November 3, 2015
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Comments Off on Professionalism: My Views…
After watching these videos and taking my own notes on the different opinions/views on professionalism I have gathered some of my own thoughts on them… Video 1 I completely agreed with everything that was brought up in this video. I think it’s making a very strong, powerful point when looking at professionalism. How the doctor […] Continue reading
October 30, 2015
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Comments Off on The Enquiring Practitioner
As stated by the GTCS: “Practitioner enquiry, as defined by Menter et al (2011), is a ‘finding out’ or an investigation with a rationale and approach that can be explained or defended. The findings can then be shared so it becomes more than reflection or personal enquiry.” I believe that an enquiring practitioner is someone […] Continue reading
October 29, 2015
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Comments Off on Participating in Practitioner Enquiry…
So what is a Practitioner Enquiry? A practitioner enquiry is an individual who actively engages with their own practice based research. They will reflect on their research to help them improve/deepen their own knowledge. Practitioner enquiry is key in when being professional as it will allow you to gain a better understanding of your practice […] Continue reading
October 29, 2015
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Comments Off on Feedback
I personally feel that the process of giving feedback is one of great importance. It not only gives the individual receiving the feedback help, advice and praise but it also helps the person giving the feedback. By thinking deeply and commenting on what someone else has done it encourages you to think in more detail […] Continue reading
October 26, 2015
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Comments Off on Attachments
From the minute we begin to develop within the womb, we form attachments. Therefore, to me, this is a vital aspect of our learning. It has since been found that for a sound upbringing a child needs to have some sort of attachment so surely this is a great aspect in a child’s holistic development? […] Continue reading
October 25, 2015
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Comments Off on Reflection on GTC Scotland Standards Section 1
SPR section 1 Last week we took part in a workshop as part of the 1CM1 module, looking at professional values. Our main focus was the GTC Scotland Standards Section 1 (found in the above link). We started in our ‘home groups’ and then after being given a number we moved into our ‘expert groups’ […] Continue reading
October 25, 2015
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Comments Off on Is teaching a profession? Are teachers professionals?
Professionalism in the teaching discipline is diversely considered. Many people have the viewpoint that professionals are of high status in society, an example being lawyers. We must acknowledge the responsibility teachers hold in the profession and identify their roles as professionals, deservingly. Teaching is a paid occupation, therefore I believe should be defined as a […] Continue reading
October 25, 2015
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Comments Off on My Philosophy of Education – MA1
It is fundamental for any teacher to have their own philosophy of education, which is made up of their values and beliefs about learning, teaching and education, because this is an influential element of the learning, planning and reflecting process in the classroom, of which the teacher is responsible for. Education is a never-ending, lifelong […] Continue reading
October 24, 2015
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Comments Off on “One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world” – Malala Yousafzai
I’d like you to think back to your first years of education, a time when you were facilitated with materials such as pencils, pens and books. Something to write on, something to write with and someone to teach you how to write. Was this your introduction to an education? Malala Yousafzai, a teenage girl from […] Continue reading
October 24, 2015
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Comments Off on “normal”
Children come to teachers, on average, at 5 years old. This is just after a big growth spurt, just as they have learnt the right word for that odd looking fruit in tesco, just as they have established that first ‘best friend forever’, just as they can kick that football as far as the park […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Inspiration
This video of Joseph Lekuton which was linked within the online unit has filled me with such admiration and has inspired me considerably. Listening to him tell the story of the blind man and the man with no legs was incredible. It made me think and link it to lots of different ideas I have but […] Continue reading
October 20, 2015
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Comments Off on Professionalism and the Online World
Having integrity as a teacher is closely tied to our ‘fitness to teach’, we must have the public’s trust in order to maintain our ‘fitness to teach’ however this can be undermined by inappropriate use on social media. Integrity can be described as honesty but I think it is better described as ‘good character’ in […] Continue reading
October 20, 2015
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Comments Off on What challenges/opportunities you may be faced with when marrying the personal vs the professional presence on social media?How are the challenges/opportunities afforded by social media framed? How will you frame things – positive of deficit viewpoint?
What challenges/opportunities you may be faced with when marrying the personal vs the professional presence on social media? Teachers this day in age have to be very careful about what they write or upload onto the internet. Parents, pupils and collogue all have access to the internet and there are so many different websites you […] Continue reading
October 19, 2015
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Comments Off on The Virtues of Teaching
Teachers need to have the ability to display a variety of different virtues and ethics all the time within their professional career. I have chosen to focus on five main traits, which I have went into more detail about below. However, I am not saying that these are any more important than other traits. It […] Continue reading
October 19, 2015
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Comments Off on Aspects of a Professional
A professional is a member of a profession or any person who earns their living from a specified activity. This could mean having a professional manner to their work or being part of what society deems a profession. Not to get into debate or start my assignment early, I am going to reflect upon […] Continue reading
October 19, 2015
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Comments Off on Teachers on professionalism
What makes a teacher who makes a difference? The following values are taken from the GTCS Standards; Professional Commitment Engaging with all aspects of professional practice and working collegiately with all members of our educational communities with enthusiasm, adaptability and constructive criticality. Committing to lifelong enquiry, learning, professional development and leadership as core aspects of […] Continue reading
October 14, 2015
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Comments Off on Is Teaching A Profession?
I recently came across a photo on an educational page I follow on facebook which I absolutely loved and linked very well with a few news articles lately. I felt this following blog might be of some interest (and help) especially to the MA1 who will writing their essay on professional now or in the […] Continue reading
October 14, 2015
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Comments Off on Important Qualities of a Teacher.
When looking at professionalism I feel like compassion is an important characteristic for teachers to have. Compassion is helping someone that is struggling or suffering. This is important for a teacher as they need to constantly be helping children who may be suffering. Teachers may also need to be compassionate towards parents or guardians if […] Continue reading
October 13, 2015
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Comments Off on The Virtues of Teaching
Empathy Being able to understand how someone else is feeling as if they were your own feelings. For the teacher, I think this means understanding the difficult situations pupils might find themselves in and be able to support, comfort and help them through it. I think it is important for a teacher to be empathetic […] Continue reading
October 13, 2015
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Comments Off on Virtue of Teaching Videos
Q1. What makes a teacher who makes a difference? From watching the video I have been able to draw some conclusions about the aspects of teachers that make a difference. A teacher who makes a difference should be avidly involved in team work and should be willing to share information with others – the video […] Continue reading
