Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Project: Research week

Over research week, I have been working on an essay about
Is it an advantage to give importance to our preferred learning style or is it a dangerous thing?

There are many different learning styles, many people have a preferred learning style, although it is possible to learn in more than one style.  Is it beneficial to always learn in that preferred style or is it better to learn using other learning styles.  Pritchard A (2009) stated “We learn in different ways from each other and we often choose to use what has become known as a preferred learning style” (p.42). 
I enjoyed writting the piece and could relate to some of the statements made by the theorists from experiance I have had through working as a supervisor at a day nursery and as a teaching assistant in the Foundation Phase. 

I also looked into Inclusion, I also enjoyed reading about this.  During research week I had too move house due to very problematic neighbours which over the last two months, leaving me with lack of sleep and due to the noise i have found it very difficult to study!! I have now moved into a lovely flat, my kitten Honey loves it, so do I, and im already finding it easier to get on with my work!!

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

Project- Reflective Learning

A reflective learner will reflect on:
  • What they are learning.
  • How they are learning it.
  • What there strenghths and weaknesses are
  • Learning priorities
  • Ways they can improve
  • How well are they working towards their goal
A reflective learner will consider motivation, attitudes and ideas, skills, blogging their learning, gaps in knowledge,etc. 

Reflection is important as it makes you think about  your learning and by writting things down it helps you clarify your thoughts and understanding.  relfection can also help you to focus on your development as an effective independant learner, and on the stragergies you are working towards.  Reflection is a way of learning!!

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

Project- Ict brainstorm- Reflective learning bubbl.us

ICT Project Introduction

I will be using my Blog as part of my ICT project! I will be using it to put information up that I find in my studies!!

Honey

I recently saved a little kitten!! I found her she was 7 weeks old.  I have named her Honey!!  She is very fiesty, and very naughty!! She loves causing trouble and winding me up.  She likes to bite my nose when im sleeping.  Last week i lost her was very upset, then I could hear the gas fire rattle when I looked inside there she was!! I had to pull her out!! Nightmare,  She is crazy, but lots of fun!!

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Day one, My introduction..............

Hey,  this is my 1st year studying Education at SMU!!  I always knew i wanted to be a primary school teacher.  But leaving college I went too work in a day nursery, Later I became a supervisor there.  After a while on very low pay- loved the job, but was difficult to live off minimum wage--- I love spending!! I then tried several other jobs which I hated  I went to work as a teaching assistant at a local Infants school, I loved my job so much, I worked there for a few years, I didn't mind getting up in the mornings it was great,  and I'm not a morning person I love sleeping! I then decided to do what i wanted too do and go to university to become a teacher!! This blog is part of a task at uni but I intend too update it with the wierd and wonderful life of me and my studies!! I always manage to get into random situations which my friends find really funny, hope you enjoy my stresses as much as my friends do!! I will update shortely with some of my past stories soon xx