Tag Archives: 3.1 Teaching & Learning

Outdoor Learning⤴

from @ Reflections of a Trainee Teacher – @EarlyYearsIdeas

I am a huge fan of outdoor learning! This has mostly stemmed from my experiences working in a nature nursery, where I saw many of the benefits of the outdoor … Continue reading →

Using the TASC wheel in planning⤴

from @ Reflections of a Trainee Teacher – @EarlyYearsIdeas

TASC stands for ‘Thinking Actively in a Social Context’. This is an approach which can be used when planning, to create experiences that will challenge and engage students – making … Continue reading →

Morals and Stories⤴

from @ Reflections of a Trainee Teacher – @EarlyYearsIdeas

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 →

The History in Castles⤴

from @ The Pedagogy Princess

This week I have been lucky enough to have visited not one but TWO castles, have been learning about history teaching in lectures and have frankly loved every second of it. I went to visit family for the weekend in Northumberland and with them knowing how much I love history, going round the castles seemed […]

Powerful Knowledge in the Social Studies Classroom⤴

from @ The Pedagogy Princess

So, after a wonderful summer of work, work, Paris, work, its back to third year and within my first day I have been subjected to TDT’s! Nothing quite like getting into the swing of things, is there? My elective module this year is Scottish Studies (unlike me I know, but when I signed up to […]

Powerful Knowledge in the Social Studies Classroom⤴

from @ The Pedagogy Princess

So, after a wonderful summer of work, work, Paris, work, its back to third year and within my first day I have been subjected to TDT’s! Nothing quite like getting into the swing of things, is there? My elective module this year is Scottish Studies (unlike me I know, but when I signed up to […]

Science Lesson – Year 4 – Week 6⤴

from @ The Pedagogy Princess

Monday’s lesson was my second science lesson within the school and I am really confident that it went well and know that the boys enjoyed it. Unfortunately there was no real opportunity for the teacher to observe me but did give me some informal feedback that was really positive. I think something that I can […]

Week 4 – Reflection⤴

from @ The Pedagogy Princess

Most people moan about Monday mornings and having to get up at quarter to 7 to get to school on time, but I am having such a fantastic time that when my alarm goes off I seem to get straight up! Monday of my week 4 was great with me attending an English lesson with […]