September 30, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource allocation workshop reflection
In the workshop hosted by Derek, we were divided into 5 groups. Each group was given an envelope of resources, which we were told we should use to create a product for a new student attending Dundee University. I myself was in group 1, our pack was full of materials such as coloured pens, pencils, […] Continue reading
September 29, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource Allocation Task
Derek commenced the task by numbering each table from 1-5 and giving each group an envelope. Each group were allocated the same task and were requested to produce an item which could assist a new student in their first week at university using only the resources contained within the envelope. My group was at table […] Continue reading
September 29, 2017
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On Tuesday the 19th September 2017, our group of MA1 Education participated in our first values workshop which was based upon the idea of resource allocation. As a group we were divided into 5 smaller groups around the classroom, each group was then given an envelope of resources which we would have to use to […] Continue reading
September 29, 2017
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Comments Off on Resource Allocation – Meritocracy Within the Classroom
Our first seminar with Derek, saw us split into five groups. He told us to come up with the a ‘guide to fresher’s week’. He handed out envelopes full of equipment we were to use. Whilst doing so, we spotted that group 1 and group 2’s envelopes were much bulkier than the one we received. […] 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 why?
Learning a new skill is sometimes daunting. Applying the skill gives you that wee bit more confidence then showing others gives a degree of confidence in the skill. This week I learnt how to upload a video from my iPhone to YouTube then to my eportfolio, in a somewhat seamless manner. Although I am not […] 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 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 20, 2017
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Comments Off on Emotive and Controversial History
In the Social Studies elective, we were asked to read the T.E.A.C.H report (Historical Association, 2007). I found this report extremely interesting to read because it focused on how teachers fail to focus on emotive and controversial history. I had never really thought of this as an area in history that would be so important […] 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
September 16, 2017
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Comments Off on Early years and Language
I haven’t wrote a blog in a while, so I thought I would get back into writing regularly by starting with something small. Currently, we have been studying talk with children, and how it is so important when we are teaching. I had never thought about talk in any great depth before, and even from the handful …
March 19, 2017
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Comments Off on Failing our children?
I am perplexed. Perhaps slightly naïve/idealistic in my thinking but I believe the solutions to many “issues” in education can be solved quite simply. As a mother of two children, with varying degrees of ASN and also as an educator, the issues … Continue reading → Continue reading
March 18, 2017
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Comments Off on What a Week!
I can’t believe that’s my first week of placement over already! What a brilliant week it has been! Here are some of the experiences that I have been involved in: Kodaly During the Kodaly sessions, I saw p1 children learning about the foundation elements of music, including rhythm, pitch, and tempo. This learning happens in … Continue reading What a Week! → Continue reading
March 13, 2017
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Comments Off on Day 1 at Somerset
Okay. So. Somerset is AMAZING! Arriving at the school this morning was incredible. The campus is so big there are separate gates for pre-prep, junior and high school. I am still overwhelmed at the size of this school and the amount of staff they have for everything. They even have a snake catcher! The beginning […] Continue reading
March 13, 2017
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Comments Off on Learning from Life – First Day Nerves
Needless to say this morning before my first day at Moulsford Boys Prep and Boarding School I was extremely nervous and could not wait to just get there and started. I’m extremely lucky and grateful to be living with family only 25 minutes away from the school itself and I have my car to travel […] Continue reading
March 12, 2017
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Comments Off on Music for Learning
As I prepare for the beginning of my Learning from Life placement (tomorrow!) I’ve been doing some reading about music education and the value and impact it can have on children. There have been many studies which have investigated the benefits of music education. Standley (2008) and Hallam (2010) report that well planned music activities … Continue reading Music for Learning → Continue reading
March 12, 2017
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Comments Off on Placement Jitters
Current mode: panic! No, not really. However, I am feeling very nervous about placement which begins TOMORROW. I say placement but is, in fact, a “prac”. I arrived in Australia Friday just passed and about to undertake a placement in Somerset College, an International Baccalaureate world school in Queensland! As well as all of the […] Continue reading
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