February 18, 2016
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Comments Off on Creating Motivation
What is Motivation? There are so many ways we could define motivation. The Oxford English Dictionary states that motivation is a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a certain way. It also states that it can be a desire or willingness to do something. In other words, motivation is enthusiasm to do something. […] Continue reading
February 18, 2016
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Comments Off on Classroom Organisation and Management
I was given the task to design a classroom layout for a class of 28 pupils; 23 boys and 5 girls. This is the classroom layout I designed; I would really like to have a smart board and a white board so that demonstrations can take place in different areas of the classroom. I have heard of many […] Continue reading
February 16, 2016
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Comments Off on Why this way ?
Having been asked to design a classroom for a class of 28 pupils- 22 boys and 6 girls, my initial reaction was excitement. I then developed a sense of nerves- how will I set up a classroom with that amount of boys? What if this was the case in reality? How can I make it […] Continue reading
February 15, 2016
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Comments Off on What does my body say ?
Having watched the video on body language it became apparent to me that there are various ways in which you can use your body to convey what you mean. The approach that the teacher used at the end of her lesson to get the children organised would be highly effective to use within my placement […] Continue reading
February 14, 2016
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Comments Off on Body Language Techniques
I recently watch a video all about body language. It was very interesting to see how the teachers conducted their selves. The teachers used a lot of eye contact, looking at all the children. Most of all the teachers used their bodies but most importantly their hands. They used sweeping gestures and jabs to invite […] Continue reading
February 13, 2016
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Comments Off on Design Your Own Classroom
As part of our organisation and management TDT we had to design our very own classroom with justification. As a result, I created this design. Design Your Own Classroom This particular classroom is designed to hold 28 children maximum as I strongly believe that children work better when in smaller groups. Although I am aware […] Continue reading
February 13, 2016
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Comments Off on Sit Down and Shut up
I’m sure it would not be too hard for us all to think back to a teacher who had a very “sit down and shut up” attitude, and these would often be teachers whose subjects I tended to like less. In the classrooms of the past, it was clear that the teacher was in control and […] Continue reading
February 12, 2016
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Comments Off on Mr McAughey’s Ideal Classroom
As part of Sharon’s input on classroom management and organisation we were asked to design our classroom and provide a rough layout of it. From the moment that we were asked to do this my head was filled with ideas for what I could have in my classroom and the way that it would look. […] Continue reading
February 11, 2016
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Comments Off on A colourful, organised and engaging atmosphere.
My Ideal Classroom. It’s difficult to design a classroom on a small single A4 piece of paper. I have always had this picture in my head of my perfect classroom since I was a little girl and slowly I am getting closer to that dream. I have designed my ideal classroom to suit 22 Boys […] Continue reading
February 11, 2016
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Comments Off on Setting up a classroom
This week, we were set a TDT which got me excited – designing your own classroom. As tempting as it is to get carried away, making everything pretty. The input helped me to recognise the amount of thought and preparation that goes into a classroom set up. Everything has a place, and every place is […] Continue reading
February 9, 2016
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Comments Off on “Design your own classroom…” YES!!!
As part of our Tutor Directed task for classroom organisation and management, we were asked to design our own classroom. I was thrilled at the prospect of this. As a young child, and even way into high school, I’d always be excited when walking into a classroom and seeing the tables had been moved around. […] Continue reading
January 29, 2016
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Comments Off on Just Breathe…
When previously considering the role of the teacher, I was guilty of envisioning WHAT they were teaching their class… However, since the very first lecture, it has become very apparent that, yes, the content of a lesson is important, but so is HOW the lesson is delivered. The presence of the class teacher is important […] Continue reading
January 25, 2016
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Comments Off on Preparation is Key…….
Now that our first placement is looming and apprehension is creeping in more and more each day it is important that I am on the ball with all the areas within my control. After having some experience within a Primary School prior to coming to University in terms of volunteering one afternoon a week I […] 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 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 23, 2016
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Comments Off on Responding to Technology
Having recently had an ICT input on searching, researching and presenting we had a discussion about how crucial it is to teach children about internet safety. Technology has grown drastically over the years. I remember as a teenager my brother and I would argue about who had been on the internet for the longest or […] Continue reading
January 21, 2016
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Comments Off on One, 2, Three, 4, Five
Throughout Secondary school I had varying experiences of Maths which I believe has been the major factor in influencing my opinions on the topic. In my first year at Secondary I was given one of the stricter teachers who was firm in his belief of textbook work. I had always been good at maths yet, […] Continue reading
January 21, 2016
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Comments Off on Embracing technology
Today I came across an in the Guardian entitled: “Third of teachers ban electronic devices in classroom despite positive outcomes, survey finds” This came as quite a shock! With the constant development of new technology and brilliant educational software, I had assumed that more and more teachers would be embracing devices (mobile phones, tablets and […] Continue reading
January 18, 2016
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Comments Off on SMART Science
Developing confidence and competence in science will take time, however by starting now will help ensure I’m excited and enthusiastic when the time comes for me to teach it within the classroom. Here is my action plan for this semester; Specific – We (as a class) can carry out a topic on The Solar System […] Continue reading
January 16, 2016
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Comments Off on Do you believe in magic?
“Science is when I use my experiment table” this was the response my three year old gave when I asked her, “what is science?” That experiment table is used for mixing paints, baking, building, popping balloons, doing float/sink tests in a basin and much more. It’s a well-loved wee table. In Richard’s introductory lecture […] Continue reading
