Professional Knowing Padlet by Clare https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4 Made with Professional Knowledge en-us 2020-08-25 16:50:45 UTC 2026-02-25 19:22:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6b2.png Professional knowing is becoming familiar and gaining understanding of the official and unofficial codes of behaviour and values. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723333366 You gain that understanding through reading, observing lessons, lessons taught at university, listening to others and gaining feedback, talking to colleagues/trainees and practising/teaching yourself.]]> 2020-09-06 12:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723333366 Knowing your languages but also developing your knowledge by continuously practising those languages. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723334945 Having a good knowledge and understanding of your curriculum
Knowing your learners, know their names and their own knowledge so you can adapt your teaching and ensure they get the most of it. 
Knowing how to teach by observing others and listening to their feedback.
Knowing your school, their values and policies, the community it fits in.
Being able to reflect on all the above.]]> 2020-09-06 12:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723334945 Community of practice is all your colleagues and fellow trainees. It includes all teachers everywhere. They are great to share ideas and practices with. We can work together to all become outstanding teachers. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723336514 2020-09-06 12:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723336514 It was very general, you forget the little details which seem obvious to you! https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723338239 2020-09-06 12:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723338239 The multi faceted skills a teacher has to have or could have to inform great teaching and the success of his or her students. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723450737 2020-09-06 15:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723450737 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723452665 Being open and flexible in his or her approach to both the teaching aspects and the learning aspect. Having a strong core understanding of what’s expected and how to achieve it in a fluid and resilient way. Great subject knowledge and how to convey that knowledge in a clear way. ]]> 2020-09-06 15:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723452665 The learning and sharing that occurs between other practitioners in an informal or formal setting. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723453940 2020-09-06 15:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723453940 Professional Knowing it's the engine https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723673701 You can get all the parts to make that engine function and they are found through reflection, planning observing and researching]]> 2020-09-06 22:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723673701 Reflection https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723675827 To know your subject and your learners, plan your lessons then reflect on retrospective to keep improving ]]> 2020-09-06 22:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723675827 community of practice it's all the people that are involved directly or indirectly while you are doing your teacher training - fellow trainees, tutors, mentors, teachers in the school placement - and they all have invaluable knowledge to share so it is important to stay open and get socially involved. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723677134 2020-09-06 22:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/723677134 vh92 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724345268 Professional Knowledge implies being aware of both official & unofficial codes of behaviour and shared values.
Familiarities, information & understanding are gained through experience (e.g. teaching) and learning (e.g. observing/lectures).

]]> 2020-09-07 06:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724345268 vh92 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724358816 - Subject Knowledge (you have to master what you are to teach) + continuing the process of learning in order to improve your knowledge and avoid any loss.
- Reading researchers' articles about pedagogy, didactics, the development of teenagers, etc...
- Observing carefully and analysing the different elements of a teacher's lesson when at school.]]> 2020-09-07 06:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724358816 vh92 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724371420 A community of practice includes everyone (directly and indirectly)  who share a same concern.
(For instance, teachers, trainees, headmaster, tutors, university teachers).
They are knowledgeable people who will help you to develop your teaching skills and your professional knowing.

]]> 2020-09-07 06:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724371420 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724484588 Professional knowing is the understanding of the codes of conduct and behaviour as a teacher, both officially and through shared ideas. 

This knowledge is obtained in a multitude of ways: reading, observing, listening and talking to other professionals. ]]> 2020-09-07 08:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724484588 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724492976 A general subject knowledge, but then the drive to continually learn and develop this knowledge through reading, observing and discussion .

A understanding of different pedagogical practices enhanced by observation and reading. 

Knowing your learners individually and a contextual knowledge of the locality in which you teach. 

Reflecting on lesson plans and practices to enhance future scenarios. ]]> 2020-09-07 08:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724492976 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724503789 A community of practice is all your trainees and colleagues involved with teaching. It encompasses a space in which ideas are shared and developed upon. A place of professional discussion. 

The entire community share a common goal and will help support you and develop your teaching skills and professional knowledge.]]> 2020-09-07 08:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724503789 Professional Knowing is everything that contributes towards me/others being competent and successful teachers. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724595649 Professional knowing is about both formally learnt knowledge (about systems, my subject, teaching etc) and also tacit knowledge which I can draw upon and understand through reflection. Reflection is broader than just understanding why I think something but informs how my knowledge of other elements of knowing are improved upon.

