M.J. McDermott is speaking about the current state of math education, as a private citizen
The presenter goes through a variety of different algorithms to tackle general arithmetic and briefly discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Even though this video is targeted at an U.S. audience, it’s really interesting.
I don’t have time to upload all my teaching resources at the moment. They should be up during half-term, Insha-allah.
In the meantime, I will be uploading lesson plans upon request. So if you want a lesson plan just request it below.
Finally, it’s almost time. All initial teacher training programmes at my institution (excluding the Primary PGCE, which I think has already commenced) start tomorrow. As usual, the first week will be a general induction week for all trainees.
We have been set a task prior to the first PGCE Core session on Tuesday. The task is [...]
We’re now into the last ten days of August but because of the weather it seems more like late November. Anyway, on the PGCE front:
bought a couple of books to prepare for the QTS skills test
looking to purchase a few key text books, although we haven’t received the reading list yet
Before I begin the course, [...]
Ok, my first post (on this blog). I am not good with introductions, so I’ll make it brief.
This will be my online log for the next 12 months (24 months) during the PGCE (& NQT). It will have my notes, links to resources, reminders, key deadlines, as well as being a place to vent my [...]