October 3, 2017
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Comments Off on My feelings towards maths…
Personally, maths was never one of my strongest subjects at school as I found it very challenging and difficult. After dropping it as a subject in school I rarely ever needed to use the mathematic skills I had learnt, therefore, leading to me forgetting what I had learnt. As I’ve gotten older my anxiety towards […] Continue reading
October 1, 2017
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Comments Off on Maths in art? Art in maths?
Previously, I’ve heard people say, “I cannot do art” or “Art is something that I just wasn’t gifted in”. This is why one particular maths workshop came as surprise to me as it demonstrated that you can do art using maths. In class we created tessellations. Little did I know that this type of art […] Continue reading
September 30, 2017
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CROSS CURRICULAR LEARNING IN MUSIC (3 hours) Consider how you can make links between music and other curricular areas. Choose as many subject areas as you wish, and for each, create activities that draw upon musical knowledge to enhance the learning. Music and Art – Create a picture to go alongside the piece they have […] Continue reading
September 30, 2017
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Mark H. Ashcraft describes maths anxiety as “a feeling of tension, apprehension, or fear that interferes with math performance” (2002, p. 181). Math anxiety is a recognized stress disorder which, according to research shown in the attached video, 20% of our population suffer from (Turner & Carroll, 1985). It ranges from feelings of mild tension […] Continue reading
September 28, 2017
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Comments Off on Say Cheese!
Using Photography in teaching (4 hours)(Art) Digital photography can be a useful tool and activity in the primary classroom. Almost everyone uses it, often without any formal teaching. Produce an illustrated guidance poster, video or hand-out for primary teachers and or pupils in the use of this medium. Consider aspects such as image quality, subject […] Continue reading
September 27, 2017
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Comments Off on Wallace and Bruce…with a twist!
Although it has been a while since I last engaged with my ePortfolio, I have come back to it to write a new post that focuses on my own learning experiences at school. I believe that in order for successful learning to take place, the teaching must be fun and engaging. If this is achieved […] Continue reading
September 27, 2017
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Comments Off on The potential of visual data in research
I am currently mired in analysing the data, writing methodology and trying to pull everything together for the PhD. I set targets but continuously underestimate how long it will take me to do something. Consolation is found in the thought that I must be doing each activity thoroughly if it is taking so long and […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on Science or art, art and science
Bubble, Bulge and Bleb. Somewhat a rather interesting tittle, have a little look. When you visit a gallery, you expect to see art work, but it is very unusual and rather creative for me to see such modern art in a science format. But at Dundee Life Sciences, Bubble, Bulge and Bleb, Artists […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on A learning experience at school that was memorable
A learning experience that stands out for me is a topic on advertising I did in primary six. We were put into groups and had to come up with a type of perfume. Once we created our idea we then had create different ways to advertise it. We made leaflets and posters but the one […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on Symbiotic Relationship between mathematics and science
Symbiotic means interaction between two ‘things’, this interaction is normally to the advantage of both. It is a mutually favourable relationship that can happen between different groups or people. It could be said that mathematics and science have a symbiotic relationship and that adopting a cross curricular approach to teaching both subjects in primary school […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on Role Play in Mathematics
Role play can be described as range of activities that mirror real life under a controlled environment. It can be based around a ‘snapshot’ or reality or it could be taken from a ‘made up’ event. Role play can allow children to manipulate time and space, restricted only by children’s imagination. Role play has so […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on Fun in a Maths Class?
Maths is much more than boring equations full of numbers! Mathematics is bursting with shapes, patterns, science, history, art, the list is goes on. so why do we just assume that maths is challenging sums? Islamic art is a perfect example of how maths links with other subjects. As Eddie explained how angles and shapes […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on First Step in Discovering Maths….
….MATHS IS EVERYWHERE! I could honestly say i tried very hard to avoid maths as soon as I walked out of school two years ago. But, stepping back into a module of discovering maths, its brought my realisation that i physically cannot escape the “terrifying fears” that comes with mathematics. No, maths isn’t really that […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on Daunting Discovering Maths
Mathematics, one of the scariest words that can be said. I feel that I suffer from maths anxiety and so when deciding to choose the discovering maths elective I felt very nervous about what to expect. However I must say, so far so good. From my experience of maths at school I always believed, what […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Learning a new skill is sometimes daunting. Applying the skill gives you that wee bit more confidence then showing others gives a degree of confidence in the skill. This week I learnt how to upload a video from my iPhone to YouTube then to my eportfolio, in a somewhat seamless manner. Although I am not […] Continue reading
September 26, 2017
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Comments Off on What Kind of Teacher Do I Want To Be?
As mentioned in one of my previous posts, I hope to spend this year working on developing into my own kind of teacher, rather than simply imitating my ‘host’ teacher. That is not to say that I wont use the elements of good practice that I observe, or wont follow the advice and guidance of … Continue reading What Kind of Teacher Do I Want To Be? → Continue reading
September 25, 2017
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Comments Off on Morals and Stories
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love stories! I’ve always got at least 2 books sitting on my bedside table, and when I’m working in nursery, story time is among my favourite times of day. It’s a chance to calm down, relax, and lose yourself in another world. During this … Continue reading Morals and Stories → Continue reading
September 25, 2017
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I feel that I have neglected my e-portfolio a little throughout MA2; I enjoyed writing out my notes and when it came to writing in my e-portfolio, the thought of it seemed like such a chore. However, the elective module Expressive Arts requires me to document some of my TDT’s electronically so I thought “Why … Continue reading Giving blogging another go… → Continue reading
September 25, 2017
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Task 2: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING (1 hr) Go to http://www.scottishdance.net/ceilidh/dances.html. Choose a dance and teach it to someone. Being a passionate Scottish Country Dancer, the task to learn and teach a Scottish Country Dance as part of the Expressive Arts elective thrilled me immensely! I have been dancing as a hobby from the age of […] Continue reading
September 25, 2017
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Comments Off on Teaching mathematics progressively!
In the “School maths or intriguing maths?” workshop, I experienced mathematics being taught in an maths in an intriguing, creative and progressive way. I saw how teaching maths in a progressive way gives more depth to children’s learning which is one of the principles in Curriculum for Excellence (The Scottish Government, 2008, p.30) which furthermore, […] Continue reading