]]> 2020-09-07 09:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724595649 I think that the key to becoming a successful teacher in secondary RE is knowing (or being convincing enough to demonstrate) why RE is important. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724600723 I think that the 'Ideological component' of being an RE teacher and knowing why one wants to teach RE is important. I think that becoming a successful RE teacher depends on your ability to convincingly show why the subject is important and is able to help students develop skills which will be useful to them later on in life.]]> 2020-09-07 09:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724600723 A community of practice is the wider community of teachers who can share their own experiences and support one another. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724603551 I think that this will provide me the opportunity to learn from other teachers and be supported by people who's experience I can draw upon.]]> 2020-09-07 09:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724603551 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724617815 This is knowing context appropriate ways of behaving]]> 2020-09-07 09:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724617815 Official and unofficial codes of behavior and gaining knowledge through experience and learning. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724635082 2020-09-07 10:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724635082 Being a great listener, ability to learn from experiences, resilient, creative, positive and having the guts to just go for it! https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724636722 2020-09-07 10:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724636722 Without the community you will find it really hard to get through each day. You can rely on them for support, understanding, advice or just a shoulder to cry on or person to laugh with. The community are anyone from your school, uni, family or friends. They are your life line! https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724638247 2020-09-07 10:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724638247 It's very hard to describe something that is so habitual that you don't have to think about doing it. I guess that is what teaching is about. Being able to get your knowledge across in a clear way that people understand. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724639610 2020-09-07 10:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724639610 The act of collecting knowledge and experience. An ongoing process of internal reflection and external interaction. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724640981 2020-09-07 10:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724640981 To attempt to understand and unlock what a student might already know about the subject and the perspective that she/he brings. To be resilient, questioning and to think outside the box. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724642630 2020-09-07 10:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724642630 That there are layers of community and experience within the teaching world and therefore no problem or question is unique. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724645319 2020-09-07 10:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724645319 I'm not sure that what they made was tea, but it could be the latest taste sensation... https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724646478 2020-09-07 10:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724646478 The importantance to always take feedback and criticism and work with it too improve your own skills and teach to what you have envisioned. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724652867 2020-09-07 10:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724652867 The knowledge base of teaching which requires constant development and is acquired from codified and unwritten codes of behaviour, observing, practical experience, participating in the teaching community and reflection and improvement. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724675514 2020-09-07 10:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724675514 Subject matter expertise, and ability to make psychology relevant and engaging, effective time management skills, a genuine interest in getting to know young people and care for them and a good sense of humour https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724680220 2020-09-07 11:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724680220 The physical teaching community, comprising colleagues, fellow students, PCGE tutors and mentors and so forth, the on-line community of teaching interest such as interest groups and forums, and teaching unions and other support bodies such as the Chartered college. Active participation in the community is crucial for a beginner teacher to observe and learn successful teaching practice and also to contribute to by sharing experiences and resources. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724681984 2020-09-07 11:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724681984 Interesting to notice how much information I took for granted and how much knowledge and understanding I assumed - how my first attempts lacked the necessary specificity. A good illustration of the potential difficulties of making tacit knowledge accessible. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724685604 2020-09-07 11:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724685604 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724705267 Being motivated to want to make a difference to young people's lives. Learning from your experiences and keep improving and trying new things - never give up! Keeping in touch with colleagues and students to understand what works and what doesn't and making changes to adapt to the feedback. ]]> 2020-09-07 11:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724705267 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724714781 A community of practice includes your fellow trainees, experienced teachers, your tutors, your mentors, the online community and teaching unions. This community will support you massively as a new teacher as it can provide you with feedback and ideas that will help develop your knowledge and abilities in teaching. It also ensures you are not alone throughout the challenging role of becoming a teacher! ]]> 2020-09-07 11:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724714781 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724718082 The most important thing is to reflect and learn from your experiences. It is vital to take on-board feedback from those who are more experienced and also observe and learn from others. You will constantly be learning and it is important to ensure you continue to enrich your knowledge. Have a good grasp of your subject and ensure you have excellent understanding of what is expected of your pupils in regards to their assessments. And ensure you come to the classroom with a positive and approachable attitude as this will create a great classroom environment.  ]]> 2020-09-07 11:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724718082 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724721175 Professional knowing is achieved by making use of all the resources available to you. It is the act of collecting knowledge through experience and ongoing reflection. Reading, research, observing lessons and listening to feedback are all ways of developing your professional knowing. ]]> 2020-09-07 11:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724721175 Professional knowing is the sum of information one accrues through reflection, subject knowing, curriculum knowing, contextual knowing, ideological knowing. Knowing is being able to differentiate between knowing and knowledge, and the dynamic nature of all aspect of teaching and learning https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724756884 2020-09-07 12:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724756884 Finding great materials and using them in a variety of interesting and challenging ways to develop a deep intrigue and interest in the subject. Being able to nurture and guide interest in the natural and built environment. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724758706 2020-09-07 12:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724758706 community practice relates to professional knowing acquired by an individual and disseminated throughout the community, in order to achieve best practice and continual improvement https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724760525 2020-09-07 12:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724760525 Professional knowing is how we act as a teacher for example the right and wrongs of behaviours in our 'profession' such as a code of conduct. Knowing is about your familiarity with the information and this is gained through reflection and experience. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724821744 2020-09-07 13:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724821744 Being able to master your subject knowledge, but also always learn new ideas and concepts (Geography) as this allows us to teach relevant and up-to-date studies, and accepting that Geography is a concept that 'never sits still'. furthermore, you have to be reflective on what teaching strategies work and don't work, and be adaptable and change this to get the best out of your class. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724828059 2020-09-07 13:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724828059 It is difficult to describe something you do naturally everyday. I think teaching is all about communicating effectively to make sure you are getting the point across and understanding different levels of understanding that may be receiving your information. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724836496 2020-09-07 13:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724836496 It is the behavioural compass of what is expected of us as individuals to continually monitor our professionalism, attitude and behaviour against https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724864207 2020-09-07 13:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724864207 Professional code of conduct requires an individual to follow guidelines in respect to school's policies and ethos, regardless of being in school or out. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724865799 2020-09-07 13:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724865799 having the ability to promote and model resilience and risk taking attitude to enable pupils to want to explore the learning and develop their understanding of concepts https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724867568 2020-09-07 13:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724867568 Being professional, knowledgeable, patient and honest https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724868050 2020-09-07 13:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724868050 This is about being part of a wider community, being able to learn and share with others to be able to reflect and work towards continual personal growth but with the support of others. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724869671 2020-09-07 13:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724869671 As a beginner teacher it is vital to share concerns with colleagues and observe teaching and learning of others as part of professional practice https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724869832 2020-09-07 13:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724869832 It is fascinating to see how a simple task can become so challenging to deliver without proper tools and ingredients https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724871638 2020-09-07 13:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724871638 small simple instructions needed. Needed to use descriptive wording in order to avoid using keywords. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724872445 2020-09-07 13:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724872445 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724881954 Professional knowing is what you gain through different modes of learning including reading, observation, listening, and discussion; it encompasses how to behave as a teacher and rationalises why.]]> 2020-09-07 13:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724881954 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724883295 Understanding of the school's values and involvement in the life of the school.
Understanding the diversity within the classroom and how this impacts the needs of students.
Ability to learn reflectively

