January 26, 2016
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Comments Off on Smart Target
Today I’ve come up with a SMART target that relates to science. A SMART target is a good way to accomplish targets and to get the done in time. SMART stands for: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Timed In our science lecture we were talking about famous scientists. We got asked if we have a favourite […] 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 Secondary School Entrance Exams: does it help or hinder?
Growing up in Northern Ireland, I always knew that once I reached Primary 6/Primary 7 I had to knuckle down and work hard to pass my 11+ exam. I knew that my secondary school experience could be very different depending on what school I got the grades to go to. Practice paper after practice paper; spending […] Continue reading
January 25, 2016
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Comments Off on Paddington Bear Story Sack
My first input for Language was something I found really interesting and engaged with. I love childrens stories and am always looking at the new releases in the childrens sections in Waterstones and read to the children everyday when I worked in the nursery. The TDT however really excited me because my favourite activity in […] 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 Drama Llama.
Drama has always been a good hobby of mine. Growing up, I was part of a theatre company were every year we would put on a show in the local theatre. However, it wasn’t part of our school curriculum until you chose to do at standard grade. I felt this was a real shame as […] 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 Reflection, reflection, reflection
From reading the blogposts that were produced from our year group it was clear that there was different levels of engagement with the eportfolio. Throughout all the example posts a high level of knowledge was displayed to the topics covered and this was conveyed through the use of professional language and reflection. From writing these […] Continue reading
January 24, 2016
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Comments Off on Technology Resource.
Following our second technologies ICT input I have spent a lot of time mucking about with the idea of ‘Fakebook.’ Introduced to us by Sharon, Fakebook is a great resource that can be utilised in a variety of different ways within the classroom. This resource could be used to meet the following ICT outcomes: I explore […] Continue reading
January 22, 2016
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Comments Off on Collaborative learning and sharing …
Having read through other people’s blogs, I feel embarrassed that I have allowed myself to become disconnected with this area of my professional development. However, that is not to say that I do not reflect – I do. I reflect upon life-events, the reading I engage with and the information I research, after […] Continue reading
January 22, 2016
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Comments Off on Blogging about blogging!
When I started writing in my first blog I was extremely anxious. I wanted to be enthusiastic. My University second year peers will tell you I am a very good communicator. I love to talk, discuss and debate different ideas and points of view with others. So what was the big problem here? It […] Continue reading
January 22, 2016
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Comments Off on Effectively Improving My Blog
In today’s ePortfolio input we were all asked to look at some of our peers work, reflect on the way in which our peers are crafting their professional thoughts and to write about what they are getting from doing this and how others may benefit from reading their work. I have also chosen to share the posts in […] Continue reading
January 22, 2016
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Comments Off on Dance?
Myself and dancing! I don’t even know where to start on this topic. It is safe to say that my experiences in dancing is very limited with my only experience being the compulsory week block of Scottish country dancing in primary school. I feel that it was my lack of experience which initiated my lack of […] Continue reading
January 22, 2016
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Comments Off on Good Reflective Practice.
Today’s input was about our ePortfolios and how we can inspire and challenge our way of thinking in terms of certain approaches and methodologies of education in relation to good practice. We were given 8 examples from our fellow student’s blog which were all exhibiting good practice in their own unique ways. It was very inspirational […] Continue reading
January 22, 2016
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Comments Off on National Testing and Sweeping Statements.
After Scotland rid itself of National Testing in 2003 in an attempt to move away from testing and back to teaching Nicola Sturgeon seems to have brought us right back to where we started. Aside from the issues I have with the reintroduction of national testing on the grounds of the stress it causes children […] Continue reading
January 22, 2016
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Comments Off on Maths and Me
I recently attended my first couple of maths inputs and I would be completely lying if I said that the thought of them previously did not make me feel nervous, anxious and quite frankly down right scared. My relationship with maths for as long as I can remember has never been great. I just scraped […] Continue reading
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