October 6, 2016
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A few weeks ago I wrote a post about my first experience with the ‘NOMA’, it is safe to say that I was not at all pleased with the result that I got. Therefore, this week I decided that I would give it another go. This time however my surroundings were much different, I was […] Continue reading
October 3, 2016
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Comments Off on “Scaredy Cat”
I realised last night that I still hadn’t attempted my first “NOMA”. I’ve been saying that I’ll do it tomorrow, next week, never. I have come to the conclusion that I’m anxious about the test, only due to my lack of confidence in formulated maths. I’ve been speaking to others in the course and they’ve […] Continue reading
September 28, 2016
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Comments Off on Beautiful Books!
I love a good story! Whether it’s in a book, a TV show, a movie or even a friend telling me about their weekend – stories are what keep me … Continue reading → Continue reading
September 28, 2016
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Comments Off on Outdoor Learning
Last weekend I took the opportunity to join the RSPB for a CPD on outdoor learning at Perth’s Quarry Mill. Outdoor learning plays a huge part within my teaching philosophy. Removing the boundaries of the classroom and teaching children within the context of their community and the natural world is key to creating inquiring learners. Upon arrival […] Continue reading
September 26, 2016
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Comments Off on First Values Workshop
Last week, we had our first values workshop. We got separated into four groups and we had to sit around 4 separate tables with a large brown envelope; each envelope with a different number from one to four. Each envelope contained different things such as sheets of paper, paper clips, elastic bands, envelopes, etc. We […] Continue reading
September 26, 2016
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Comments Off on Our first values workshop: Experiencing inequality and how it effected the group
On Tuesday, we had our first of the values workshops. For this, we were split into 4 groups. I, unaware of what was to come, was put into group 4. All four groups were handed an envelope, that included items in which we had to use to make a resource for freshers coming into the university that […] Continue reading
September 26, 2016
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Comments Off on Structural Inequalities
Last week marked the first full week of having modules, and I loved it! One of my modules is called Values: Self, Society and the Professions. On the Tuesday afternoon, we had a workshop for this module. When we arrived in the workshop we were all sat in to four groups and each group was handed […] Continue reading
September 25, 2016
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Comments Off on My First Attempt At The OLA and NOMA
When I first found out that there was a maths and literacy assessment, my mind began to panic. It soon was put to rest though, after I discovered that it was only for your own benefit and to help you improve your basic maths and literacy skills. It has been at least 6 years since […] Continue reading
September 23, 2016
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On Tuesday, I decided to finally take the bull by the horns and do the thing I had been dreading doing….. the “NOMA”. I have always felt that I struggled with maths when at school as I feel that I excel more in literacy subjects. However, I knew that it was something that I would […] Continue reading
September 23, 2016
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Comments Off on Teacher Competence and Autonomous Language-Lovin’ Learners
This year, as my elective module, I have chosen to study Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) pedagogy. As I have already mentioned in a previous blog post, I am passionate about learning languages and therefore the push of MFL in Scottish Primary Education fills me with joy and excitement. But I know this is not the […] Continue reading
September 22, 2016
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Comments Off on Why music is so important in the teaching profession
I have always been a firm believer that extra curricular activities are as important for a child as having academic skills. I believe this, not only because it’s important for future CV reference, but also because as a child develops, it is vital for them to adapt skills outwith an academic environment, to feel different […] Continue reading
September 21, 2016
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Comments Off on My Teaching Philosophy (‘Why Teaching’ Revisited.)
As one of our first Tdts in MA1 we were asked to write about why we chose teaching as our profession. I did not take the straight forward route to university like so many of my fellow education students did. I did not know from day dot that I wanted to be a teacher in […] Continue reading
September 20, 2016
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Comments Off on Online Literacy Assessment (OLA)
I had my first attempt at the “OLA” today. After trying three times in my house the night before and having no luck I also had my first visit to the University Library. I felt quite confident during the spelling section of the assessment as I’ve never really had a problem with spelling; however the words […] Continue reading
September 11, 2016
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Comments Off on Review of first year placement
I have just finished my first placement. I spent six weeks in an upper year’s class. Overall I have enjoyed my placement. However there were days when I found it very difficult. It was a real learning curve. But saying that I am glad I did it and overall I’m sure it has improved my […] Continue reading
August 25, 2016
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Comments Off on Experiences of Placement
My first year placement was rather enjoyable. I had an excellent Primary 5 class with a teacher who was more than willing to help whenever I needed it. The school itself was incredibly supportive of everything that I had to complete. What did I learn? This placement was definitely a huge learning curve for me. […] Continue reading
May 22, 2016
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Comments Off on L4L Placement: Reflection
Following what seemed like a never-ending pile of paperwork for my placement portfolio and an unfortunate trip to A&E, I have had little time to write a blog post that I felt did my placement justice. My intention was to blog throughout my time at the school however I was so busy that I needed […] Continue reading
May 19, 2016
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Comments Off on My Gentle Reminder
I’m sure we can all agree that by February or March this year we were entirely fed up of lectures, tutorials and essays. In fact, I felt so fed up that I began to question why I was doing all of it in the first place. And then, placement came along… Being back in the […] Continue reading
May 16, 2016
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Comments Off on Placement Reflections 1PP1
Having just come to the end of my first year placement, I would like to share some of my reflections from the last 4 weeks. In the first week I was quite overwhelmed by the workload faced by every teacher. This was on top of being solely responsible for and managing a class of 29 […] Continue reading
April 8, 2016
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Comments Off on Enhancing Digital Technology
Would you accept children being failed to be educated on maths or language? Although they are being brought up/growing up surrounded by it and to have a successful, positive experience within and out with school they must have developing knowledge and skills of these subjects. I’m assuming your answers would be no, therefore, why do […] Continue reading
March 18, 2016
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Comments Off on Transforming Learning
“Digital technology can enhance learning and teaching across the curriculum and equip all of our learners with the essential digital skills they need to succeed in life, learning and work.” – Angela Constance, MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning. The world we live in is surrounded by digital tools and spaces that everyone is consuming […] Continue reading
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