]]> 2020-09-07 13:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724883295 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724884636 It is the venn diagram of micro-communities involved in teaching: teachers in your department, school, university, training department, town, or subject. It is the network you have for support and development.]]> 2020-09-07 13:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724884636 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724923177 Positive, knowing your students, reflective, continually improvement and in depth subject knowledge.]]> 2020-09-07 14:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724923177 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724928097 To get involve in the wider circle of networks, learning from each other.]]> 2020-09-07 14:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724928097 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724934569 being respectful of students, colleagues, and school environment. Listening to feedback, being creative and understanding

]]> 2020-09-07 14:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724934569 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724936501 Professional knowing is to know the codes of behaviour and conduct in a particular profession. It is gained through experience and learning; getting familiar and getting informed about the profession.

]]> 2020-09-07 14:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724936501 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724942770 Adapt the teaching of your subject knowledge to the pupils so that effective learning occurs.

]]> 2020-09-07 14:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724942770 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724945683 A community starts by with our peers and tutors at uni, continues at the school and possibly extend over selected social media channels. Being part of a community helps to learn from success and mistakes from others with more experience than us.

]]> 2020-09-07 14:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724945683 knowing the professional codes and conduct of behaviour https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724989860 they can be found in books, seen in a classroom and discussed with your colleges
 ]]> 2020-09-07 15:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724989860 knowing where your weaknesses are and addressing them. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724993087 Share ideas and use your strengths to help others 
being innovative in how you teach, make students engage with the lesson in an interesting way ]]> 2020-09-07 15:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724993087 you are not alone. There are so many different forms of support available to you, so embrace the community https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724996188 2020-09-07 15:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724996188 worst cup of tea ever!!!!!! https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724999131 2020-09-07 15:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/724999131 Professional Knowing is about understanding what makes good teaching practice. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725092122 Knowing your subject, being reflective, constantly learning, taking on board feedback, using people and resources effectively.]]> 2020-09-07 16:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725092122 Loving your subject https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725094857 In order to inspire young people we need to have a genuine passion for our subject and engage with them in an entertaining way.

]]> 2020-09-07 16:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725094857 Use everyone at your disposal! https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725096424 Talk and share your experiences and ask for advice. A problem shared is a problem halved! 

]]> 2020-09-07 16:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725096424 Imagine they know nothing. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725098703 It's hard to describe and explain without using body language and common words but it's a skill to learn.

