Voc Ed, AP and Admin Staff by Grace Orchard School https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a 1. Why do you think it is important for us to make time for professional reading? Which of the reasons shared resonates with you? 2. How can you get started to do professional reading? What are some ways shared in the articles that you prefer? 3. What are some recent professional reading that you have found helpful in your professional work? (feel free to share a photo of the book or link to the article) en-us 2021-08-24 21:18:52 UTC 2024-12-12 22:59:25 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Why do you think it is important for us to make time for professional reading? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1697097373 Professional reading can be the first important step to producing meaningful change.]]> 2021-08-26 00:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1697097373 2. How can you get started to do professional reading? What are some ways shared in the articles that you prefer? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1697102975 Set time aside for it, just like how we try to set time aside for every other important thing that is happening in school.]]> 2021-08-26 00:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1697102975 Q1) It is important for strategic planning and decision making. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1699596515 2021-08-27 01:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1699596515 Q2) Set aside time for reading. Share with fellow colleagues to discuss. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1699598494 2021-08-27 01:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1699598494 Q3) https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1699610016 2021-08-27 01:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1699610016 1. Why do you think it is important for us to make time for professional reading? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1701886646 It provides us with new ideas and be updated with the latest research evidence. ]]> 2021-08-28 11:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1701886646 2. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1701888265 Listen or read up on topic of interest during the travel journey to work or back home.]]> 2021-08-28 11:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1701888265 Why do you think it is important for us to make time for professional reading? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1703332648  Giving theory before putting into practice. Being evidence informed in current practice is important.]]> 2021-08-30 02:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1703332648 1. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1704478573 Giving new ideas to attempt creating a better or much more interesting way of teaching]]> 2021-08-30 13:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1704478573 2. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1704481219 Set aside time for reading and discuss in a group.]]> 2021-08-30 13:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1704481219 3. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1704496044 2021-08-30 13:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1704496044 My reflections https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705625050 We expect our students to learn and as teachers, we also need to learn (e.g how they learn and what they learn) to be able to connect and engage their minds.

The idea of reading one article on a Friday resonates (especially when don't have to think of a class the next day which can be emotionally draining) 

Personally, manage to recently subscribe to Spotify and intend to listen to an educational podcast

]]> 2021-08-31 00:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705625050 Why do you think it is important for us to make time for professional reading? Which of the reasons shared resonates with you? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705697995 2021-08-31 01:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705697995 Reflections https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705725438 Enjoyed reading the articles.  They are short and concise. Rather convincing too.  Teachers should set aside time for professional reading. It would help us stay up to date to what is happening in the teaching field and pedagogy.  It would certainly keep one focused and relevant.
"Listening instead of Reading" would be a good and practical way for me to start reading. Because my eyes are often tired and tearing by the time I get home. Listening while driving to and from school would be an excellent time. I intend to subscribe to a educational podcast. Any recommendation?]]> 2021-08-31 01:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705725438 How can you get started to do professional reading? What are some ways shared in the articles that you prefer? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705744826 First and foremost, having known the importance of professional reading, it is an utmost priority to plan and set protected time to get involved in professional reading. Choosing a weekday when professional work is lesser or even a weekend when no family commitment. It is good to plan minimal hours to start that is workable and achievable. And you end up seeing the success of days and time committed for professional reading. Professional reading takes a kick-off time for some too. So Never Give Up if you don't see the fun and energising elements of reading practices initially. Secondly, choose a topic of interest that ties up with the deliberate practice that you wish to improve upon. Thirdly, involve others by seeking references to read. Fourthly, apply titbits of your readings at work and/or share them with other staff.]]> 2021-08-31 01:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705744826 How can you get started to do professional reading? What are some ways shared in the articles that you prefer? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705751609 I think that the reading should be relevant and relatable to my daily activities and practice to make the reading meaningful and useful. It is definitely important to be able to find a quiet location that would not be disturbed by others. Reading could be initiated by identifying areas that I would like to know more of or research about. I think that while reading, it would be good to note down takeaways from the readings which ensures that I am fully comprehending it. It would also encourage actions to be taken with notes token. 

