New learning / technology in the classroom (focus on Canada)

Introduction: The need to incorporate innovation inside the classroom has expanded essentially in the course of recent years, due in substantial part to the pervasive idea of the Internet and cell phones among the present youth. The advanced age is contained associated with people that are hard-wired to their computerized surroundings. While the advanced blast … Read more

How I have facilitated the learning of two learners who I have supervised

In undertaking this essay, I will set out to critically evaluate how I have been able to facilitate the learning of two different learners who I have had experience of supervising. To do this, I will introduce the learners, their styles and also include some background information pertinent to them. I will then expand on … Read more

Design and critically evaluate an appropriate dissemination strategy for the research project discussed in Niven et al. (2014).

The research project conducted by Niven et al. (2014) was a qualitative study which explored adolescent girls’ experiences and perceptions of Physical education (PE) classes. The 38 participants aged between 13 and 18 came from two Scottish schools with similar curriculums and facilities and were audio recorded as part of organized focus groups. The results … Read more

How do Cognitivism and Behaviourism contrast, & which theory may be most useful

This essay examines the extent to which my chosen learning theories of Cognitivism and Behaviourism contrast with each other, and which of these theories may be most useful to me within my teaching context. My educational setting thus far has been in a small, disadvantaged secondary school on the edge of the West Midlands. The … Read more

How pupils’ learning can be maximised through meeting differing needs of learners through differentiation

Critically evaluate how pupils’ learning can be maximised in relation to one current pedagogical issue. Select one of the following issues: Meeting the differing needs of learners through differentiation. Introduction. There is no one definition of differentiation. However, all current definitions are underpinned by considering learners as individuals and learning as a personalised process. (Bartlett, … Read more

Determine an effective measurement standard to measure private training

Research Methodology Introduction The previous chapter reviewed relevant literature. With the development of the global economy, the development of vocational education has been improved, and the existence of vocational training companies in the market is increasing. It is necessary to determine an effective measurement standard to measure private training. How can students’ abilities improve after … Read more

My journey of teaching and learning mathematics since embarking on a PGCE Mathematics course

Before I came to study a Post Graduate Certificate (PGCE) Mathematics course at University College London Institute of Education (UCL IOE), I had been working as an Academic Tutor at a behavioural centre, linked to a mainstream secondary school for the past 7 months. Students placed here had either learning difficulties or behaviour issues experienced … Read more

Social & emotional learning: neurological, psychological & social theories & concepts

The awareness of social and emotional learning has been acknowledged for many years and has been emphasised by Maslow’s (1954a) hierarchy of needs, supported by Every Child Matters policy (2003). Both recognise the need for a holistic education which includes social and emotional learning. Every child has the right to an education (The United Nations … Read more

Should classrooms be more involved in hands-on learning and critical reflective thinking?

Kay Stables mentions in her paper ‘Heads on…Hands on…Hearts on’ (2000, p.6), “providing the collection and focusing the discussion onto technological concerns of materials, production and user needs, enabled children as young as five to engage in critical and evaluative thinking and to take this forward in their own designing’’. When talking about object handling … Read more

Significance of neoliberal influences in education

Policy In order to evaluate the role of neoliberalism in education, one must first consider the apparatus used to enact neoliberal principals. This is widely attributed in the literature to policy (Hill, 2009), and whilst offering a definition of this may appear unnecessary, a lack of unified understanding may limit the clarity of any subsequent … Read more

How writing can improve overtime if you put the effort in (reflective, persuasive)

Writing is an essential part of college life. Every student that is attending college from your first year to your fourth year, is required to develop good writing habits in order to be successful at writing. Even if you do not attend college, writing is still an essential task that needs to be done. For … Read more

Entitlement and provision / different schools / roles

1.1 Summarise entitlement and provision for early years education There are many forms of provision for early year’s children, which include: sure, start centres, day nurseries, child minders, and preschools. From 2004 all children in the UK (aged 3-4) are titled to free part time early years education or another preschool setting (including child-minders) for … Read more

SEND provision for pupil with dyslexia (including reflective)

This study will concentrate on Cognition and Learning, with a focus on SpLD-Dyslexia. Cognition and Learning is the most common type of primary need nationally, representing 50% of secondary school students recorded as SEN support (DfE, 2017). Children identified as having SpLD are those with the poorest academic attainment. Figures for 2016 GCSE outcomes demonstrate … Read more

To what extent do challenging contexts impact pupil engagement and achievement

This assignment aims to critically evaluate to what extent “challenging contexts” have an impact on pupil engagement and achievement. The two challenging contexts which have been chosen for this assignment are poverty and social class and the affects these have on attainment. In 1999, the Government pledged to halve child poverty by 2010 and eradicate … Read more