]]> 2020-09-07 16:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725098703 Being able to Learn and adapt to the situations put in-front of you. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725251977 This will enable you to grow and tailor your lessons to your specific classes]]> 2020-09-07 18:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725251977 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725319564 PK is to be able to understand how to behave correctly. You cam gain it thought observation.]]> 2020-09-07 19:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/725319564 Knowing your subject, and what has to be learnt. Getting to know your students and learning from your mistakes. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726444508 2020-09-08 08:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726444508 Keep learning https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726447403 This will help you to keep up to date with new subject knowledge and methods of teaching]]> 2020-09-08 08:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726447403 Sharing knowledge and experiences with everyone you can https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726449221 (Experienced teachers, students teachers, those in your subject/ not in your subject)]]> 2020-09-08 08:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726449221 Very hard without gestures! https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726451221 2020-09-08 08:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726451221 Both official and unofficial codes of behaviour and shared values. Look for some by reading, teaching sessions, observing, listening to others and talking. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726480475 2020-09-08 08:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726480475 Knowing your science but also continuing to learn through your career. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726482669 2020-09-08 08:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726482669 The guidelines of how we conduct ourselves in our professional lives. alastair_chisholm https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726483263 We will gain through experience in the classroom, interactions with other teachers, observing lessons, reading guidance, sessions in college. ]]> 2020-09-08 08:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726483263 Sharing knowledge and experiences with other teachers both formally and informally. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726484038 2020-09-08 08:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726484038 Very hard as there was small things you forget to add. it also hard to complete without gestures https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726487834 2020-09-08 08:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726487834 alastair_chisholm https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726490582 Knowing your subject, keep gaining subject knowledge. Understanding and getting to know your learners. Always be open to learning opportunities. Collaboration with colleagues. ]]> 2020-09-08 08:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726490582 alastair_chisholm https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726496615 Colleagues, at school, at college, mentors, trainers. We learn lots from the people around us. Community is wonderful word. Communities look out for each other and help each other. ]]> 2020-09-08 08:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726496615 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726536877 Professional knowing is the  combination of things that you learn through reading and theory and experience. It could be developed through observations, teaching, conversations.]]> 2020-09-08 09:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726536877 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726538998 I think to be a successful drama teacher you need to build a lot of trust with the students, be open to new ideas and new ways of teaching.]]> 2020-09-08 09:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726538998 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726540930 A community of practice is your professional support network, so other trainees, teachers and support staff.

]]> 2020-09-08 09:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726540930 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726541973 It was difficult as we rely so heavily on non-verbal communation to explain this sort of thing, especially when you can't remember the right words!

]]> 2020-09-08 09:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726541973 The process of continuously learning about one's practice by doing it, reflecting on it, reading about it, experimenting with it, talking about it and never letting it stay still! https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726549604 2020-09-08 09:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726549604 open-mindedness - to pick up ideas, try them out, think about what made them work or didn't, listen to feedback and build on it consciously. reading + talking + doing in a constant feedback loop. having some time off for other pursuits. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726552227 2020-09-08 09:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726552227 the space in which you relate to other teachers as professionals - informally in conversation in person or online, and formally through CPD, journals, research, NEU and subject-specific organisations. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726555629 2020-09-08 09:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726555629 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726581599 Professional knowledge is the understanding of what it takes to be a successful teacher. It is gained by reading, listening to others, observing experienced teachers, talking to other trainees, teachers, mentors and tutors and lastly by getting involved and doing it!

]]> 2020-09-08 10:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726581599 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726598817 Professional knowledge is something that need continuous development in order to become a successful teacher. This can be achieved through keeping up with relevant reading, conversing with fellow trainees or mentors and listening to constructive feedback and putting all that into practice into the classroom. This then loops through out your career, to ensure you are always actively striving to preform at your best and learn new things.]]> 2020-09-08 10:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726598817 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726604122 Personally I believe the key ingredients are: being reflective on your classroom presence, building on your already establish subject knowledge often, being exciting and engaging to ignite the same spark in your students. And lastly, get to know your students. The are your biggest critiques!]]> 2020-09-08 10:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726604122 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726608766 It is a support network with fellow trainees and teachers. To give you a space to talk through success' and things that may be a struggle.]]> 2020-09-08 10:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726608766 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726615053 Professional knowing encompasses everything a teacher knows about being a teacher--much of this knowledge is learned both through experience teaching, reading books and websites, learning pedagogical theories, observing other teachers, listening to others, and talking to teachers and trainee teachers.

]]> 2020-09-08 10:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726615053 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726617805 For me, the key ingredients to being a successful teacher will involve having excellent subject knowledge and knowledge of learning theories, learning how to be an authoritative figure in the classroom while still being an engaging and inspiring teacher, being open minded, and learning as much as possible from every possible resource I can learn from!]]> 2020-09-08 10:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726617805 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726619196 This is the community of trainees in your university, the community of trainees in the country, the trainees in your subject, the teachers and trainees at your school--this is a set of many different overlapping communities that can be invaluable sources of support and resources for learning how to be a successful teacher. 