]]> 2021-08-31 01:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705751609 Why do you think it is important for us to make time for professional reading? Which of the reasons shared resonates with you? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705753623 As working professionals, we often miss ourselves from keeping abreast of the current pedagogy and practices in education or in our expertise area(s). Not that we don't want to, but that we get too engrossed in our day to day work, and may not have enough time to get involved in professional readings. But if this gap of not involving in professional reading increases, we may miss current researches and trending practices out there. The notion of involving in deliberate practice with a deliberate goal ahead requires professional reading for sure. ]]> 2021-08-31 01:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1705753623 Why do you think it is important for us to make time for professional reading? Which of the reasons shared resonates with you? alexleow https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706110566 It is important to keep ourselves updated on current best practices and not become stagnant in the knowledge that we have acquired over time.  Professional readings also help us stay open to ideas and concepts and not only rely on our lived experiences in any arena.  ]]> 2021-08-31 03:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706110566 How can you get started to do professional reading? What are some ways shared in the articles that you prefer? alexleow https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706355639 For a start, one could try audiobook if time is a constraint. However going forward, one can never find enough time to do extra reading amidst our hectic lives. We must MAKE TIME to do professional reading. Set aside 15mins and gradually increase the duration per week, if not per day. It will become a daily ritual before you know it.]]> 2021-08-31 05:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706355639 What are some recent professional reading that you have found helpful in your professional work? (feel free to share a photo of the book or link to the article) alexleow https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706373571 I am currently reading this book titled "Discipline With Dignity". This book shares strategies and approaches that are unlike the traditional methods we are used to. Apart from reading a book, TED Talks (videos) also provide very useful resources with great insights from learned academics that are easy to absorb and enjoy over a snack. ]]> 2021-08-31 05:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706373571 Why is Professional Reading so important? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706451187 The 2 points that resonate with me:
1.  It presents us with new ideas, particularly the way technology is being intergrated into education.
- Often after a while we will tend to do things the same way so its good to have new ideas that can help us to upgrade and improve in our teaching.
2. It stops us from using experience alone when making decisons.
- Our experience may become obselete especially when technology is advancing.  Professional Reading helps us to stay up to date and catch up with the trend.]]> 2021-08-31 06:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706451187 How can I get started with Professional Reading? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706463796 Often lack of time is the excuse for not doing so. Listening to audio books and podcasts during my drive to school and back home will be a great way to start. ]]> 2021-08-31 06:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706463796 https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706580710 Change is constant and everything is always evolving, and thus it is pertinent to engage in professional readings whenever possible to help us stay relevant with the current practices and models.

Without awareness, we have very limited choices to make, and thus these limitations impact our quality of work. So, the newfound insights & skills, enhances our competency when we apply the relevant learnings into work.  

We will be more aware of new challenges and innovative ideas to tackle issues and enhance our practice.  

]]> 2021-08-31 07:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706580710 Professional Reading (PR) serves to lead to lifelong learning culture. Through PR we gain new insights and ideas that can be injected into our practice. That itself leads to improvements in our teaching skills and styles. PR plays a important role in deliberate practice. It serves to enhance our classroom practice. There are specific goals for improvement and repetition. It leads to measured improvement in performance. There is feedback to ensure goal is met. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706668900 2021-08-31 08:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706668900 https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706833871 Setting aside a regular timeslot every week is definitely ideal, but this should be something embedded into the organisational culture, or something structured into working time (for eg meetings) so as to get the most out of it. If it is a culture to read and focus on professional reading at work, then it will come naturally to both old and new staff. It also helps professional practice through being updated of the newest research in the field. Professional sharing times during meetings (1 person in charge of reading something for that week and then sharing to the rest of the group and facilitating discussion) is also a good way to get people to read constructively and also have fruitful meeting times. ]]> 2021-08-31 10:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1706833871 Professional Learning wengrong https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708254710 Continuous learning is not a new idea, perhaps for some of us such as myself it is currently lower in priority than most other tasks. 

I think it can start from the books we may already have at home 😂 

If there are recommended directories organised it would be even more fantastic. ]]> 2021-08-31 23:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708254710 Why is it important to me? https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708270561 It stops me from using experience alone when making decisions, although experiences are still valuable in responding to situations.

]]> 2021-09-01 00:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708270561 1) Professional reading helps us to be updated with the current practices. In the work that we do, we also frequently come across cases which require us read up for more effective intervention. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708286309 2021-09-01 00:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708286309 https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708289419 In 2014, a TED talk by Carol S Dweck, a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University,  explains the profound potential of the simple word “yet”.

