October 27, 2015
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Comments Off on The importance of being an enquiring practitioner…
As we learnt today, in Nikki’s input, being an enquiring practitioner is highly regarded within the teaching profession. This is something that I think we should acknowledge as new student teachers. On the GTCS website it states that “Practitioner enquiry is an area of professional learning which was highlighted in Teaching Scotland’s Future (Donaldson, 2011) […] Continue reading
October 27, 2015
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Comments Off on Practitioner Enquiry
What is Practitioner Enquiry? Practitioner Enquiry is a system of stepping back and analyzing practice that can not only improve teaching and learning, but also instigate systemic and cultural changes according to Daniel Lambie. Practitioner Enquiry was highlighted in Teaching Scotland’s Future by Margret Donaldson in 2011 to support pupils learning and mainly teachers to become more engaged […] Continue reading
October 27, 2015
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Comments Off on Co-operative Learning: why is it different to group work?
In this mornings lecture, a discussion about co-operative learning cropped up and it make me think about the importance of it in the primary classroom. Co-operative learning is a method of teaching and learning in which students team together to explore a significant question or create a meaningful project. It is a specific kind of […] Continue reading
October 26, 2015
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Comments Off on Reflections Reflection
I sat for a considerable amount of time just trying to get my head around the fact that I was about to write a reflection on the theme of ‘reflections’. The word reflection can mean one of two things. When something is a reflection of another it provides a mirror image of what you are seeing. […] Continue reading
October 26, 2015
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Comments Off on Attachments
From the minute we begin to develop within the womb, we form attachments. Therefore, to me, this is a vital aspect of our learning. It has since been found that for a sound upbringing a child needs to have some sort of attachment so surely this is a great aspect in a child’s holistic development? […] Continue reading
October 25, 2015
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Comments Off on Anyone Can Be A Professional
I chose to watch One Born Every Minute. It was such a great way to demonstrate professionalism working at its very best. The programme has opened my eyes to the core of what a professional is. Yes, it’s about conducting your work in a suitable way and having correct behaviour , impressive presentation and possess […] Continue reading
October 25, 2015
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Comments Off on Gibb’s Reflective Cycle
Gibbs reflective cycle effects everyone continuously in their day to day lives, especially students who are studying at; school, college, university or any other educational setting. Here we can view what Gibbs reflective cycle looks like; http://www.northallertonvts.org.uk/eportfolio/reflection This cycle can be used in everyday situations that will occur. However as a student I will […] Continue reading
October 25, 2015
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Comments Off on What is Reflection?
I personally found this question extremely difficult to answer as there are so many different examples and definitions of reflection. This video helped me greatly in my attempt to understand what it actually is: It starts by saying it is the ability to consider solutions to problems. Although very broad, I somewhat agree with this […] Continue reading
October 23, 2015
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Comments Off on The Physical Child
As teachers, we naturally focus on a child’s cognitive development due to many people’s expectations of our role. This means we tend to hone in on the development of their information processing, learning of language and aspects of brain development. However, with a class full of developing children, there is more than one way to […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Our importance in the Physical Child
We have learnt that we, as teachers, mainly focus on cognitive development due to being conscious of role expectations. However, physical and cognitive functioning are closely linked. However, this factor is not always appreciated with young children. We, as teachers, need to consider all aspects of a child’s development as we look at the children […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on The Nature/Nurture Debate
For several years, there has been a debate over nature/nurture and which has the biggest influence in our brain development. We know that the brain is a complex and astonishing organ of the human body. Without the brain, we simply could not live. Genes are critical in creating humans as individuals – they create varying […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Improvement without reflection?
Reflection, in its simplest form, is recalling what you have done and is an essential part of learning. There are different levels of reflection that can take many forms. A reflective model I am encouraged to use in my social work module is Stephen Brookfield’s Four Lenses: autobiographical, peer (student), that of or fellow professionals […] Continue reading
October 21, 2015
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Comments Off on Part 1: Unit 2- Reflection
Due to Unit 2 of our online unit being so detailed I have decided to split it into sections to allow me to feel organised with my own learning. Whilst watching the YouTube clip: it became clear that reflection has a massive connection with our perceptions and experiences. By reflecting, we are able to look […] Continue reading
October 21, 2015
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Comments Off on Personal Audit + SWOT Analysis
Here is a link to some of the skills I feel I have developed and need to further develop in my professional and personal development. Personal Audit + SWOT Analysis Continue reading
October 21, 2015
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Comments Off on Reflective Writing
Ever since I started Intermediate 2 English in S3, I have enjoyed doing reflective writing. I feel that it is a great way to reflect on past experiences and the affect they had on you. It allows you to evaluate how the experience has changed you as a person and how it helped other people. I […] Continue reading
October 20, 2015
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Comments Off on Roles of a Professional
Patience It is extremely important for a teacher to be patient. When teaching your class a new topic it will take time for the pupils to understand what they are being taught, what they are being asked to do and how to carry it out. Some pupils may be able to understand what it is […] Continue reading
October 20, 2015
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Comments Off on Reflective Writing
I believe reflective writing can be very useful after learning. By thinking back on what you have learnt you allow yourself the opportunity to think more deeply about certain aspects of what you have learnt, doing this can allow you to notice things which you may have not realised at first. Reflection also allows you […] Continue reading
October 19, 2015
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Comments Off on The Virtues of Teaching
Teachers need to have the ability to display a variety of different virtues and ethics all the time within their professional career. I have chosen to focus on five main traits, which I have went into more detail about below. However, I am not saying that these are any more important than other traits. It […] Continue reading
October 19, 2015
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Comments Off on Teachers on professionalism
What makes a teacher who makes a difference? The following values are taken from the GTCS Standards; Professional Commitment Engaging with all aspects of professional practice and working collegiately with all members of our educational communities with enthusiasm, adaptability and constructive criticality. Committing to lifelong enquiry, learning, professional development and leadership as core aspects of […] Continue reading
October 18, 2015
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Comments Off on National testing is it really the right thing to do ?
I am deeply perplexed to hear of the recent news that the First Minister announced regarding the reintroduction of National Testing. I find it difficult to understand exactly how this can be achieved under the new curriculum. With 5 levels within Curriculum for Excellence(CfE) that span the early years up into senior phase, I […] Continue reading
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