Where are they now? – Jack Patterson
Before I start, here are some things that I’m unapologetically proud of: I successfully passed my NQT year getting Outstanding observations in subjects such as Maths, Literacy, Music. I moved out of home and...
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Pros and Cons to using online resources
Hi everyone,
Today I thought I’d discuss the pros and cons of using online resources to support teaching and learning. For me it is one thing I do stress about, I love all the ideas on the internet but is it an easy way out?
Here are my discussion points as to why you may or may not use online resources:
HoP’s Highlights 1: second year adventures in space and time (and other dimensions!)
Hello. My Name is Peter Raymond and welcome to “HoPs Highlights” – my part of the Primary Education blog at York St John University. What is a HoP? A Head of Programme, as that is my role; Head of the BA (Hons) primary Education programme at YSJU. There is a saying that there is a first time for everything. In this case, for me, this is the first time I have ever blogged and I am hoping that this will become a regular part of the Primary Education blog, bringing you some of the highlights at various points through our year.
Operations in Mathematics
As part of the first year mathematics module, we look at the importance of mathematical vocabulary within lessons. One of the activities the students do as part of their independent learning, is to create a display idea for promoting and/or engaging with the vocabulary associated with the four operations within the classroom. They always come up with some great ideas, sharing them on Twitter (#ysjprimed) to share with their peers. Here are some of the ideas which they come up with.
OFSTED: The pros and the cons
First of all, I’ll just start by saying that I am sorry that my uploads have been all over the place of late. With placement it’s been difficult for me to manage everything and get it all done for a deadline! After placement you can expect and article every fortnight, give or take a few days.
Where are they now? – James Rourke
In these ‘Where are they now?’ posts we will be asking students who trained at York St John to write about their experiences at the university, to tell us what they are doing now...
Surviving placement: What do you need to know?
So recently I just finished the first five placement days of my School Experience two. Originally I wanted to give some advice on preparing for your SE, but I felt that waiting for a few...
Preparing for placement…
SE1 was a daunting process full of its highs and lows. The great outcomes I received in my appraisals have really given me a boost of confidence for SE2.
Preparing for SE2 is a nerve-racking yet an exciting prospect. I believe the key to success of SE2 is organisation and passion.
Preparing for placement! (with a slight focus on SE2)
SE2 is right around the corner and, aside from panicking over Wider Curriculum and English assignments, getting files in order seems to have taken up most of my time. This would, of course, be...
Meet the team – Peter
Hello – my name is Peter Raymond. I am the Head of the BA Primary Education course at York St John, having been a primary teacher and Headteacher for 21 years. I teach across the programme, especially professional studies, Geography and two of the year three specialisms.