Learning to be a teacher, one day at a time…
Powell, G., & McCauley, A. W. (2012;2011;). Blogging as a way to promote Family–Professional Partnerships. Young Exceptional Children, 15(2), 20-31. 10.1177/1096250611428491 Description The article is a case study of the introduction of blogging as means to facilitate communication between family and an early childhood centre for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The importance of facilitating… Continue Reading →
Look Down a parody to Look up In the same vein what we should be talking not googling but the official rules on toddler screen time have been revised. The Joyful, Illiterate Kindergartners of Finland meanwhile American preschoolers have lockdown drills. For those about to enter the job hunt – how not to be a… Continue Reading →
I started teaching in 2003. In a fit of youthful exuberance I decided to embark on an adventure to teach English as a Foreign Language. I knew nothing about Korea outside of watching MASH re-runs and my teaching experience at the point consisted of some in school observations as part of my education degree. Yet… Continue Reading →
The days are starting to get shorter and stationary is starting to be bought which depending on your point of view is either the end of the holidays or the start of a new school year. I’m going to go for a glass is half full interpretation and say it’s the start of 2013. My… Continue Reading →
Last year I boldly claimed that holidays are for learning. At that stage of my course I was beginning to look for a job. This year I entered holidays feeling totally and utterly exhausted and really couldn’t see myself mustering much energy to do anything but watch re-runs of the Gilmore Girls in my PJs…. Continue Reading →
Oh dear the I suspect I will be the subject of much public humiliation both on the blog and via twitter for this post. But here goes. Despite my love of social networking and the fact I am pretty much almost always online, I actually run a very low-fi operation. My laptop is five years… Continue Reading →
Right batter up for PLN Challenge #3 Build your PLN through twitter written by the friendly and always helpful Kathleen Morris. To recap, a PLN or Personal Learning Network (because educators love our acronyms) has been around forever. In the past they tended to be the friends, family or colleagues you were to for help and… Continue Reading →
New Zealand Graduating Standard 7.b Graduating Teachers have knowledge and understanding of the ethical, professional and legal responsibilities of teachers. A few weeks ago I wondered out loud whether Should student teachers blog. I decided that despite the risks, blogging is a great tool for student teachers. I was going to come up with a… Continue Reading →
Teaching the Teacher 