Monday 11th/15th of November..

Where does the time go? This week was the 8th week of my PGCE course. We were introduced to two new modules; curriculum design and alignment and learning theories and developing professional in teaching and learning. In curriculum design and alignment module I will develop my knowledge in curriculum planning as well as assessment, designing assessment for my leaners and giving feedback to my learners. there are also lost of opportunities to work in class with my peers and share ideas and knowledge. The assessment of this module has two parts, I will need to complete a scheme of work and design assessment tools for my own learners.

 

The second module is called developing professional in teaching and learning. The module is going to focus on learning theories, professional approach to teaching, behaviour management and assessment for learning.

 

Also this week I was introduced to different learning theories including behaviourism, humanistic and constructivism. It was very interesting to learn  about how people learn and the different ways of teaching. One of the things I found quite beneficial, was how active learning is important in teaching and learning. When active learning is applied:

 

• Learners are more likely to access their own prior knowledge which is a key to learning

• Learners can find personally meaningful problem solutions or interpretations

• learners receive constructive feedback

• Learners are more motivated to be active than passive learners

Therefore I am hoping to apply active learning in all my lessons, keep my learners actively involved in their learning.

I must say, this week has been a good week.  I am looking forward to learning these two modules.

 

Emma :)