introduced to our new class topic – “The Bermuda Triangle. “ We entered the classroom after interval, to an audio playing on the […]
October 10, 2017
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Comments Off on A Diary Entry from Grace Darling
Choose a character from the past (it doesn’t have to be a famous person). Research that character and the time that they lived. Use the drama convention Visualisation to explore what it would be like to be that character. What would they hear? What would they see? Smell? Experience? Write a diary entry in role […]
October 10, 2017
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Comments Off on MakeyMakey – learning beyond subject boundaries
Creating a visual stimulus to engage children in learning and to hook them in. Take a look. In this video are some fantastic examples of creating an inclusive learning space where the learners can take leadership and develop a form of inquiry. Every group presented a different take on using Makeymakey as a […]
October 10, 2017
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Comments Off on Abacus- Important or Not?
An Abacus is one of the first counting devices invented and I was intrigued why it was used? It is a simple wooden/ plastic framed tools with beads used to show a visual representative of place value and assist addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It can be used as a calculator by sliding the beads […]
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