October 28, 2019
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Comments Off on Silent Movies and the Importance of Music Choice
For one of the TDTs for the Expressive Arts Modules, we were able to look at how emotions can be expressed through the arts as well as words. We were provided with the brief of created a short silent movie with a horror or thriller theme. We had to come up with a short story […] Continue reading
October 22, 2019
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Comments Off on LEARNING THEME EXPLORED THROUGH SONG AND DANCE
The theme of shape has been chosen and this will be explored through song and dance. This song was selected because it is very upbeat and catchy. Having a strong tempo, with a cheerful tune is important in terms of getting the pupils hooked and maintaining their interest. The different verses will also stimulate interest […] Continue reading
October 21, 2019
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October 18, 2019
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Comments Off on Art & Design
Children, architecture and the urban environment This TDT will explore Dundee University’s campus, which is a close-knit campus with everything that a student might need within a 5-minute walk. In particular, the TDT will focus on the main student library. The main student library is positioned in the very middle of campus. It was creatively […] Continue reading
October 9, 2019
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TDT: CHOREOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES – DISCUSSION Select 2 or 3 videos of dance performance which you would use with pupils to help develop their understanding of choreographic techniques. Include a plan or written discussion on how you would use these videos with the class and how you would support their development. Videos: Waacking routine: Commercial routine: […] Continue reading
October 9, 2019
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Comments Off on Drama: Improvisation Lesson Plan
TDT: PRESENTING: Performance Skills Create a breakdown of ‘performance skills’ (this can be presented as a list, mindmap, however you choose). Choose one aspect/skill and create a lesson plan(s) to support your pupils with this aspect of performance. Reflect on the wider benefits of this skill. How might this support pupils in their wider lives? […] Continue reading
October 8, 2019
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Comments Off on Captain Scott – Visualising His Life through the Drama Lens
This piece of writing is a submission for my Expressive Arts E-Portfolio linked to my Assignment. Task: Choose a character from the past (it doesn’t have to be a famous person). Research that character and the time that they lived. Use the drama convention Visualisation to explore what it would be like to be that […] Continue reading
May 13, 2019
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Comments Off on Transition
Stepping into a time of in between Where it is not yet clear what is to come And hard to let go of what has been Looking back with fondness on memories shared With those who still stand by me And those no longer there A time to find completion in the things […] Continue reading
February 11, 2019
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Comments Off on Reflections and relationships
Reflections As I reflect back over my pre visit placement week, I am thrilled how it went. My school is warm and welcoming and I am working with a teacher who has similar values to myself. I thoroughly enjoyed working with individuals and groups, and I taught 2 class lessons – both of which went … Continue reading Reflections and relationships → Continue reading
February 4, 2019
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Comments Off on “You’re Such a Child!”
When was the last time you skipped down the street, dressed up as a princess, marveled at the sound of snow crunching beneath your feet, pretended to be a fictional character, had a dance party or made up a silly song? I am not embarrassed to admit that I have done all of the above […] Continue reading
January 29, 2019
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Comments Off on But what does learning look like?
They’re sitting quietly with chairs tucked in The lunches are done and the register complete The daily timetable has all been discussed But what does learning look like? The jotters are out and the pencils are sharp The learning intention is up on the board The textbooks are there if we need a fallback […] Continue reading
January 15, 2019
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Comments Off on Seeing the World Through a Different Lens
This post is of a very personal nature and one that I have considered not posting at all, probably because I know that in doing this I will be putting myself in a very vulnerable position. However, I am generally a believer that it is important to share our experiences as way of learning from […] Continue reading
January 9, 2019
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Comments Off on My Initial Thoughts about Early Years!
Third year marks the start of my journey into early Years, concluding with an early years placement. My feelings are a mix of nerves and excitement. During my experience at my local school during high school and my 1st year placement at University, I have always worked with primary 4/5. This is a whole new […] Continue reading
December 16, 2018
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Comments Off on The Power of Music
This is a topic that I have considered writing about for some time now, particularly in the lead up Christmas where music plays a big part in my own life and, I am sure, in the life of many others. Music is something quite unique to anything else in life. It holds power. The power […] Continue reading
November 26, 2018
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Comments Off on Mathematics in Battleships… Hit or Miss?
Even upon just taking the lid off of the box, it is already clear that there are elements of Mathematics in the classic game ‘Battleships’, some of which would be fantastic in the classroom for facilitating learning if used effectively. The most obvious of these to me at first glance is the use co-ordinates. This […] Continue reading
November 9, 2018
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Comments Off on Using Film in History.
Building enthusiasm within your classroom is important if you are to ensure engagement from pupils in their learning. The curriculum for excellence: building the curriculum 4 documents that using enthusiasm and motivation for learning enable young people to become successful learners (Scottish Government, 2009a). A good way to hook pupils at the start of a […] Continue reading
November 8, 2018
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Comments Off on Field Trips In Historical Learning
The Verdant Works Visit Field trips in History The Verdant works is a historical museum situated in Dundee. The verdant works was previously a mill which was famous for its making of Jute in the Victorian era during the Industrial revolution. The Verdant works is a great place as a leaning opportunity for children to […] Continue reading
November 3, 2018
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Comments Off on “I’ve gotten this far… I may as well finish it”
With the amount of times it has happened already, I should not really be surprised that the next area covered in Discovering Mathematics is another one that not only astounds me, but applies to me directly – and yet, my jaw is once again left near-enough dropped as I began to uncover Counter Intuitive Mathematics. […] Continue reading
November 2, 2018
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Comments Off on “Not long to go, we’ll just get through it”
It is fair to say that I have not engaged with blogging as an activity for quite some time now, however I personally believe that this is a topical issue worth sharing some insight into. As the title partly implies, this is my last year of teacher training and I am going to be perfectly […] Continue reading
October 24, 2018
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Comments Off on Wake up! Grab a brush and put on a little (lot of) makeup!
While driving home from university, an interesting program came on the radio regarding the makeup industry (You and Yours, Radio 4, 27:45). Whereas, the radio show was reporting on the business and economics of the industry, I could not stop thinking about the pressure that this industry puts on young women of all ages. The […] Continue reading
