February 15, 2019
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It is explicitly clear how writing is linked to listening, reading and talking – the 4 main aspects of language – and Pie Corbett has highlighted this in his idea of ‘Talk for Writing’. This is an effective way to introduce children to writing as children start by orally familiarising themselves with a story and …
February 13, 2019
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Writing is thought to begin prior to formal education and links children in early years to having ideas about writing and what it is. It is thought by some that in order to be able to write effectively a child must read, hear and say it first. it is from this that they will be […] Continue reading
February 12, 2019
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Maths is a very controversial subject; not debating its importance but whether children feel confident in participating with it. A lot of children have an anxiety when faced with maths due to a negative stigma that it holds. In primary school I always felt further behind to others as I was never quick at maths […] Continue reading
February 8, 2019
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February 7, 2019
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Comments Off on Key Features of a Good Science Lesson
With inspiration from Sciences ‘Principles & Practice’ and ‘The Sciences 3 – 18’ here are some of the things that we came up with as key features of a good science lesson. Stimulate interest in pupils and staff flexibility and choice (Variety) Motivation, challenging, engaging and enjoyable Consistency not just random facts Actively involved – […] Continue reading
February 4, 2019
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Comments Off on Science TDT 2: What makes a good lesson?
What makes a good science lesson? – After looking at the Es and Os within the curriculum for excellence, and then looking back on the last workshop with Jonathan, we came up with a list of contributors that we think will make a successful and good science lesson that encourages children to explore and experience …
February 2, 2019
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For most of my school friends, the highlights of our week were going to science lessons and seeing what experiments we could beg our teacher to do with us. I always loved science. It wasn’t something that I can remember doing in the classroom of my primary school, but I have great memories of going …
February 1, 2019
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Key features of a good science lesson and any lesson is ensuring the 7 principles of the CfE (Curriculum for Excellence) are used; challenge and enjoyment, breadth, depth, personalisation & choice, progression, coherence and relevance. You can ensure you do this through: Allowing children to take ownership of their learning. Open discussions Active learning Relating […] Continue reading
February 1, 2019
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Science is an integral part of the curriculum and gives children the opportunity to learn valuable and transferable life skills. Science lessons have the ability to blow minds, but also the ability to go horribly wrong. It is important that we consider what does make a good a science lesson, in order for us to …
February 1, 2019
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I was quite nervous to partake in the first dance workshop on our first week back of semester two; and with it also being the first Learning Across the Curriculum input I was eager to discover how these workshops would be delivered. I had no idea what to expect but with previous knowledge of dance […] Continue reading
January 31, 2019
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Comments Off on Social Sciences TDT: Flying back in time
I can investigate a Scottish historical theme to discover how past events or the actions of individuals or groups have shaped Scottish society. SOC 2-03a Think about the selected outcome – This outcome makes me think of several different topics to base this on when teaching in the classroom. These include: WW1/WW2, Women gaining the …
January 31, 2019
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Comments Off on Opening up to the world of science
I have found the first two science inputs to be invaluable for this stage of my teacher training. Not only have I learned science knowledge but I will have gained information and advice which I shall apply to all aspects of my teaching. I am now eager to start my own investigating and to teach […] Continue reading
January 31, 2019
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Key Features of a good science lesson: A good science lesson: is designed to stimulate the interest and motivation of children allows flexibility and choice teacher need to have strong subject expertise and be enthusiastic about their subject creates a positive ethos for learning includes opportunities to allow children to become actively involved in their … Continue reading “Key features for a good science lesson” Continue reading
January 30, 2019
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Comments Off on Teaching Across the Curriculum – Health and Wellbeing, Food and Health
I have planned three health and wellbeing lessons based on the experiences and outcomes for health and wellbeing, primarily the food related sections. Individual Lesson Plan Format (Primary) MA Professional Practice HandbookIndividual Lesson Plan Format.docx Class/Group: 2nd Level Lesson: Health & Wellbeing Date: ………..… Previous Experience Working towards outcomes of a Curriculum for Excellence By […] Continue reading
January 30, 2019
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Comments Off on Teaching Across the Curriculum – Maths
During my maths input last week I discovered how common the pre-conceptions of maths are. I also learned about different techniques I can use in the classroom to relieve maths anxiety in the pupils and my teaching ability. The session also allowed me to learn some activities I could do with the class to ensure […] Continue reading
January 29, 2019
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Comments Off on Easy as 1.. 2.. 3..?
After missing the last maths input, due to having my pre-placement visit early, I have managed to catch up with the thanks to Tara’s PowerPoint notes and friends taking notes for me. What I have taken from it, is that maths is one of the three areas in which is classed in the responsibility of …
January 25, 2019
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Comments Off on Lesson Planning- A Work in Progress
For our health and well being workshops, we were instructed to create three lessons based on one of the Experiences and Outcome’s for that area of the curriculum. When I left that workshop I had already started to think of some activities that I could do– which I know now is the wrong way to […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on History – Repeating itself?
For my first input on Social Subjects and History, I feel inspired, motivated and ready for the challenge. I can investigate a Scottish historical theme to discover how past events or the actions of individuals or groups have shaped Scottish society. SOC 2-03a Ø Think about the selected outcome. This outcome not only involves researching […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Stigma of mathematics
Maths. Some people love it and others not so much. However I had never stopped to consider why until the recent mathematics inputs with Tara Harper where she did a few exercises to help us see the myths and stereotypes surrounding the subject. In one of these examples we were asked to draw a line […] Continue reading
January 24, 2019
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Comments Off on Out with the Myths and in with the Maths!
When I first got to our first Maths input, I was really looking forward to it as I haven’t attended a Maths class in four and a half years (AHHH). Tara started us off with drawing a scale and we had to mark the scale depending on how we felt about teaching Maths- 10 being […] Continue reading