]]> 2020-09-08 10:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726619196 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726620621 Even something as straightforward as making a cup of tea is complicated to describe when non-verbal communication isn't possible--because making a cup of tea is such an automatic process for a lot of us, it isn't as easy as it would seem to describe how to do it without forgetting key steps. ]]> 2020-09-08 10:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726620621 Professional knowing is split into two parts. The first part referring to the set of unofficial codes of behaviours. The second part about the information gained from learning. You can observe and gain knowledge from other teachers. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726639067 2020-09-08 10:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726639067 Having a passion and knowing your subject. Being happy and positive about teaching. Being resilient and determined. Realising that it is ok to make mistakes as long as you learn from them. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726642530 2020-09-08 11:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726642530 A community is like having lots of mini connections with people who share similar qualities (eg. school community, subject community, university community). Potentially these communities are important when developing professional knowledge. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726644345 2020-09-08 11:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726644345 This was difficult. I like to use non-verbal communication when talking. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726646679 2020-09-08 11:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726646679 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726660544 Professional knowing vs knowledge enforces that there is ever room for learning and expanding your knowledge in your profession. There is no finite stopping point where you have finished learning everything you can do, there are always need things to pick up from observations, listening to teachers who are more experienced than you as well as asking questions about anything you didn't know to understand the why.]]> 2020-09-08 11:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726660544 Knowledgeable, professional & reflective. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726662590 Keeping on top of your subject knowledge & finding ways in which to engage the students. Learning from more knowledgeable others and reflecting/discussing on the feedback given.]]> 2020-09-08 11:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726662590 Professional Knowing is a career long journey. It is composed of many different elements which all come together to make up the whole product. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726662795 2020-09-08 11:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726662795 It's really hard to remember the basics and far less lively without gestures (as we're learning with the masks and limited interaction with Covid protocols) pc409 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726663530 2020-09-08 11:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726663530 It's a huge advantage to have this root understanding that teaching is an ongoing learning process and that we can learn and share experiences with this body of teachers both near and far, immediate and remote. pc409 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726664692 2020-09-08 11:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726664692 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726666733 Knowing what is expected of you and your responsibilities as a teacher, but also continually developing your understanding through CPD. ]]> 2020-09-08 11:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726666733 Communicating a real love of books and of writing, acting, exploring stories in our world. Ensuring thorough knowledge of texts and curriculum requirements and then tailoring to the needs of individual children in the class. pc409 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726666879 2020-09-08 11:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726666879 As an English teacher, this professional knowing is all around me, in ever multimodal textual experience. Filtering it is key, so finding great teachers to follow and the best, most reliable sources for teaching advice and materials will be a big part of the quest. pc409 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726669333 2020-09-08 11:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726669333 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726670238 Thinking of the community of teaching as a whole and realising that, as a beginner teacher, you have this community around you to help you develop.]]> 2020-09-08 11:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726670238 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726672067 In the subject of science it is important to keep subject knowledge as a high priority but not to lose sight of the fact that as a teacher you need to be an approachable individual whom your students can trust and work well with. Creating an environment where students feel comfortable and can thrive is your key goal. This links to the need to be diligent and having great observational skills to not only watch your pupils and how they are doing within your lesson but also where you need to adapt your lesson as it plays out. ]]> 2020-09-08 11:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726672067 cep33 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726672287 Professional Knowing is two fold - it is the ever increasing knowledge acquired over continuous learning, and the familiarity and understanding gained through that information. This can be found through research through reading, listening to and watching others through teaching, observations and lectures, and practicing myself. The professional element then relates to the official and unofficial codes of behaviour relevant to being a teacher and how this is portrayed and informs your teaching and learning.]]> 2020-09-08 11:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726672287 Professional knowing is making use of all the resources of information around you - from further reading, to discussions with colleagues as well as reflecting on things you have observed or done yourself. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726672589 2020-09-08 11:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726672589 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726672594 Community of practice for me is the network of people you are able to discuss any possitive or negative   uses of teaching practice. This may be a fellow trainee, tutor, or from a published research article about teaching practice. Through listening to tried methods of practice of others, you increasing the learning potential of your own students.