This book by Carol S Dweck is very inspiring, it reveals how as individual, we can put growth mindset to use, to foster outstanding accomplishment.

A similar children book is the POWER OF YET by Maryann Cocca-Leffler which is also enjoyed by all ages.  
 
]]> 2021-09-01 00:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708289419 What is my plan?!! https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708289464 Well, thinking it is a start. Just worried, no action later after the thinking LOL. 

Plan:
1. Schedule 20min on a weekday... every Monday morning! to start off the week! If Monday can't make it due to various excuses, schedule Tues too. Schedule 2 time slots. Still cannot, get a reading partner!

2. Look at my cases and see my learning gap. Plan for an hour to reflect on these cases during supervision and surface learning gaps.

3. Make sure I set aside more time to prepare for session which may include readings, etc

4. I enjoyed listening. Listen to TED talk again. Has stopped for a while. Maybe assign a weekend morning when all family members asleep while attending to my plants and fishes! Make/force myself enjoy the process!

]]> 2021-09-01 00:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708289464 2) I personally finds it difficult to set aside time for professional reading and feel that it has to be a deliberate effort. There are also a lot of information out there and we also do not know where to start. However, I feel that the professional sharing during meetings are helpful. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708297499 2021-09-01 00:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708297499 Professional reading allows us to be better informed of various evidence based practices. This aids in being better equipped for intervention planning. Setting some time aside to do this in a quiet place might be helpful to ensure that it is done on a regular basis. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708321502 2021-09-01 00:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708321502 It give us theory to think about putting into practice and presents us with new ideas. I like the ‘know where to look’ aspect of the ways to get started as it provided some useful links. I think the book ‘The Reason I Jump’ provides fresh perspectives. https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708399679 2021-09-01 00:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708399679 https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708410806 Q01. Why do you think it is important for us to make time for professional reading? Which of the reasons shared resonates with you?
It aids me on ad-hoc PA duties such as taking meeting minutes and drafting school (event) write-ups for GO social media.
 
Q02. How can you get started to do professional reading? What are some ways shared in the articles that you prefer?
Professional reading includes e-newspaper articles and e-publication articles  in e-magazines on pop culture such as food, music, movies, etc.
 
Q03. What are some recent professional reading that you have found helpful in your professional work? (feel free to share a photo of the book or link to the article)
It presents me  with new ideas on interesting writing styles to put into practice at work.  
 
]]> 2021-09-01 00:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708410806 https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708427518 (edited) - tried listening to podcast last evening on 'Flipped classroom'.. amazed that there are so many topics in a podcast in Spotify and it was only 4 mins but useful. 

]]> 2021-09-01 01:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708427518 AP group 3 https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708494226 Professional reading is very important that helps us in our continual intervention. Time is a constraint. Small group sharings within disciplines helps. Some reading time was spent as a group with the Psy interns. Sharing of reading references within the group and thereby involving others in our own professional reading as well. There are various professional reading links e.g. blogs, Having the skill to find the right resource is equally important. The group also reflected on the deliberate practice of professional reading with a focused topic. This topic has to be in alignment with work areas so that it helps to stay focused amidst great materials when we attempt to look at the reading resources..]]> 2021-09-01 01:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708494226 Questions https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708876033 Question1:
I think it is important as professional reading can sometimes provide a fresh insight or view towards something. It keeps us reflective and also updated on new methods, approaches or research in the field. This can help us continuously upgrade ourselves. Particularly, I think the point on preventing us from using only experience when making decisions is impactful. 

Question 2:
I think setting time aside everyday will help, but finding the right topic and the topic that interests you the most will be extremely helpful. Telling someone my plans and sharing what I am reading on will help as we are accountable to follow through with the readings. 

Question 3:
In terms of readings, I have been reading about social skills as part of my internship and this process has helped me learnt more about social skills training for ASD students. I have also read a little on play therapy as part of my interest.]]> 2021-09-01 03:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1708876033 https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1709419265 Its provides an evidence based insights on learning and teaching .]]> 2021-09-01 08:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1709419265 https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1709420026 I feel that professional reading reinforces and updates our current knowledge and methods. However, reading is not at the forefront of learning as compared to seeing and doing.]]> 2021-09-01 08:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/PKChua/rnourghlh7hgzq1a/wish/1709420026