Gamification has the power to evoke fundamental yet essential human emotions, such as a sense of accomplishment and excitement, which can bring joy and happiness to learners.
(Yassin & Abdulgalil Abugohar, 2022; Nuri et al., 2022; Mudure-Iacob, 2021).
Curriculum Activity Risk Assessment—that’s what CARA means. But what does it mean for a school to get audited for safety in an ITD department?
There was a lot of activity, including research, photos, forms, signs, checking tools and machines, asking lots of questions and then putting a PLAN in place.
And we know the rules about planning…
Behaviour management is a crucial aspect of a teacher’s professional practice. The APSTs highlight the importance of ongoing learning, creating a positive learning environment, and using effective strategies to ensure all students feel safe and supported in learning.
This area concerned me the most when entering the education world. I had the advantage of working as a TA for 3 months last year and had some ‘teachable moments’ with Year 7 classes.
“I find building relationships with the students was key to establishing good behaviour.“
Overall, I found that building positive relationships created a foundation for a calm, supportive learning environment in which students are more motivated and behave appropriately.
Read moreI team teach YR9, 11 & 12 Furnishing Pathways (FUR) and YR12 Design and Engineering Skills. I have been able to mark or moderate practical assessments for all subjects.
Marking students’ work is a crucial aspect of assessment and feedback within the APSTs. It allows me to assess student learning, inform their teaching practices and provide guidance for further improvement.
YR12 BEACH STOOL
11 March, 2024
Team-marked YR12 Beach Stool project.
Workbook Constructed as per plans, accuracy of construction, quality of finish.
Like all teachers, my aim is to create a safe and productive learning environment for students in the workshop by setting clear expectations for students to comply with the workshop safety rules, learn and pass compulsory safety tests and follow all Safety Operating Procedures (SOP) for every tool, machine and task while they are in the workshop.
As a builder of over 30 years, I have seen my share of serious accidents by tradesmen rushing or not concentrating on their tasks or surroundings.
As I say to my students,
“The blade does not care if it hurts you as it slices through your fingers.”
Read moreThe expression has been used to categorise unimaginative teachers who would rather treat the classroom like a university lecture theatre. Side note: It has been interesting to see the difference between lecturers at university who teach or have taught in schools and those who have gone straight from school to university and stayed there. I have had some shockers and have refused to attend tutorials because it has been that bad.
Read moreThis semester, my 3-week Pex/Prac was at my Internship Host school as per Trade 2 Teach guidelines.
The main difference was that I was at the school full-time and got to observe more classes. I also could ease my way into micro lessons and, eventually, full lessons. The internship helped with this process immensely, as I already knew the school, the students and how the school does things, so I could concentrate on developing my knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy techniques and strategies.
During my practicum, I joined the supervising teacher in marking and moderating assessments/ marks. This was a great experience, as I saw the full lifecycle of a subject, which, in turn, helped me modify my teaching practices.