]]> 2020-09-08 11:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726672594 Not very well! https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726673473 Oh how important the use of language and key ideas are. ]]> 2020-09-08 11:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726673473 Great subject knowledge is important but it isn't everything! You learn most on the job and will develop your understanding of your own subject throughout your whole career and increase your understanding. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726674630 2020-09-08 11:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726674630 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726674980 Community of practice is the community around you that can help develop your skills and aid in your journey from being a new teacher to an experienced one. Everyone in the network is there as a resource that you can tap into through asking questions and observing their skills.]]> 2020-09-08 11:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726674980 cep33 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726676272 Being open and receptive to learning from others and receiving critical feedback to take forward in our own practice. A passion for my subject and a willingness to continue learning and developing my own subject knowledge in order to pass this on. An awareness and interest in pupils as an individual as well as a part of a group, and understanding of the particular challenges and expectations related to each. A wider commitment to being part of a community, whether that be the school itself, part of the trainee cohort, and part of the wider teaching profession. Always striving for a happy and positive environment for pupils and colleagues.]]> 2020-09-08 11:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726676272 cep33 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726677478 This is the interlinked communities that make up a wider community, all looking at, practicing and interested in education, whether this be trainees in university or schools, established teachers, lecturers and online communities of educators, from which to learn from. There is a huge wealth of experience in this community to learn from and inform my own practice as a beginner teacher - new ideas to try, opportunities to see what works and what might not work, and encouragement and guidance to experiment with and hone my practice as a beginner teacher.]]> 2020-09-08 11:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726677478 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726678143 This was incredibly difficult. To limit the use of articulation and still get them to understand what youre doing seems near impossible!]]> 2020-09-08 11:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726678143 The shared learning that happens between professional colleagues and trainees to share experiences and knowledge. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726679928 2020-09-08 11:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726679928 Knowing your subject is not the most important ingredient in the "How to become a good teacher" recipe. Knowlege is an ongoing process. You need a solid base but you are not expected to know everything. ab21001 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726680706 You need pedagogical knowlege, how do you translate that subject into something that is going to be accessible to your students, how best to organise your classroom, your lesson planning, etc.
Know your curriculum - what has to be learned.
Know your learners - get to know them as individuals.
Know the context in which you are teaching, apply your local experience
Be aware of your visions and beliefs - challenge them when releavant and necessary.
Be reflective - learn from your mistakes, improve on the original, reflect constantly even during the lesson and act upon it]]> 2020-09-08 11:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726680706 cep33 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726684044 Tricky to do at speed, but easier once slowed down and broken into small parts with lots of detail.]]> 2020-09-08 11:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726684044 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726686467 To have a clear understanding of what your values are in your class room and a clear]]> 2020-09-08 11:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726686467 Having (just entered the profession) I am now part of several communities: Fellow trainees at Sussex University, fellow trainees in the UK, teachers in the UK and around the world, MFL teachers, MFL trainees. ab21001 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726688372 These communities are my support network where good practice, ideas, concepts can be shared and discussed.]]> 2020-09-08 11:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726688372 Professional knowledge is knowing what the expectations on you as a teacher are and the official codes of behaviour (Teacher standards). ab21001 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726692993 Professional knowledge is not something one can acquire overnight. This is a continuous process and is acquired through reading on education process for example, attending all teaching sessions at US and other professional sessions in the future, observing others teaching (highly experienced but also trainees or newly qualified teachers), listening to others and act upon their feedback, talk and talk and talk again with your communities, do it (go into the classroom, embrace the challenge, and dive deep - you will always learn something even from a lesson that went AWOL)]]> 2020-09-08 11:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726692993 Professional knowing is the accumulation of experience and continued learning that a teacher develops throughout their training, career and life. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726743999  It focuses on developing a reflective and questioning mindset to enable ongoing improvement and understanding of the dynamics at play when teaching and learning. This CPD approach highlights that learning is developed through a number of key interactive sources of learning – each providing an essential cog in the experience chain.]]> 2020-09-08 12:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726743999 Having a questioning mindset and being able to reflect and take feedback on how things may be improved. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726746171 Understanding the subject well enough to teach it in a clear and interesting manner which enables pupils to engage with the subject and make connections to real life events. ]]> 2020-09-08 12:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726746171 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726746321 Professional Knowing refers to understanding both the official and unofficial standards of behavior and practice and ensuring that we continue to learn and grow throughout our careers.]]> 2020-09-08 12:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726746321 Community of practice is the teaching community and other members of staff and trainees that may provide further insights and value-rich conversations relating to practice or awareness. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726749524 2020-09-08 12:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726749524 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726751285 2020-09-08 12:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726751285 Less direct or clear than it could have been https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726751373 It was difficult without key words and gestures – making it unclear what beverage I was making. The description was lengthier and more laborious than it needed to be. ]]> 2020-09-08 12:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726751373 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726754569 An in depth subject knowledge combined with the patience and adaptability to adjust your teaching techniques to the needs of individual pupils.]]