October 23, 2015
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Comments Off on Stress and teaching
Yesterday it was reported by the BBC that teachers are stressed and being ‘reduced to tears’. I wanted to explore this topic further being a MA1 student studying Education at the University of Dundee. Dr Bousted reported in a TES article teachers were being told “stress is increasingly being regarded as par for the course and […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Inspiration
This video of Joseph Lekuton which was linked within the online unit has filled me with such admiration and has inspired me considerably. Listening to him tell the story of the blind man and the man with no legs was incredible. It made me think and link it to lots of different ideas I have but […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Leanring; Alone or Together?
Benefits of working co-operatively * When working co-operatively in groups it allows multiple ideas and views to be shared openly. This then leads to greater discussions about the topic which means a deeper analysis is normally achieved. People can also find themselves having a view which they never thought about before hand or sticking with their views because they […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Development of my learning
Watching this video; really made me think about how effect my note taking is during lectures and then what I do with them when I come away from the lectures. I wrote out a mind map based on this video which I have now been using for the past week when studying or coming out […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Our importance in the Physical Child
We have learnt that we, as teachers, mainly focus on cognitive development due to being conscious of role expectations. However, physical and cognitive functioning are closely linked. However, this factor is not always appreciated with young children. We, as teachers, need to consider all aspects of a child’s development as we look at the children […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on What is a Professional?
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October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on The Nature/Nurture Debate
For several years, there has been a debate over nature/nurture and which has the biggest influence in our brain development. We know that the brain is a complex and astonishing organ of the human body. Without the brain, we simply could not live. Genes are critical in creating humans as individuals – they create varying […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on What is school really about?
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/oct/22/school-nick-gibb-term-time-holidays Whilst reading through some articles on ‘The Guardian’ website I found something that I thought would be useful to share with you. This article states that ‘Schools Minister Nick Gibb’s lack of flexibility over term-time holidays is not in the interest of children’. The article focuses on the topic of school holidays and whether […] Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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Comments Off on Improvement without reflection?
Reflection, in its simplest form, is recalling what you have done and is an essential part of learning. There are different levels of reflection that can take many forms. A reflective model I am encouraged to use in my social work module is Stephen Brookfield’s Four Lenses: autobiographical, peer (student), that of or fellow professionals […] Continue reading
October 21, 2015
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Comments Off on 5 key attributes for a teacher to have
As part of an input on professionalism, we were asked to choose from a list of thirteen, five terms and think about their importance for a teacher. The first attribute I chose to reflect on is respect. Within the classroom, respect is crucial for both the teacher and students. In my opinion, it is a […] Continue reading
October 21, 2015
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Comments Off on What do these terms mean for a teacher?
Patience – Patience is extremely important as a teacher. They must have the ability to be patient when children may not grasp a concept as quickly as others. They need to understand that all children learn at different paces and that some children may become frustrated if they don’t understand. Being patient is key as the […] Continue reading
October 21, 2015
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Comments Off on 5 virtues of teaching
I believe that I am a very compassionate individual and feel that it is important to be caring and sympathetic towards those who need it. I am lucky enough to have always helped in schools where the children have come from good upbringings, but unfortunately I know that in placements or in future workplaces, there … Continue reading 5 virtues of teaching → Continue reading
October 21, 2015
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Comments Off on Reddit- The front page of the internet.
Reddit describes itself as the front page of the internet. This is not far from the truth- clicking a link in Reddit will send you to the deepest depths the online world has to offer. Gifs, images, videos, links, posts, questions, streams, polls, surveys, news… all of these can be found in Reddit as well as […] 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 Personal and Professional Presence on Social Media
What challenges/opportunities may you be faced with when marrying the personal vs professional presence on social media? There are many factors which may be seen as challenges when trying to find an appropriate balance between personal and professional life with regards to social media. One of the most important challenges for professionals I feel 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 20, 2015
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Comments Off on I Hate Maths
“I hate maths.” I’ve heard it a hundred times before. In fact if you’re a parent or teacher or have anything to do with children, you’ve probably heard it too. But why? What is it about mathematics we find so dislikeable? To me, the answer is simple. We are not teaching maths. Of course, there […] Continue reading
October 20, 2015
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Comments Off on Managing My Learning
Activity 1 Complete the table below to identify and reflect on those factors and plan actions for each. Recognition/ Reflection Action What helps my learning? How can I utilise this? Discussing the topic with others Set up a study group of like-minded peers Engage with the online community Using colours for key words in […] Continue reading
October 20, 2015
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Comments Off on Plato’s Cave
I thoroughly enjoyed the guest lecture by Brendan Knight on Plato’s Cave. The story of Plato’s cave is that there are men bound to the cave facing the back wall. The light coming in from the entrance causes shadows to be displayed on the wall. These shadows are caused by things in the outside world […] Continue reading
October 20, 2015
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Comments Off on Term-Time holidays. Yes or No?
Yesterday, I woke up to my usual routine of eating my breakfast whilst watching Bill Turnbull and Louise Minchin. They were discussing term-time holidays with Jon Platt who took his 6 year old daughter to Florida on a once in a lifetime family holiday, to which the school charged him £120 for doing so. Refusing to […] Continue reading
