September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource Allocation Workshop Reflection
In the workshop, each group were given a pack of resources which -unbeknown to each other- contained less resources than the next. We were then asked to create a product for new students that would be useful during their first few weeks at university. Our group were lucky enough to be given the largest number of […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Perceptions on Race, Ethnicity and Discrimination (MA1)
Perceptions on Race, Ethnicity and Discrimination Before the input and reading, my thought and perceptions about race, ethnicity and prejudice were somewhat vague. I know in general what these terms meant and could give examples of what I thought each one entailed. After learning more, I have found that race as a concept is extremely […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource Allocation Task (MA1)
We were split into groups and each group was given an envelope of materials to create something for new first years. When Derek gave us the task I thought it seemed simple enough. I knew that it wasn’t intended to be a really challenging activity and that the underlying purpose was to encourage us to […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Racism Input
Discrimination is a concept that I’ve never really understood. I just don’t see the need for it to exist. Why does it matter which country you come from or what colour your skin is? Why should one life be worth more than another? I find it very easy to see how easy it is for […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource Allocation
I recently took part in a resource allocation task which allowed me to reflect on my understanding of how some people have more of a struggle than others when working towards a goal, due to their different resources and opportunities. During this task, I was placed in a group and given an envelope full of […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on “Why does he get that!?!” – Resource Allocation
This post is a reflection from the Values: Self Society and the Professions seminar on Tuesday 19th September 2017 with Derek Robertson. Summary of Events Everyone in the room was split into 1 of 5 groups. Each group was given an envelope of resources inside. Derek told us we were to use these resources (no […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on What would you do?
Everybody’s life’s are different, someone may look the same as you and feel the same as you but the worries and struggles we all face are different. We shouldn’t take what we have for granted when others are struggling. What would you do if you knew somebody was struggling with money, food, clothes, house, rent, […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on Science or art, art and science
Bubble, Bulge and Bleb. Somewhat a rather interesting tittle, have a little look. When you visit a gallery, you expect to see art work, but it is very unusual and rather creative for me to see such modern art in a science format. But at Dundee Life Sciences, Bubble, Bulge and Bleb, Artists […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on why?
Learning a new skill is sometimes daunting. Applying the skill gives you that wee bit more confidence then showing others gives a degree of confidence in the skill. This week I learnt how to upload a video from my iPhone to YouTube then to my eportfolio, in a somewhat seamless manner. Although I am not […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on What Kind of Teacher Do I Want To Be?
As mentioned in one of my previous posts, I hope to spend this year working on developing into my own kind of teacher, rather than simply imitating my ‘host’ teacher. That is not to say that I wont use the elements of good practice that I observe, or wont follow the advice and guidance of … Continue reading What Kind of Teacher Do I Want To Be? → Continue reading
September 25, 2017
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Comments Off on (19.09.2017 Values) Better Off
From the moment you are born, you are invited into a world that you never asked to be born into and an environment you never chose. Everyday thousands of children are born into poverty just as some are born into wealth. These children will live very different lives but what ones will put in more effort […] Continue reading
September 22, 2017
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Comments Off on The First Workshop
This past Tuesday was our first experience of a university style workshop and what an experience it was. As we walked into the teaching room, with excited chatter and nervousness (even if we didn’t want to admit it), we had no idea what to expect. After only having a short introduction to the Values: Self, […] Continue reading
September 21, 2017
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Comments Off on Childhood Memmories…
What experiences do you have of your childhood ? It can sometimes be a tricky answer, for some jt can have lots to say , yet for others not as much. I can clearly remember learning FRENCH. Yes French. Now the reasons for remembering it, was the kind odd but really engaging song. As a […] Continue reading
September 21, 2017
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Comments Off on Looking Back, Looking Forward
One learning experience I particularly remember from school was from our topic in Primary 7. Like many in our final year at primary school we studied World War 2, and I remember very little of the worksheets or textbooks we read from about the subject. The activities I remember are the ones where we were actively […] Continue reading
September 21, 2017
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Comments Off on A Lesson of Equality
Throughout Tuesday’s resource workshop, we were put into five groups. Each group was given a brown envelope, which were allocated to groups one, two, three, four and five. We were asked to develop a helpful tool for a student starting out at university, however, we could only use the provisions that we were provided with. […] Continue reading
September 21, 2017
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Comments Off on Science or… Magic?
Third year… how did that happen?!? This year I have chosen to take Science as my elective and you will all be lucky enough to see me vlog my encounters as I rediscover knowledge and inquire further into the world of lab coats and STEM subjects. This will help me to enthuse the children I […] Continue reading
September 21, 2017
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Comments Off on My Personal Teaching Philosophy – IB TDT 2
Growing up in several countries with countless teachers, each one with a different teaching style and set of philosophies have allowed me to experience and value specific values and model my own professional practice on. Someone I think has had a huge impact on my own learning throughout school is my A level Philosophy teacher. […] Continue reading
September 20, 2017
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Comments Off on More than memorising!
Can I really link everything back to basic mathematics? This is what I am keen to explore and learn about through the Discovering Mathematics module. In this blog post I am going to discuss how connecting mathematical errors made in other areas of maths can be linked back to basic, fundamental mathematical principles. In the […] Continue reading
September 14, 2017
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Comments Off on Reflect, Reflect, Reflect
Reflection is a main component of becoming a primary teacher and one must continue to reflect even once qualified to ensure the best teaching for the children. Reflection is used in order to grow both personally and professionally in this profession. When reflecting about semester one and thinking of a significantly important moment which aided my professional development, […] Continue reading
September 13, 2017
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Comments Off on The Allocation of Resources In The Classroom
I recently attended a workshop on the allocation of resources in a classroom. In what seemed to be a standard teamwork exercise to allow us to get to know each other, we were split into five groups and allocated an envelope filled with resources for the activity. Our task included using the resources to construct […] Continue reading
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