January 19, 2016
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Comments Off on Facebook Fakebook
An interesting input with Sharon led to me discovering a whole host of new search engines. Who knew there was more to the internet than google?!? I think these child-friendly search engines such as Kidsclick and Askkids will be absolute lifesavers for me in the ICT suite. I have now been introduced to a number […] Continue reading
January 18, 2016
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Comments Off on Its a science thing…
For our first science input we had been asked to prepare a short science demonstration to share among our peers. Personally, I had not studied science since I had been in 2nd year, so the thought of this task made me slightly anxious. After researching ideas for topics for science projects, that could be done […] Continue reading
January 18, 2016
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Comments Off on 3 actions for Social Studies
To develop my knowledge and skills in social studies I will have at least 3 actions which I can work on this semester and throughout my time in this course. I will ensure I get into the habit of being up to date with current news and weather disasters to make sure I am prepared […] Continue reading
January 18, 2016
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Comments Off on SMART Science
Developing confidence and competence in science will take time, however by starting now will help ensure I’m excited and enthusiastic when the time comes for me to teach it within the classroom. Here is my action plan for this semester; Specific – We (as a class) can carry out a topic on The Solar System […] Continue reading
January 18, 2016
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Comments Off on Dance- Lesson plan.
Following our one and only dance input of MA1 I have decided to try planning my own dance lesson. The lesson I have planned is for a P5 class and the stimulus for the lesson is the seasons. The different seasons conjure up different emotions, different associations etc. and I thought it would be interesting […] Continue reading
January 17, 2016
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Comments Off on Problematic Problems
As with many people, my personal feelings towards maths are mostly negative. I continually struggle to get past the mental block where I shut down, claiming “I can’t do it!” Throughout school my experiences of maths were not overly negative, but neither were they particularly positive. I remember having to memorise times tables (something that […] Continue reading
January 17, 2016
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Comments Off on You at the back! Point your toes!
Everyone can dance. You might not feel like that’s the case when you realise nobody wants to be seen with you when the music starts, but trust me, you can. I first started dancing at the age of eight- excited by the prospect of getting my own little pair of tap shoes that I could […] Continue reading
January 15, 2016
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Comments Off on Sink or Swim: Animation Tdt
Following a brilliant Technologies ICT input with Sharon Tonner I have a new found confidence in my computing ability. Following an input on animation we were asked to group up and make our own animation using Plasticine, a camera and a piece of computer software called ZU3D. Myself and my partner’s creation was something which […] Continue reading
January 14, 2016
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Comments Off on Online Unit: 3a
Words relating to being a professional – standards – career – experienced – qualified – delegation – position -workload Continue reading
January 14, 2016
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Comments Off on Social Studies- A Personal Audit.
As a starting point for my work within Social Studies I have decided to audit my current knowledge using the CfE Principles and Practice as a guide. These can be found here. The first of which is that Children will: develop their understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of […] Continue reading
January 13, 2016
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Comments Off on Science: Food for Thought
Science is a subject of which I have limited knowledge. I studied all 3 sciences at Standard Grade but it was never something I had much of a passion for. Naturally after reflecting on what little information I could remember, using the science audit Richard supplied, I knew it was my duty as a trainee […] Continue reading
December 21, 2015
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Comments Off on Learning and Memory
So now exams are over and the Christmas holidays have begun, what better time to start blogging again. I’m annoyed at myself for my lack of posts last semester however with work and the constant reminder that we had an exam looming, updating my blog was pushed right to the back of my mind. With […] Continue reading
December 6, 2015
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Comments Off on Did I Discover Mathematics?
So, this elective is finished, my essay is done, i’ve blogged like I’ve never blogged before and I feel a little bit like I’ve stepped off of a roller-coaster or something; the whistle-stop tour of Discovering Mathematics. I chose Discovering Mathematics as my elective simply because despite my anxiety about the subject, I somewhat actually […] Continue reading
December 6, 2015
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Comments Off on Christmas in Mathematics – ideas for the classroom
Its that time of year again when the lights are up, songs are being sung, decorations are being hung and joy is absolutely everywhere. What is this time you ask? it is indeed Christmas. It is obvious that Christmas is a time for giving and thinking of loved ones, but after a recent blog post […] Continue reading
December 6, 2015
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Comments Off on Maths, this is not the end – I promise
Discovering Mathematics, I can honestly say, has been brilliant. Intriguing, eye-opening, shocking. It has left me sad it has reached an end, but I am 100% certain when I say that this is most definitely not where my new-found love for maths ends. Where to start? I selected ‘Discovering Mathematics’ as my elective module for […] Continue reading
December 5, 2015
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Comments Off on First position – Dance and Maths
First position. Second position, third, fourth, fifth position. Wall one, two, three, four. Corner five, six, seven, eight. Maths, believe it or not, is a large fundamental element underlying choreography and dance. From the age of two years and for the most-part of my teenage years, I was, unbeknown to my senses, experiencing mathematical thinking […] Continue reading
December 4, 2015
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Comments Off on Beautiful Mathematics – an Outdoor Perspective
When we think of mathematics, we often think numbers, formulas, data handling and a whole host of other mathematical concepts. However, have you ever just looked around you whilst out in the outdoors and thought ‘maths is beautiful?” I guess its a thought that never springs to mind. However, mathematics is actually in everything we […] Continue reading
November 18, 2015
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Comments Off on Online Unit: 2
Reflection Reflecting upon our work is important in order to allow us to pick up on the things we have done well on as well as highlighting the areas we may need to work on. Taking the time to look back over past work we have done will help us to progress as learners as […] Continue reading
November 17, 2015
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Comments Off on Just a little poetry
Following a Language module input surrounding poetry, I took quite an interest of how poetry is devised, the messages poetry can portray and the overall structure and genre of a poem. This is a continuation of a poem by Anna Robb – what you read here is my created addition. We were set the […] Continue reading
November 17, 2015
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Comments Off on Opening Our Arms
As the first plane of Syrian refugee’s touches down in The United Kingdom today, I feel it is important to reflect on how positive it is that our country has opened its arms to these people in their time of need. Britain has agreed to take in around 20,000 refugees over the next five […] Continue reading
