Assessments and Reading

Something that I have always struggled with throughout my studies is handling the vast amount of reading materials available when trying to such for appropriate sources of information. Does anyone have any tips for searching for information and filtering out the irrelevant? Thank you x

Saturdays

I often wonder what it will/would be like to be a primary teacher. Obviously our course is meant to prepare us for the world of work. We experience the stresses and strains as well as the success and feeling of accomplishment. Honestly I don't think any amount of practise will prepare me for doing paper work on a Saturday.

Newspaper

Today in our tutorial we made a mock newspaper. I found that this would be a great activity to carry out with children in classroom as they will develop their collaboration skills as they will need to decide roles and responsibilities before beginning the task and ensure coherence throughout their newspaper. They will also benefit by developing their problem solving skills as they are required to distribute assignments then edit and draft the newspaper together and decide what news should go onto what page.

The Cold

I have recently caught the dreaded cold virus. All I feel like doing is sleeping but needs must and I must go to uni and work. Booo xxx

Books

I noticed on wednesday that when you walk in the door of the David Stow building that they are giving away copies of some curriculum documents and thought this was very useful as assignments and exams are coming up. The only one that I could not see was the Building the Curriculum 4 so might need to get this online. x

Find out our Placement Schools

I always get a strange feeling when I find out where I will be on Placement. I get nervous thinking about the staff and pupils and if we will we get on or will the pupils see me as someone the can ignore? I also feel excited about the types of lessons and classes I will be taking.