February 23, 2017
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The Design technology inputs have been very interesting this year in semester 2 of MA1. The first one involved simple manipulative skills such as using scissors and making a ladybird which could be done in many different age groups and classes. For each ladybird to be different the child can make their own templates which then […]
February 20, 2017
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Our group essay for Science – Erin Anderson, Gemma Harcus, Courteney McCormick and Lindsay Gallacher 1 Scientific Literacy is the way in which science is understood and also interpreted. It is developed through writing, discussion and reading along with many other science skills. There are many ways of teaching scientific literacy and the most important […]
February 20, 2017
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Comments Off on School Uniforms: is it that bad to wear a skirt?
Whilst looking through some news arcitles this week, one stuck out in my mind. The Telegraph (2017) posted an arcitle online titled ‘Head teacher in sexism row over plan to force girls to wear skirts as trousers are ‘too tight”. This then got me thinking about school uniforms and what children think of them. Through […]
February 20, 2017
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Comments Off on Food for thought….
Last week, our group had our first Food and Textiles input and it was quite an eye opener. I would be the first to admit, my culinary skills are not the best, with microwaving and making some small cakes about as far as it goes. Today has given me more confidence in myself about […]
February 19, 2017
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Comments Off on The Promotion of ‘Bad Science’ (Scientific Literacy)
The Promotion of ‘Bad Science’ (Scientific Literacy) – Anna Best, Isla Keith, Briony Elizabeth, Rebecca McQuet. The concept of scientific literacy is the known as the understanding of scientific concepts and the theory behind it. The understanding of the literacy will help to process scientific decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs and economic […]
February 19, 2017
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Scientific Literacy AC1 – Scientific literacy is often misunderstood. It goes beyond knowing scientific words and filling in worksheets like most people think. It even goes beyond science as we think we know it, as it concerns more than the subject of science itself. People who are scientifically literate have specific skills that are necessary […]
February 15, 2017
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Comments Off on I am an atheist
I am a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. I never got brought up this way, I have always been told to have an open mind and that I should never say never. I have many reasons for disbelieving in a God or gods, and until I started …
February 14, 2017
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Comments Off on Comment on Science Mini Essay: Group 7 by Richard Holme
Thanks for this post. The fish oil study was notorious at the time and shows how important it is that teachers can think, and act critically. I really hope you can apply this over the next few years and then on into your teaching career. Interesting points raised here.
February 14, 2017
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In science we were put into groups and asked to write up a mini essay about the effects of false science testing and publishing and what dangerous repercussions it can have. As a group we chose the dieting fad “Raspberry Ketones” that were said to help you loose weight rapidly and were “scientifically approved”. However […]
February 14, 2017
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Scientific literacy and fair testing – Áine O’Neill, Gillian Daly, Iain Thomson “Scientific literacy is the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidence based-conclusions.” (OECD, 2003) It allows us to expand our knowledge on science and allows us to learn about new things. It is very important to teach children […]
February 14, 2017
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Science Literacy Science literacy is having the knowledge and understanding scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making. Science literacy links to the work around us and aspects of our lives which we participate in day to day. Being scientifically literate this allows you to ask, find, determined answers to scientific questions which surrounds […]
February 13, 2017
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When I first walked into the school on my first day I was quickly introduced to the teacher that would be my mentor for the next six weeks of my placement and taken into the classroom. The teacher then explained what lessons she had planned for the day. From inside the class I could see […]
February 13, 2017
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In reply to Nadia Jeffery.
Hi Niel and Wendy!
What a surprise to see you on my Glow!
I really appreciate your support, I am doing well and loving my course so much! My family are doing well, my mum should be contactable easily by Facebook. I hope you and the family are having a lovely new year, hope to see you soon!
– Nadia Jeffery
February 13, 2017
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By Group 7 MINI SCIENCE ESSAY: AC1: An explanation of scientific literacy Being scientifically literate is the ability to understand basic scientific language and concepts. This includes factors such as being able to carry out an experiment including a fair test, changing variables, understanding the dependent and independent variables and constructing a hypothesis. A scientifically […]
February 10, 2017
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Scientific literacy and fair testing – Áine O’Neill, Gillian Daly, Iain Thomson “Scientific literacy is the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidence based-conclusions.” (OECD, 2003) It allows us to expand our knowledge on science and allows us to learn about new things. It is very important to teach children […]
February 10, 2017
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As part of our Science input, we were asked to write mini 500-600 word essays on Scientific Literacy: Scientific Literacy AC1 – Scientific literacy is often misunderstood. It goes beyond knowing scientific words and filling in worksheets like most people think. It even goes beyond science as we think we know it, as it concerns […]
February 9, 2017
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AC1: “Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity.”(National Science Education Standards, 1996, pg.22) In order for someone to be capable of understanding and fully comprehending the depth and importance of science in our society as a […]
February 8, 2017
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According to the Programme for International Student Assessment, scientific literacy is defined as “ the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidence-based conclusions’. This definition can help us understand the complexity of scientific literacy. It is not just being able to talk about science and use scientific words, it involves […]
February 8, 2017
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Comments Off on My Experiences of Music.
Ever since I was in P5, I was always very musical. I started playing the clarinet in P5 when the opportunity arose to take up an instrument. This really excited me and was raring to go. I continued to play clarinet and take part in many school concerts and music festivals until 6th year when I […]
February 8, 2017
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Prior to our input with Richard on science, we were all to prepare a 2-minute science demonstration to show to our group. There were great ideas which can stem great lesson plans for the children in the classroom. This picture shows the “lava-lamp” experiment, the oil and water demonstrates to the children that materials don’t always mix due […]
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