March 7, 2017
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My aim throughout my time as a student is to continue developing my professional practice so that when I graduate then I will already be in the habit. From day one, the University of Dundee have encouraged our use of twitter, twitter chats and blogs to effectively share our experience with others. I can safely […] Continue reading
March 4, 2017
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Last Wednesday I was lucky enough to attend PedagooPerth – an event where teachers and education professionals from around the area come together and take part in learning conversations. I joined in with 3 conversations: The wonderful world of lego – how lego can be used to develop a range of skills in primary children. … Continue reading Pedagoo Perth → Continue reading
February 15, 2017
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Comments Off on I am an atheist
I am a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. I never got brought up this way, I have always been told to have an open mind and that I should never say never. I have many reasons for disbelieving in a God or gods, and until I started …
February 10, 2017
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Comments Off on Scientific Literacy Mini Essay:
As part of our Science input, we were asked to write mini 500-600 word essays on Scientific Literacy: Scientific Literacy AC1 – Scientific literacy is often misunderstood. It goes beyond knowing scientific words and filling in worksheets like most people think. It even goes beyond science as we think we know it, as it concerns […] Continue reading
February 9, 2017
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AC1: “Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for personal decision making, participation in civic and cultural affairs, and economic productivity.”(National Science Education Standards, 1996, pg.22) In order for someone to be capable of understanding and fully comprehending the depth and importance of science in our society as a […] Continue reading
February 8, 2017
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According to the Programme for International Student Assessment, scientific literacy is defined as “ the capacity to use scientific knowledge, to identify questions and to draw evidence-based conclusions’. This definition can help us understand the complexity of scientific literacy. It is not just being able to talk about science and use scientific words, it involves […] Continue reading
February 7, 2017
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Comments Off on Drama Lessons – TDT
A subject that I always seemed to enjoy throughout my primary and secondary school days was drama. I find it a particularly interesting and useful subject as it can offer young children many opportunities especially performing in front of an audience. To some children, the thought of performing in front of anyone can be terrifying […] Continue reading
January 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Aw god, not maths…
Most individuals who are training to be primary teachers hear the words maths and they instantly get an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety. There are often many reasons for this, for example: They have had a negative experience of maths at school, mostly due to the teacher they had. They never understood the subject and it […] Continue reading
January 26, 2017
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I always struggled with science as a child in school in both Primary and High school. I found it extremely difficult and confusing (although I did still find certain aspects which were easier enjoyable) I only took biology to study from 3rd year onwards as this was the part of science I enjoyed the […] Continue reading
January 25, 2017
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Comments Off on The Scary Side of Social Media
Over the past weekend, my friends and I watched an interesting film that sparked a critical thought process within me. The film ‘Unfriended’ sees a group of teenage friends get caught up in a horror and revenge plotline over a group Skype call. Although, the film itself was somewhat convoluted and cliché, its premise was […] Continue reading
January 21, 2017
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Social Studies is one of my favourite areas as it is about working with people and the communications between individuals with each other. In High School, I received a B in Modern Studies, a D in Geography and went on into college where I achieved two A’s in Philosophy and Psychology and a B in […] Continue reading
January 20, 2017
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Comments Off on An important moment for me in Semester 1
As part of my continual development and professional reflection, I have been asked to choose one particular moment of semester 1 that was important to me as a professional and what I learned from the experience. I have chosen the experience of visiting a school in Dundee for the working together module. The module visits didn’t just involve schools, […] Continue reading
January 20, 2017
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Comments Off on Let’s dance!
Today in class we were asked to participate in creative dance which required us to throw away our inhibitions and risk looking foolish. Surveying the room, I realised we were all in the same boat as I saw some apprehensive faces reflecting my own expression. I found the tutor’s high energy and large gesticulations […] Continue reading
January 20, 2017
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Comments Off on Reflecting on Reflection
The working together module for me, didn’t seem very important at first and I didn’t appreciate the importance of coming together and creating a PowerPoint presentation as a group, going on a placement visit or having to design a poster by myself. However, through reflecting on my professional development in semester 1, this has made […] Continue reading
January 20, 2017
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Comments Off on Reflection TDT
After starting the University of Dundee in September I was anxious but excited to find out what our first semester would entail. Having two modules for Education as well as an elective to study for proved very challenging as the semester progressed. I soon realised that university was a much bigger jump from high school […] Continue reading
January 16, 2017
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Comments Off on Finland’s education system
I have heard wonderful things about Finland; that is that it’s one of the best education systems in the world. But it was not until I had a lecture in it recently then I began to understand why. Finland has promotes education as an essential factor to their system. They are a well organised and […] Continue reading
January 15, 2017
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Comments Off on Developing Mathematical Concepts and Language Through the Cockatoos’ by Quentin Blake.
The Cockatoos’ is a story about Professor Dupont, a man so wrapped up in routines that he overlooks how some of his quirks may be perceived as annoying! This book offers several opportunities to explore mathematical language with early years’ pupils. As Professor Dupont searches for his ‘Feathered Friends’ classes can explore positional […] Continue reading
January 15, 2017
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Comments Off on One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
Before our recent Mathematics input, I had never considered using stories as a way of exploring mathematical language and concepts. I’m sure most people would agree that stories are first and foremost thought of as something linked to literacy and language. However, after reading the well-known Dr Seuss book, “One fish, two fish, red fish, […] Continue reading
January 14, 2017
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Comments Off on My first real insight to the teachings of Social Subjects…
I am a 1st year Education student at University and I am on my way to becoming a Primary Teacher. I have begun to look at the different areas of the curriculum and what kind of role they have and the links that can be made between each area. Today we had our first insight into […] Continue reading
January 10, 2017
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Comments Off on Science: How does it work?
Today’s Science input showed me that as an adult we don’t tend to question why things are the way they are. This is something which has been explored within the International Baccalaureate module which encourages teachers to engage children’s natural curiosity and facilitate inquiries. Yet, this isn’t often something adults do for themselves! Liz asked […] Continue reading
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