January 28, 2016
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Comments Off on Revitalising Reflection
Following Derek’s lecture upon our ePortfios, we were asked to review and reflect upon the posts of our peers, and how they structure and present their posts. For me this was a very enlightening task as I have previously struggled to engage with my own portfolio, for the simple fact that I forget to post […] Continue reading
January 27, 2016
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Comments Off on Picking up your children from school in your pyjamas? Excuse me?
I recently read an article online with the headline “Headteacher asks parents to stop doing school run in their pyjamas” which really caught my eye. The article was all about a school in Darlington where parents were picking up and dropping off children in their pyjamas and on some occasions, their slippers! The headteacher of the […] Continue reading
January 27, 2016
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Comments Off on Upstart Dundee Launch
Upstart is a campaign for a nationwide moment to push back the starting age for school in Scotland from 4 or 5 years old to 7 years old to allow time for play and for children to be a child for as long as possible. Queue the mad panic from parents. But just wait… There […] Continue reading
January 26, 2016
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Comments Off on Lights, Camera, Action!
After I overcame my initial trepidation I found my first drama workshop to be fun and informative. Nikki Doig opened my eyes to the many ways in which drama can be utilized to enhance learning across all areas of the curriculum as well as showcasing the importance of learning drama itself. The part of the […] Continue reading
January 26, 2016
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Comments Off on I’d better get out there and do it then!
Geography in school was something that was never really covered – or at least not in my primary school. History was something covered well and to an extent mostly just about the local area – that was 60 miles away (if I did culloden once at school I did it a thousand times!). The most […] Continue reading
January 26, 2016
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Comments Off on Is it really that bad?…
For me, maths is probably one of my weaker subjects. Not because I can’t do it, but more because I find it the least enjoyable. I’m probably most feared to teach maths because I am not very confident in the subject. Throughout Primary School there wasn’t a subject that I particularly didn’t enjoy. I was […] Continue reading
January 25, 2016
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Comments Off on Preparation is Key…….
Now that our first placement is looming and apprehension is creeping in more and more each day it is important that I am on the ball with all the areas within my control. After having some experience within a Primary School prior to coming to University in terms of volunteering one afternoon a week I […] Continue reading
January 25, 2016
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Comments Off on ePortfolio Reflection
At first I did not see the point in doing an eportfolio. As a result of this I didn’t post regularly and when I did it was only my TDTs that I was posting about. The class were encouraged to read and reflect on other student’s posts. Looking at my fellow student’s posts was an […] Continue reading
January 25, 2016
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Comments Off on I’m sorry, I’ll try harder…
I’ve not been a good student! Okay, that is maybe an over exaggeration but in terms of this blog, my engagement has declined severely as semester one was drawing to a close. Having looked back through some of my posts I have realised that most of my posts are influenced by lecturers who are telling […] Continue reading
January 25, 2016
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Comments Off on Thinking and Reflecting
Last week, we were given some inspiration to revitalise our blogs, and it was definitely needed. It becomes difficult at times to prioritise time to dedicate writing our blog when there are so many other things going on, assignments, reading for placement, extra dance competition rehearsals, work and a social life. But I’ve come to […] Continue reading
January 25, 2016
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Comments Off on Congratulations on your engagement….
Over the past few months, my interest in blogging on the e-portfolio has ceased to exist with my last blog post dating back to October. Even then, as I read through the page it becomes increasingly apparent to me that not one post is demonstrative of my passion, commitment and desire to do well within […] Continue reading
January 25, 2016
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Comments Off on Dealing with Maths Anxiety
Throughout my time in primary and secondary education my opinion of maths changed frequently. This depended on the topic, the teacher, the homework and exams. I feel like many people have gone through the same mindset as me. Having a secondary teacher as a mother resulted in maths being drilled into my brain from the […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on To blog or not to blog…
In Friday’s workshop, we were encouraged to read through some of our peers blog posts. There are some excellent examples of commitment, as well as an active interest in sharing thoughts, reflections and classroom ideas. I know many people have fears about sharing their thoughts and learning online, but it is such an easy and […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on Not just a warm up…
I was really excited for our P.E. input as anyone who knows me knows I enjoy exercising and playing sports. I think we were all a bit nervous as we weren’t sure what was going to be involved in terms of efforts of exertion however I think we knew Will wouldn’t have us running laps […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on Free your mind!
After recently reading some of my peers’ blog posts on their ePortfolio, it is clear to see that some people have been putting in a great deal of effort and really engaging with the blog. They are reflecting on topics which weren’t even set as tutor directed tasks. This shows a strong commitment to their […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on Shhh! Stop talking!
There’s no denying that there have been many changes between the classrooms of the past, and the ones of today. One really important change is the increased recognition of the importance of TALK. The didactic methods of teacher speaking and children listening are being challenged to make room for investigation, enquiry, discussion and descovery. One of […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on Talking and Listening 101
Our insightful Language input with Anna Robb really brought into perspective the importance of talking and listening within a class environment. Following up with some Tdt reading it became evident that a big problem in terms of talking and listening within schools is that teachers often do most of the former with the pupils left […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on Out with the old in with the new……..
For someone who hasn’t had a lot of experience regarding ‘formal reflection’ in the past I found this whole idea of online blogging a bit daunting. The process of vocalising my thoughts and personal feelings towards a certain subject for all to see was seen as a challenge. I am definitely someone who gathers thoughts […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on “A primary teacher? Seriously Emily? You could do so much more than that..”
Today I was asked by an old friend what it was I was studying. After I replied, explaining I was studying to become a primary teacher the response I got was, for me, an extremely sad one. “A primary teacher? Seriously Emily? That’s not exactly difficult is it? Baby sitting kids all day and teaching them […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on Let the blogging bonanza continue!
I have just spent the past half an hour or so reading posts from many of my peers. These posts were extremely interesting and really demonstrated that they have fully submerged themselves into the life of reflection. Looking back at posts you can see progression throughout and how their authors have developed the way they write about lectures, […] Continue reading
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