November 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Maths games, puzzles and fun
In a recent discovering mathematics workshop, we explored the mathematics behind various different games and puzzles. Board games are always something I loved as a young child. I would spend many days with friends and family surrounding a board game and having fun. In this workshop we began looking at Sudoku. A standard game consists […] Continue reading
November 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Discovering Maths: Going Forward
After receiving our final input today for the Discovering Mathematics module, I realised how much my opinions and misconceptions of mathematics have changed. I wanted to write one final blog post to summarise some of the key discoveries I have made over the course of the semester and the ways in which I will use […] Continue reading
November 23, 2017
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Comments Off on Tessellation
Believe it or not, tessellation is something surrounding us in our daily lives. Look at the tiles in your bathroom, they will all be the same. Inside your kitchen? The tiles will show examples of tessellation as will the floor if it is wooden. Like chocolate? Who doesn’t?! Well that also shows tessellation as well […] Continue reading
November 15, 2017
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Comments Off on The Sound of Maths
Maths and music go hand in hand. “Rhythm depends on arithmetic, harmony draws from basic numerical relationships, and the development of musical themes reflects the world of symmetry and geometry.” Marcus du Sautoy (2011). There are many links between maths and music such as the value of notes, the rhythm, the amount of beats in a bar, […] Continue reading
November 15, 2017
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Comments Off on Doctors or Mathematicians?
Statistics and Data in Medicine Statistics can be defined as a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data. It can be a very complicated area of mathematics but essential in the medical world. Medicine has become increasingly reliant on mathematics in recent years. Statistics are used every single […] Continue reading
November 8, 2017
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Comments Off on Equality in the classroom
There is a general conception that primary teaching is a female job; surely women are more caring and more suited to working with young children? School is a very very important place for children. It not only educates them and gives them the skills and abilities needed for later life, but it is where they … Continue reading Equality in the classroom → Continue reading
November 7, 2017
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Comments Off on The importance of the ‘+’
If there is one thing I’ll always care about it’s the LGBTQ+ community. A community on the rise without a doubt but one that is still far too under represented in almost all aspects of our daily lives. Our hetero-normative world is often guilty of overlooking such a vibrant part of our society and even […] Continue reading
November 6, 2017
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Comments Off on Curiosity in Science
This is all about curiosity and why it is important to promote curiosity amongst children. Continue reading
October 27, 2017
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Comments Off on Poverty = Lack Of…
I don’t have a smart phone; I am poor. I live in a house with running water, a washing machine, a fridge, a freezer; I am rich. Different people would assess my situation in different ways. At this point we have to look at two different kinds of poverty: absolute poverty and relative poverty. Giddens […] Continue reading
October 18, 2017
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Comments Off on “Everyone is different…”
“But that means everyone can fit in” (Paddington The Movie, 2014) Just from one quote, Paddington the Movie could stem a lot of lessons about inclusion, respecting diversity and expressing feelings. However, this was not the reason behind watching this film. We had been told about Paddington the Movie in our social studies elective as …
October 8, 2017
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Comments Off on Dancing – A Cultural Take
So this post hasn’t worked out exactly as planned – as Glow is insisting to view the video from the post you have to download it – but don’t worry, I promise it’s worth it! IMG_4429 I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share a bit of Scottish Culture – Highland Dancing! Albeit […] Continue reading
October 8, 2017
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Comments Off on Better late than never…
Last week I clicked on our required reading to find out that it was about gender and how it is now seen to be nothing more than a social construct. I was ecstatic! These are topics I have always found extremely interesting and relevant. I read through it with joy and couldn’t wait for the […] Continue reading
October 4, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource Allocation Task
Last week’s resource allocation workshop, led by Derek, was an introduction to the idea of equality within the classroom. The task highlighted the issue of class division and lack of resources within certain schools – an issue which we will all face as prospective teachers. The task set was for each of the five small […] Continue reading
October 4, 2017
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Comments Off on Reading, Writing and Listening in the Early Years
In my previous post (Early Years and Language), I spoke about how children recognise speech from birth, and how complicated the English language is. In a sort of ‘part 2’ of Early Years and Language, I thought I would speak about how I have struggled with speech myself and the struggles I am having personally …
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October 4, 2017
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Comments Off on Are We Professional?
Within our Peer Learning Workshop on Monday, the main point of discussion involved whether or not we possess similar values and attributes that would be classed as professional. It cannot be argued that we are all exactly the same. In my opinion, it would not necessarily be a good thing if we were. Individuality and […] Continue reading
October 3, 2017
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In a recent seminar within our values module we were set into five groups and handed out an envelope. My group watched as each group was handed their envelope and once it got to our group we noticed that we had a much flatter envelope than those before us. At this point we grew suspicious […] Continue reading
October 1, 2017
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Comments Off on Maths in art? Art in maths?
Previously, I’ve heard people say, “I cannot do art” or “Art is something that I just wasn’t gifted in”. This is why one particular maths workshop came as surprise to me as it demonstrated that you can do art using maths. In class we created tessellations. Little did I know that this type of art […] Continue reading
September 30, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource allocation workshop reflection
In the workshop hosted by Derek, we were divided into 5 groups. Each group was given an envelope of resources, which we were told we should use to create a product for a new student attending Dundee University. I myself was in group 1, our pack was full of materials such as coloured pens, pencils, […] Continue reading
September 29, 2017
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Derek commenced the task by numbering each table from 1-5 and giving each group an envelope. Each group were allocated the same task and were requested to produce an item which could assist a new student in their first week at university using only the resources contained within the envelope. My group was at table […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource allocation task.
Last week I had my first workshop as a student at the University of Dundee and it opened my eyes to an issue I have, until now, overlooked; the impact poverty can have on a child’s education. In the workshop we were split into groups, given envelopes filled with materials and told to make a […] Continue reading
