Log Thirty One: Praise and Encouragement

There are four main practices used to praise and support children:

1. Verbal - Positive comments,  award assemblies.

2. Non-verbal - thumbs up, sign language and smiling.

3. Symbolic - Stars or smiley faces.

4. Written - award certificates, positive written comments.

How do you manage a child experiencing failure and disappointment who rejects your efforts at praising them for taking part? How do you get that right balance when using  praise to ensure that, a child doesn't get uninspired from hearing the same thing constantly? These questions will be hopefully answered when I carry out my professional inquiry. Thanks for reading.

Log Thirty: Task 4D - Award Title (Update)

Proposed award title: BA (Hons) Professional Practice (Inclusive Practice)

Thanks for reading.

Log Twenty Nine: Module Three - 'Professional Inquiry'

After taking a break from the BAPP course I'm really looking forward to this module because I am interested in producing a professional inquiry that is going to challenge me and hopefully help me in my chosen career path as a primary school teacher. Whilst incredibly busy (like everyone) I will try my best to keep blogging and engage with my peers. At the moment I'm in the process of critically reading my inquiry making sure it's in the best shape it can be for carrying out my inquiry in two weeks. Thanks for reading.

Log Twenty Eight: A Teenager Brings His Class To Tears Just By Saying A Few Words

I thought I'd share this because this video is truly emotional and inspirational. Thanks for watching.