Teaching as Inquiry- reflective practice

This is a great link for a video by Dr Graeme Aitken on the Elements of teaching effectiveness and explanation of the parts of teaching as inquiry and how it all connects together. Dr Aitken discusses the importance of critiquing our practice and searching for ways of changing our practice to suit the context and students. We should consider new ways of teaching rather than what we feel 'comfortable' with.

There are different views of teaching: the style, outcome and inquiry views. The style view based on how the teacher teaches, the outcome view on the students' results and the inquiry view combining both the style and outcome views, which is the preferred option. This is a perspective that I had not considered before.  Dr Aitken critiques these views there are many flaws in the 'style view such as the teachers' approach and teaching style. Also there are flaws in the 'outcome view' as consideration needs to be taken into account of prior knowledge of students - students may already know knowledge and therefore learning may have not taken place.  The inquiry framework - 'inquiry view' uses information to improve  practice from evidence and research knowledge. An inquiry approach reviewing teaching practices is essential for effective teaching practice to ensure students are gaining the best opportunities for their learning.


http://connect.vln.school.nz/ftpmodule2/

Session 13 Robots and Inquiry

Had fun programming robot so that it completed a pre-determined pathway. It was a very collaborative, problem solving and rich thinking learning experience!!

The Rise of Robots –what will the extend of technology will impact on jobs?

Low skilled jobs threatened.

Robots and manufacturing – software escalation is having an impact on jobs. It is having a broad impact on jobs not just manufacturing. The kinds of robots in manufacturing  are industrial, powerful machines and have precision. They also need to have safety cages around them to protect humans. 

Technology is changing and robots are becoming reliable and safe, so humans can work alongside them.

 Inquiry  -Teaching as inquiry- co-constructing knowledge

                  Teachers inquire into their practice.

Inquiry designed by Anne, Sue & Fiona -Mind Lab 2016

Questions need to be:

Open

Undermining – makes the learner question their basic assumptions

Rich

Connected

Charged-ethical

Practical resources

Session 6 - What is a leader?

What is a leader? This is complex... characteristics/qualities and how you inspire others... there are many leadership theories. which ones are the most effective? In which context?

To find out what type of leader you are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/sk/leadership.htm

Apps that I might use to display ideas:

Piktochart: http://piktochart.com/  create your own posters/displays
Bitstrips: https://www.bitstrips.com/create/comic/  create your own comic strips
Powtoon: http://www.powtoon.com/?edgetrackerid=10055003362412&gclid=Cj0KEQiAtMSzBRDs7fvDosLZmpoBEiQADzG1vMWcWC7mWotIe-M6GJ7_o9FjhHfdz4x6rGhiiUhvjkUaAjtZ8P8HAQ  create animated videos and presentations.