Worried I can't maintain a journal, so have decided to combine it with something I enjoy (a tip from Good Housekeeping in the doctors waiting room this morning!). Hence blog.
So today - we talked a lot about Bloom's Taxonomy. Gil had stuffed a fat printout of it under my nose a few weeks ago when I was trying to write learning outcomes - and I sort of got it.... in the first year we expect them to describe, by the second year they should be able to compare and critically evaluate, by the third year they are allowed to have an opinion... We had a much simpler explanation today and now it seems more like the path to enlightenment. Was a bit disquieted by School of Ed people in the room who had familiarity with another concept - some sort of spiral. Wondering if their education background will give them a massive advantage and they will be able to do everything really well on this course.... feeling competitive? Surprising.
Try to critically reflect... they already have some knowledge - of course they do, probably loads. Expect nothing less. Think I am not alone in feeling out of my depth, so not too worried. Does not mean am thick. Have own skills up my sleeve. Sounding a bit Bridget Jones now.
Enjoyed talking about Ians Story. Particularly about individuals (teachers) who can make a difference to student's beliefs about what is possible. I had noticed this week how positively students respond to praise in the classroom. Also know I've made a difference to two students through personal tutoring this week - Lauren who has decided to continue with her studies through her pregnancy after our conversation, and Ben who seems to be integrating back in after his year suspension despite a shaky start. These positive reinforcements have helped in the face of the 'old hands' who seem to take pride in keeping their distance. I may be regarded as naive but at the moment I still think I'm right. Time consuming though.
Current PGTHE student came in - heartfelt advice to get organised early, start collecting evidence, read the handbook, keep a journal (well here we are). I don't know what evidence looks like though. Want to start collecting some though - I'm sure to make some howling mistakes over the coming few months.
Think I might try to write up - or is that 'reflect on' the seminar overcrowding incident in MKT3017 last Friday and the sticky 'could you go over that definition again' situation from the MKT1002 seminar. Could also look at Grant's boy/girl strategy from the MKT1001 seminar and how that worked... and maybe my 'what's in the box' exercise because I thought that worked. Too much material!!
A note about the others in the group - pleased to see people I met before that I like - Helen, Francis, Damien, Christine and Gillian - midwives, and Janet from the Library. A few of us decided we'd like to communicate in between our sessions so I set up a blog. Trialling it with 4 of us then if it's OK will invite all the others. It will be great if they engage with it.
Really hope the learning can translate to practice. Can't believe I am already NEARLY at the point of doing my homework on the bus i.e. writing lectures just 2 days before I need to deliver them. I'm sure it will get worse than this.
What a ramble. So much for finding it hard to talk to myself.
But is it reflection?
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