October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Changing Education Paradigms
Right from the word go this animation narrated by Sir Ken Robinson was engaging, taking me on the journey through education, diving deep into the errors we have created in the design of our current education system. It never struck me how old fashioned schooling is structured until now. But we must move on from […] 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 20, 2015
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Comments Off on Timeline of Neuroscience
Carrying on from the input on Brain Development today with Will, I found that there is a large array of events that took place in the subject of neuroscience… As there as far too many to write I have just selected a variety that interested me within the 20th century. In 1909, Harvey Cushing is […] 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 19, 2015
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Comments Off on Aspects of a Professional
A professional is a member of a profession or any person who earns their living from a specified activity. This could mean having a professional manner to their work or being part of what society deems a profession. Not to get into debate or start my assignment early, I am going to reflect upon […] 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 17, 2015
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Comments Off on My French Phobia
As a teacher I probably shouldn’t be as worried about as many subjects as I am. Maths, French, English… However, in French I have always had a big phobia. I remember missing my first few lessons of French in primary six and forever feeling permanently behind since then. I have never really known the French […] Continue reading
October 16, 2015
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Comments Off on Reflection as a Student and a Teacher
Reflection is a serious thought about something you or others have done. We reflect everyday and don’t even realise it, by asking ourselves what went well? What didn’t go well? How do I feel after that? Reflection in learning is really important part to being at university, college and school. You must reflect on the work […] Continue reading
October 16, 2015
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Comments Off on Reflecting on reflection
It is obvious to me that the ability to reflect effectively is essential when it comes to both teaching and learning. In the past, I may have thought about reflection as being a fairly passive, ‘wishy-washy’ type of exercise. To me it only concerned those who were thinkers and not do-ers, however through reading and research I […] Continue reading
October 15, 2015
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Comments Off on Honey and Mumford learning style questionnaire
For my Social Justice module I was asked to complete the Honey and Mumford learning style questionnaire to identify and build on areas of development as a professional for collaborative working. The questionnaire was developed based on the work of Kolb, corresponding with the experiential learning cycle he suggests – experiencing, reflecting, generalising and application […] Continue reading
October 14, 2015
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Comments Off on Reflection
Reflection is a key element in anyone’s learning. We can actively reflect on our actions and how we handled things but we also will often do it subliminally and judge ourselves or begin to then focus where we can then improve. Effective reflection allows us to breakdown a situation and analyse how we coped and handled […] Continue reading
October 14, 2015
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Comments Off on Developing My Weaker SKills
Developing My Weaker Skills Above you will find the link where I find ways in which I intend to develop the skills I feel need improvement. Continue reading
October 14, 2015
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Comments Off on Online Units Section 1C, The Benefits of Active Learning and Co-Operative Working
When faced with completing this task I firstly attempted to find a definition for active learning, Education Scotland website came up with the ide that it is a sort of learning that really challenges a way a child thinks and it des this by using situations that are both real-life and imaginary. this website also […] Continue reading
October 14, 2015
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Comments Off on My Skills And Abilities
Being able to rate ourselves very early on in the course is a great importance as it will allow us to reflect. Here, we can visually see the improvements we are making as we develop through the course. Rate yourself (1=Not very well developed; 3=very well developed) Flexibility = 2 Self Confidence = 3 Self-Discipline = […] Continue reading
October 14, 2015
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Comments Off on Reflection
Reflection is something we all do, often without even realising. How many times have we said “if I could go back now, I’d do that differently,” or “if only I had done that instead of what I did.” I think reflection is about looking back on things that have happened in the past and thinking […] Continue reading
October 13, 2015
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Comments Off on What is the point in reflecting?
Through the online unit, I have learnt so much about reflection. Reflective writing was never something I was good at throughout school. I didn’t really do any more than describe the event and talk about my thoughts and feeling at the time. I now realise that there is a lot more to reflection, and had […] Continue reading
October 13, 2015
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Comments Off on The Virtues of Teaching
Empathy Being able to understand how someone else is feeling as if they were your own feelings. For the teacher, I think this means understanding the difficult situations pupils might find themselves in and be able to support, comfort and help them through it. I think it is important for a teacher to be empathetic […] Continue reading
October 13, 2015
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Comments Off on Virtue of Teaching Videos
Q1. What makes a teacher who makes a difference? From watching the video I have been able to draw some conclusions about the aspects of teachers that make a difference. A teacher who makes a difference should be avidly involved in team work and should be willing to share information with others – the video […] Continue reading
October 13, 2015
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Comments Off on Professionalism
One of the key messages that I took from this video is that an exceptional teacher is one who is truly passionate about what they do. A passionate individual who takes pride in their job will not be satisfied just doing the bare minimum. They will be dedicated and motivated to continually grow within […] Continue reading
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