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PhD Progress Jan 2022
As January comes to an end, I’d like to take some accountability by posting my PhD progress. Firstly, I had a meeting with my supervisor and I’ve finally found my topic, I just need to narrow down the focus. I am very excited as it relates to my day job, and something I am extremelyContinue reading “PhD Progress Jan 2022”
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Thank you for being patient as I have been working on a new project behind the scenes.
Free teaching resources for parents
Home-schooling is continuing for the foreseeable. When trying to reduce trips to the shop, it might be tempting to go and spend a lot of money on home-schooling and crafting equipment. However, there are lots of free resources that can be found in the home, at no cost. Especially if you have very young childrenContinue reading “Free teaching resources for parents”
The most popular question in a teaching interview!
Dear readers! As someone who keeps up to date with teaching topics and interview procedures, I would like to share this tip with you. Due to teaching being move online, teachers are frequently getting asked THIS question…. What is your experience teaching online? As we see more and more remote learning as a result ofContinue reading “The most popular question in a teaching interview!”
Christmas classroom ideas
As Christmas is approaching, I thought I’d share a list of Christmas themed activities. These can be done both in class and on Zoom, depending on how you are currently teaching! Enjoy mince pies and a hot drink. (Everyone can bring their own for health and safety reasons). How festive! Drink hot chocolate with marshmallows.Continue reading “Christmas classroom ideas”
Group cohesion activities online
As classes remain largely online, it can be easy for students to “lurk” in the background of online sessions. This can be particularly frustrating for students taking part in courses that are new and want to become familiar with their group. To overcome this, I suggest several activities below to enhance group cohesion in anContinue reading “Group cohesion activities online”
Five resources for teaching adults
At the moment, many services are still operating online. Teaching online is likely to be an area that expands in the future, certainly a lot quicker than many people realised. Learners are understanding the convenience and practical appeal of learning from home. I teach English language and am always looking out for new resources onlineContinue reading “Five resources for teaching adults”
Continuing blending learning course
This week I finished my blended learning course; Blended Learning Essentials, Getting Started. I take the course via the Futurelearn platform, the course itself was developed by UCL and the university of Leeds. It is very interesting and I am saving a lot of resources for my own use. I have read many fascinating articles,Continue reading “Continuing blending learning course”
Social constructivisim in the “New Normal”
Vygotzky’s zone of proximal development calls for learning from others as part of the learning and developmental process. For adult learners, their understanding of social relationships, etiquette and bonding is usually established. If they are now learning solely online, they are able to maintain a level of social learning through comments, interaction and feedback. However,Continue reading “Social constructivisim in the “New Normal””
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