October 10, 2017
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Comments Off on MakeyMakey – learning beyond subject boundaries
Creating a visual stimulus to engage children in learning and to hook them in. Take a look. In this video are some fantastic examples of creating an inclusive learning space where the learners can take leadership and develop a form of inquiry. Every group presented a different take on using Makeymakey as a […] Continue reading
October 9, 2017
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Comments Off on Conquering Maths Anxiety
Many of us will be familiar with the shear panic, the sweaty palms, the headaches and the confusion that comes alongside attempting mathematical problems but not many will be aware that this is a diagnosable condition and is extremely prevalent among the population. Maths anxiety has been defined as “a feeling of tension, apprehension, or […] Continue reading
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 An Apple for the Teacher
Recently, in RME sessions, we have been thinking about morals, and the idea of right and wrong – both from religious and non-religious perspectives. While discussing this, I couldn’t help but think of a wonderful lesson that I came across on the internet a while back. In this lesson, a teacher used 2 simple apples … Continue reading An Apple for the Teacher → Continue reading
October 6, 2017
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Comments Off on “Maths is hard”
Why is Maths Hard? What is it that makes maths appear to be a hard subject? Is it all the rules you must follow or all the formulas you need to remember? Is it the focus on accuracy or all the strange unfamiliar symbols? Most people you ask will tell you they found maths difficult […] Continue reading
October 3, 2017
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Comments Off on Maths? Creative?
To me, maths was always equations, algebra, volume etc. It was a class which I dreaded going to in school. In the first half of the lesson, we would be taught something new and then in the second half we would be putting what we have just learnt into practice by doing textbook work. If […] Continue reading
September 30, 2017
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Comments Off on Maths Anxiety
Mark H. Ashcraft describes maths anxiety as “a feeling of tension, apprehension, or fear that interferes with math performance” (2002, p. 181). Math anxiety is a recognized stress disorder which, according to research shown in the attached video, 20% of our population suffer from (Turner & Carroll, 1985). It ranges from feelings of mild tension […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource Allocation Input
After Derek’s input on Resource Allocation the theme became significantly clearer. We were put into 5 groups and each given an envelope filled with resources and asked to create a resource out of the material we were given for first year students to use – basically a survival kit for new students. My group created a […] 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 Symbiotic Relationship between mathematics and science
Symbiotic means interaction between two ‘things’, this interaction is normally to the advantage of both. It is a mutually favourable relationship that can happen between different groups or people. It could be said that mathematics and science have a symbiotic relationship and that adopting a cross curricular approach to teaching both subjects in primary school […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on Role Play in Mathematics
Role play can be described as range of activities that mirror real life under a controlled environment. It can be based around a ‘snapshot’ or reality or it could be taken from a ‘made up’ event. Role play can allow children to manipulate time and space, restricted only by children’s imagination. Role play has so […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on Fun in a Maths Class?
Maths is much more than boring equations full of numbers! Mathematics is bursting with shapes, patterns, science, history, art, the list is goes on. so why do we just assume that maths is challenging sums? Islamic art is a perfect example of how maths links with other subjects. As Eddie explained how angles and shapes […] Continue reading
September 25, 2017
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Comments Off on Morals and Stories
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love stories! I’ve always got at least 2 books sitting on my bedside table, and when I’m working in nursery, story time is among my favourite times of day. It’s a chance to calm down, relax, and lose yourself in another world. During this … Continue reading Morals and Stories → Continue reading
September 25, 2017
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Comments Off on The Blue Lights of Pizza Express
Task 2: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING (1 hr) Go to http://www.scottishdance.net/ceilidh/dances.html. Choose a dance and teach it to someone. Being a passionate Scottish Country Dancer, the task to learn and teach a Scottish Country Dance as part of the Expressive Arts elective thrilled me immensely! I have been dancing as a hobby from the age of […] Continue reading
September 21, 2017
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Comments Off on Time – The Underlying Mathematics and Science
As a species, we form our daily lives around clocks, calendars and alarms. It would be extremely difficult for us to cope if we didn’t know what time it was or what day it might be because the concept of time is at the core of our society and our civilisation. From what I gathered […] 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 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 Science , is it all that hard.
A new year, a new subject and lots of new ideas to explore. And this time it’s exploring Science ! My biggest fear was that it really as complicated as it has always seen to been to me. Does the concepts need to be something beyond my understanding, Strangely enough, and after a good thought the answer […] Continue reading
September 17, 2017
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Comments Off on The History in Castles
This week I have been lucky enough to have visited not one but TWO castles, have been learning about history teaching in lectures and have frankly loved every second of it. I went to visit family for the weekend in Northumberland and with them knowing how much I love history, going round the castles seemed […] Continue reading
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