> 2020-09-08 12:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726754569 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726758359 Community of practice refers to not only the colleagues that you have direct contact with in your own school but also the wider community of teachers and other staff in the educational sector. it is important to be mindful of this wide community and be careful of discussing professional information in public.]]> 2020-09-08 12:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726758359 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726764744 Professional knowing incorporates both official government standards of practise and learning through reflection. This includes Pedagogical knowing - how to teach and translate information ready to teach it. Curriculum knowing - the structure of what needs to be learnt. The learners - who are your pupils as individuals. Contextual - the system we are working within and knowing your school. Subject knowing - constantly developing your subject knowledge throughout your career. Ideological knowing - why you want to teach and the political views you agree or disagree with.]]> 2020-09-08 12:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726764744 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726764934 It is very difficult to explain something that we see as quite simple, due to it being a habitual practice and we take for granted that not everyone has this baseline of knowledge and experience.]]> 2020-09-08 12:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726764934 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726808360 Always build on your subject knowledge. Read, use the internet, gather news items to bring your subject to life. Own what you know! and question what you don't! Observe others to see what engages pupils. Listen to others use their advice to improve your lessons. ]]> 2020-09-08 12:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726808360 I think key factors are interconnected and in continuous development. I think key elements are subject knowledge, teaching experience, knowledge of available resources for students and following the curriculum in advance before each assignment. Also observing lectures taken place by more experienced teachers, who can be great role models for our future career. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726808635 2020-09-08 12:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726808635 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726815719 Professional knowing can be understood as the contextual elements involved in teaching including local practices and the students' previous knowledge, in addition to subject knowledge and the development of ways to transmit it effectively. ]]> 2020-09-08 12:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726815719 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726823971 A community of practice includes our fellow trainee teachers, mentors, lecturers, school leaders and any organisation involved with learning and education. These individuals and organisations have a wealth of knowledge that we can use to inspire us. We can use them to improve our own teaching practice throughout our careers.]]> 2020-09-08 12:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726823971 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726834670 Gain an understanding of pupils' level of development and contact with the subject knowledge, and constantly reflect on own practices as well as be informed by current research.]]> 2020-09-08 12:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726834670 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726839680 This task was difficult without the use of key words. I could not provide a succinct account of what to do. It required a lengthy description and was quite awkward to explain.]]> 2020-09-08 12:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726839680 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726845424 Every teacher was a beginner one day and the path to become a great teacher is connecting us all, which is something we should nurture, contribute to, and draw upon. That is how a community of practice is created.]]> 2020-09-08 12:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/726845424 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727430335 In an educational context, 'Professional Knowing' refers to both a bank of knowledge that a teacher is expected to have in order to perform their duties to a high standard as a member of a profession, and to a continual process or skill of learning and reflection: it is not possible to 'complete' professional knowing as it is not only refers to what a teacher knows but also encompasses their mindset. During our course and throughout our teaching careers we will be surrounded by other educators who will be valuable sources of professional knowledge, but we should also read widely (about our specific subject and pedagogy in general) and reflect on the reasons behind our successes and failures in the classroom.]]> 2020-09-08 14:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727430335 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727478343 Physics can be quite an abstract science, so I think a key part of becoming a successful physics teacher is being able to bring the subject to life in the classroom: relate the often dry and complicated theory and equations to everyday situations that the students are familiar with, and incorporate as many demonstrations and experiments as possible into lesson plans.]]> 2020-09-08 14:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727478343 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727495422 As a student with the University, I am a member of a community of other trainee teachers and experienced staff. I will also soon become a member of staff at a school. I can begin my career as a teacher knowing that I have the experience, knowledge and support of these communities (which I will return in favour).]]> 2020-09-08 14:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727495422 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727533573 This is an almost impossible task without being able to use keywords and gestures: in the future I might have to ask them to tie my hands behind my back first. This activity highlighted the difficulty in explaining even the simplest of tasks simply and clearly.]]> 2020-09-08 14:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727533573 Professional knowing is knowledge of your subject, students, education system and curriculum etc. It is centred around the idea of reflection in the moment and in the action of teaching, allowing for a growth mindset. This allows us to keep developing skills to full fill the role of being a teacher to the best of our ability. By constantly developing our understanding and including pedagogy techniques we can be very effective teachers. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727654739 2020-09-08 15:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727654739 Constantly reflecting on your own practice as well as keeping up to date with relevant subject knowledge. This allows good delivery of the subject as laid out by the curriculum, but also allows us to tailor the content for each class, and specifically each students level of understanding. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727699061 2020-09-08 15:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727699061 This is the sources of knowledge that you have accessible to you within the education community. It includes other students on the teacher training course, the school you are put into for placement, university tutors and even online communities. It helps us to draw knowledge form a variety of people and reflect on our own techniques, incorporating their learning and teaching styles into our own. