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November 4, 2015
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The Dummies Guide to Being a Professional

November 3, 2015
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Important Values

I believe that it is crucial for a teacher to have each of the values given on the selected list. They are all incredibly important in their own ways. The five values I have selected to write about are- Honesty, Patience, Self-Control and respect. Honesty Honesty is a crucial value for teachers to have. Firstly, […] Continue reading →

November 3, 2015
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Important Values

November 3, 2015
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Professionalism in regards to social media

Social media and the hype around it have been a major topic of conversation within the backdrop of professionals lives. Will this comment I post be frowned upon? Is it okay to add this picture to Facebook? Would my manager be alright with the content of this tweet? As professionals we are constantly having to […] Continue reading →

November 3, 2015
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Sharing comments…

Personally I found receiving feedback a very useful and positive experience which helped me reflect on my post in a different way from the way I had previously. I enjoy receiving comments on my posts as it highlights to me whats going right and what I need to improve on in my next post. It […] Continue reading →

November 3, 2015
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Professionalism and Being a Professional

Video 1 What makes a teacher who makes a difference? Are teachers like doctors? Do we save lives? Well, medically, no we don’t save lives. However, a good teacher should have the ability to turn lives round and ensure that children achieve the best they possibly can. How can they do this? What makes a […] Continue reading →

November 3, 2015
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Professionalism: My Views…

After watching these videos and taking my own notes on the different opinions/views on professionalism I have gathered some of my own thoughts on them… Video 1 I completely agreed with everything that was brought up in this video. I think it’s making a very strong, powerful point when looking at professionalism. How the doctor […] Continue reading →

November 3, 2015
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Reflection on the process of giving and receiving feedback

To begin with when we were told to give feedback I was nervous. I didn’t want to receive bad feedback and I also didn’t want to offend anybody. But overall I feel I can look back on the experience in a positive light. The feedback I received was very helpful. There was some constructive criticism. […] Continue reading →

November 3, 2015
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Reflection of peer review

Receiving feedback is a good way to reflect on the work I have already done, and to decide where the strengths and weaknesses are. Receiving good feedback is motivating as it can highlight exactly where your strengths are and is definitely a positive experience. Receiving criticism is also very helpful as it shows where you … Continue reading Reflection of peer review → Continue reading →

November 3, 2015
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5 Values for a Professional

As a professional, we are constantly questioning the skills and traits that we possess in order to aim to be the best possible teacher. Our values are key in the way that we deal with our emotions and also how we deal with those around us. From the list provided, 5 values have been chosen […] Continue reading →

November 2, 2015
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Giving and Receiving Peer Review

Offering my opinions and reviewing someone’s work, via a digital space, is not a task that I have enjoyed immensely although, I do understand the need for engaging with the exercise. My personal preference would be to talk directly in order to express my thoughts. I would have felt slightly more comfortable with expressing myself, if I was sitting in […] Continue reading →

November 2, 2015
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The Online World

Being a Professional in Society Today It is clear how much the society we live in is changing and adapting to the new technologies that are providing many benefits for loads around the world. Social media has been on the rise since the 1990s with the introduction of SixDegress.com allowing people to connect with family […] Continue reading →

November 2, 2015
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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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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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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 →

October 30, 2015
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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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Other Professionals: 24 Hours in Police Custody

For the Developing Professional Skills and Abilities unit on Blackboard, I chose to watch 24 Hours in Police Custody. The serious nature of the issues within this programme really highlighted the professionalism required of the police involved. In relation to the first part of this unit, I found a lot of the words I had […] Continue reading →

October 30, 2015
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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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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 29, 2015
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Virtues of a Teacher

Patience Patience is a very good virtue for a teacher to have as they have to understand that not all children will manage to grasp something instantly. They are learning this for the first time and it needs to go through to their long term memories. Things that we find easy like the alphabet isn’t […] Continue reading →