Your light guides us ...
I'm a Christian. I work in a Christian school. I have the privilege and freedom to talk about Christ to students everyday. I am truly blessed.
A requirement of teacher registration here in QLD is to undertake 30 hours of PD (professional development) per year. Earlier this year our school implemented a program for us to formally identify areas we need to develop.. It's called a professional learning portfolio. I have chosen to focus on nhancing the area of including a Christian worldview in all aspects of my teaching, to make it obvious to students how God applies in their learning and ultimately in their life.
I have chosen this area because I have only been a Christian for six years now and feel ill-equipped to share the gospel and do it justice- but I've been misguided to think it's a talent one can just acquire - I need to open myself to be guided by the Holy Spirit and let God use me to reach the students I teach every day. Hence, the title of this post, your light guides us.
TGBTG
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
utrum per hebdomadem perveniam
"If I can just get through this week..."
Here's the post I mentioned earlier - about reporting.
It's that time of year again, and my maternity leave finished just in time to have to actually do some reports. Can't whinge too much really, I missed parent teacher interviews from Term 1!
As I have said before, I have been teaching for nearly three years now (but with much life experience prior to that!) It seems to be getting easier to write comments for each student.
I have some issues when it comes to reporting, not sure where to begin really.
From what I understand, the government dictates that students are to be given a result based on a five point scale. What was once an "A", where a student can do everything expected for their grade level, is now, in fact, a "C". That can be a rude shock for parents when they are used to/expect their child to achieve an "A" or a "B" grade.
To achieve a higher grade, students are required to demonstrate skills/knowledge that is beyond their grade... so, basically, we teachers need to incorporate opportunities for students to meet higher levels in the assessment we design.
For example, in maths and science exams, questions are ranked on what grade level they are. The more complex questions give students the chance to demonstrate their extended knowledge to achieve higher than a "C".
I don't really agree with it, but the more I work with the system, the more it starts to make sense, sorta, kinda...
Anyway. That's all from me for now.
Be back when I find a latin phrase that suits my next post idea.
TGBTG
Here's the post I mentioned earlier - about reporting.
It's that time of year again, and my maternity leave finished just in time to have to actually do some reports. Can't whinge too much really, I missed parent teacher interviews from Term 1!
As I have said before, I have been teaching for nearly three years now (but with much life experience prior to that!) It seems to be getting easier to write comments for each student.
I have some issues when it comes to reporting, not sure where to begin really.
From what I understand, the government dictates that students are to be given a result based on a five point scale. What was once an "A", where a student can do everything expected for their grade level, is now, in fact, a "C". That can be a rude shock for parents when they are used to/expect their child to achieve an "A" or a "B" grade.
To achieve a higher grade, students are required to demonstrate skills/knowledge that is beyond their grade... so, basically, we teachers need to incorporate opportunities for students to meet higher levels in the assessment we design.
For example, in maths and science exams, questions are ranked on what grade level they are. The more complex questions give students the chance to demonstrate their extended knowledge to achieve higher than a "C".
I don't really agree with it, but the more I work with the system, the more it starts to make sense, sorta, kinda...
Anyway. That's all from me for now.
Be back when I find a latin phrase that suits my next post idea.
TGBTG
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