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727718224 2020-09-08 15:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727718224 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727734126 Teacher professionalism is straightforward to define: teaching standards, school code of conduct are readily available. But there are many layers included in the word knowledge and learning and teaching are strongly linked in an iterative process. ]]> 2020-09-08 15:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727734126 This is a really difficult task, and goes to prove how difficult it is to explain even something as simple as making tea without good articulation and explanation. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727736674 2020-09-08 15:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727736674 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727789504 Good subject knowledge makes things easier ! Adaptability and Reflection will definitely be key components ]]> 2020-09-08 15:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727789504 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727804118  core components of the community of practice are the experience teachers, mentor/tutors and other trainees involved in the course. But in a much general sense,  I would consider all school staff  as valuable resource ]]> 2020-09-08 15:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727804118 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727829966 Like explaining how a train works to Leonardo da Vinci ]]> 2020-09-08 15:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727829966 ‘Professional knowing’ refers to the gaining of understanding, through learning and experience, of the values owned by a particular profession (in this case teaching). https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727841276 2020-09-08 15:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727841276 > Having a strong breadth of understanding surrounding the topics covered within the national curriculums. > Being encouraging of students to develop their own understandings of science, based upon the past research findings. > Helping students to become inspired to learn about the natural world. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727864427 2020-09-08 15:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727864427 o Teaching is a ‘community practice’. This means that there is a strong emphasis upon the sharing of knowledge surrounding good practice with one another within the profession. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727882913 2020-09-08 16:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/727882913 Knowing instead of Knowledge, since it's not fixed or finite, but developing throughout your career. Reading, observing, talking to colleagues. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/729027263 2020-09-08 19:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/729027263 Subject knowing, lots of reflecting and feedback. Also recognising what works well https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/729033105 2020-09-08 19:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/729033105 The community being your school, it's ethos, policies and procedures. Shadowing your mentor and learning from your peers/colleagues. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/729039252 2020-09-08 19:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/729039252 Very hard without using the word "teabag". We take for granted what we know and we do habitually without needing to think about. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/729045055 2020-09-08 20:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/729045055 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/730482628 I think the key to becoming a successful teacher it constant reflection of the lessons you teach and the teacher you are. You must be willing to adapt and learn from others around you. In science specifically, there are many abstract ideas so it is important to constantly reflect on how best to teach these ideas.]]> 2020-09-09 10:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/730482628 Professional knowing is the process of gaining relevant knowledge to assist you as a professional practitioner. There are a range of knowing areas (subject, pedagogical, curriculum etc...) and you can learn them by reading, observing, talking etc... https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/732561631 2020-09-09 18:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/732561631 Good subject, pedagogical and curriculum knowledge. Being aware of what you know and what you don't know. Being willing and able to learn from teaching. The ability to engage with learners and other teachers. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/732607648 2020-09-09 18:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/732607648 The community of practice encompasses all the people you talk to about teaching, inside and outside of your school. As a beginner teacher it is important to remain professional wherever you go - you are not just a teacher within your school, you are representing the profession outside of that school as well. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/732621456 2020-09-09 18:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/732621456 Turns out I talk A LOT with my body! I had to hold my hands behind my back, but even then I was nodding all over the place. https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/732709848 2020-09-09 19:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/732709848 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/734683547 Professional knowledge is the knowing of how to act and conduct yourself within a professional environment. You can constantly improve this knowing through reading and observing and asking questions.]]> 2020-09-10 12:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/734683547 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/734690405 I think that knowing a vast variety of texts and information will help bring success as it will allow you to help all the students with whatever they need.]]> 2020-09-10 12:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/734690405 Professional Knowing... fkp22 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/735569782 Professional Knowing is not fixed as with the term ‘knowledge.’ It is something that is constantly growing and being added to. The main source is through reflection and upholding official and unofficial codes of conduct. From there, we have different kinds of knowing: subject, ideological, contextual, knowing learners, curriculum and pedagogical knowing. These are developed through being open and flexible, talking and listening, taking feedback, observing and being clear about expectations and responsibilities. Learning to teach is mostly done by just going into and environment, making mistakes, being open to adjust to feedback and being flexible. ]]> 2020-09-10 15:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/735569782 Take every opportunity to learn from your cohort, subject leaders and other school teachers to improve your knowledge and understanding of what it is to be a good teacher https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/738560606 2020-09-11 13:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/738560606 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/748923541 Knowing your subject will be vital in science, but also being willing to take on criticism and see it as a place you can improve. Always reflecting and looking to improve.

]]> 2020-09-15 17:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/748923541 https://padlet.com/cstenning/pfnga6kcutd8y8s4/wish/748936795 It was a little challenging, however it is easier with someone who knows you well. This highlighted the importance of building relationship to be able to communicate effectively.

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