November 2, 2015
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Comments Off on Dreaded Peer Review
I was actually dreading leaving feedback on peer’s work within the eportfolio. The prospect of having to nit-pick someone’s blog post, often packed full of personal thoughts and opinions, filled me with nerves. I know that I am a sensitive soul and can quickly focus on the negatives and overlook positives. I’m my own worse […] Continue reading
November 1, 2015
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Comments Off on My reflection on Feedback
Personally, I feel that feedback is very beneficial. Feedback is given to improve you as a person and ensure that you can do the job to the best of your ability. I am a dancer and a horse rider and both these sports involve a lot of feedback. You should not feel embarrassed by negative […] Continue reading
November 1, 2015
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Comments Off on Enquiring Practitioner
Menter et al (2001) defined practitioner enquiry as a ‘finding out’ or an investigation with a rationale and approach that can be explained or defended. Practitioner enquiry is most commonly undertaken within the practitioners own practice however, it can also be collaboratively undertaken with peers. Being an enquiring practitioner you must reflect and evaluate all […] Continue reading
November 1, 2015
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Comments Off on Fabulous Feedback
What is Feedback all about? Feedback can be one of the most valuable tools throughout education. That is, if it is done properly! As wonderful as it is to be given a good grade for a piece of work; without feedback pointing to what exactly you did well, the grade has no impact on your future […] Continue reading
November 1, 2015
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Comments Off on My Reflection on Feedback.
Feedback plays a very important role in the reflection process. It is essential to gain a good understanding of your own strengths and weakness in order to be able to improve and be constantly developing as a whole. Feedback from peers is vital when learning whether it be in school, the workplace or in any […] Continue reading
October 30, 2015
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Comments Off on Feedback
The term “feedback” means helpful information which is used in ways to either praise or criticize your work. It is important in order to motivate you to continue, and in some instances, try harder. It is also useful is instances of criticism to get someone else’s view (through constructive criticism), to help you identify which areas […] Continue reading
October 30, 2015
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Comments Off on Practitioner Enquiry
I am a creature of habit. I imagine that many of us are. Ingrained and habitual activities, for me, are comfortable and for many years, have formed the very basis of my day-to-day life. However, I am conscious of the fact that what works for me personally, may be completely unproductive for others. In order for […] Continue reading
October 30, 2015
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Comments Off on The Enquiring Practitioner
As stated by the GTCS: “Practitioner enquiry, as defined by Menter et al (2011), is a ‘finding out’ or an investigation with a rationale and approach that can be explained or defended. The findings can then be shared so it becomes more than reflection or personal enquiry.” I believe that an enquiring practitioner is someone […] Continue reading
October 30, 2015
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Comments Off on Learners of our own teaching
There is a wonderful quote from Professor John Hattie which states: “The biggest effects on student learning occur when teachers become learners of their own teaching” (cited on Teaching Scotland, 2014). To me, this says that a successful teacher is one who does not stagnate, rather is continuing to grow and develop within their own professional […] Continue reading
October 29, 2015
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Comments Off on Feedback
As part of a tutor directed we were asked to give feedback on peers blogs. I found writing positive feedback easy as I was able to pick out the positive aspects in their work. When it came to writing constructive criticism I found this quite hard as I did not want to offend the person. […] Continue reading
October 29, 2015
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Comments Off on Participating in Practitioner Enquiry…
So what is a Practitioner Enquiry? A practitioner enquiry is an individual who actively engages with their own practice based research. They will reflect on their research to help them improve/deepen their own knowledge. Practitioner enquiry is key in when being professional as it will allow you to gain a better understanding of your practice […] Continue reading
October 29, 2015
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Comments Off on The Enquiring Practitioner.
To be an enquiring practitioner is to discover through a method which can be justified, therefore, holding more value than reflection. This normally involves working collaboratively with others in your profession, for example. Practitioner Enquiry is similar to reflection in the way that it involves on going learning and development. However, it involves permanent qualities such […] Continue reading
October 29, 2015
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Practitioner enquiry an important support system for teachers to get them more engaged in supportive research that will aid both their pupils and themselves. This wheel taken from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)’s website was very useful in coming to terms with what practitioner enquiry actually is. Practitioner enquiry involves engaging with teaching […] Continue reading
October 28, 2015
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Comments Off on Practitioner Enquiry- A Brief Insight
What is practitioner enquiry? This image from the GTC Scotland website clearly shows that it is about practitioners engaging with teaching in a different way. It is very much about a continual learning process, where the teacher is responsible for furthering their own learning through continual research. This is a fairly new idea for teachers […] Continue reading
October 28, 2015
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Comments Off on I don’t know, let me find out.
An enquiring practitioner is ultimately an individual who seeks to gain more relevant knowledge. They further research aspects of interest or need and are then able to relay these to others. This allows the investigative work to become more than reflection, while also consolidating information that has been learned. For us on our journey to […] Continue reading
October 28, 2015
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Comments Off on What it means to be an Enquiring Practitioner
An enquiring practitioner is a professional who continually makes the effort to research and learn about their specific question. It means taking time on a regular basis to find out about new research and theories arising and being willing to constantly be learning new things. It is about having a deep knowledge and understanding of […] Continue reading
October 28, 2015
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Comments Off on Basic Academic Skills
One of my main fears about this course has definitely become the academic side of it regarding grammar and punctuation. It is not the feeling of I can’t physically do it but more the task in hand of reminding myself about all the grammar ‘rules’ and punctuation ‘codes’. As someone who has been away from […] Continue reading
October 28, 2015
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Comments Off on My understanding of Reflection
Reflection is a daily aspect of our lives whether we are fully aware we are doing it or not. This general idea of thoughts or consideration concerning a certain topic or a certain past experience that we have underwent. There are different types of reflection some in more formal circumstances where we have to be […] Continue reading
October 28, 2015
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Comments Off on Life in Poetry
Poetry is a word that can bring someone a sense of fear depending on the poem. I, for example, are one of those many people that remember dissecting and analysing poems in high school for months on end to then find out that that specific poem didn’t appear in the final exam. Pointless and time […] Continue reading
October 27, 2015
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Comments Off on Enquiring Practitioner
An enquiring practitioner is someone that engages in research to support their learning and also pupil’s learning. For me being an enquiring practitioner is a really important part of being a teacher as it allows you to expand on your knowledge and develop your practice. It also allows you to evaluate and reflect on your […] Continue reading
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