Learning for 13/01/2012

This week I learned that I have a difficult time translating my ideas through pen and paper. It’s it amazing how a failing mark can affect the confidence of a person. This brings me to think about the pupils in my previous P5 class and really any classroom no matter the age group.  A students' want to pursue education and apply themselves deteriorates the moment they see failure. They begin to question their competence and motivation slips through the slowly expanding cracks of failure. I can see why this drive for formative assessment and personalized education is at the forefront of Scottish Education. Trying to keep children positive to whatever they are grasping from their learning is important and supporting them from their level.