Week+Four+Reflection

Actually getting a Wiki up for my own class. Doing class inspiration mind maps aas revision for a unit.
 * 1. What has been the most useful aspect of this PLM?**

Sarah - I and my students liked the breakdown of problem solving strategies.

Micarle - I loved the tool box, but the support and discussion is great!

Carolyn - The tool box was great as it helped the kids look at how they solve problems and keep them motivated in solving a problem rather than just giving up and saying "I don't get it"! Also the assigning tasks for problem solving was a good idea as it gave the kids a taste of how other roles work.

Celia - The break down of problem solving strategies, and the talking in groups to try to solve problems. Also from my perspective being able to walk around and hear the talk of the groups, and so get some ideas of the students.

Tool box use for problem solving. Wiki spaces for my own class. New maths 300 website. Inspiration 8 for mind maping. Discussions on wiki spaces. Running problem solving activities in junior maths leading to healthy discussion and problem solving strategies amongst the students to find solutions.
 * 2. What strategies/ new ideas have you implemnted into your teaching practice as a result of this PLM?**

Carolyn - the problem solving tool box is something that I will implement in future (once I come back from maternity). I think that making a wiki space will be great.

Micarle - All of them!!! Go team!!! Celia - tool box yet to get working properly, and then the other use of communication between students electronically. Gives us ideas on on better was to teach our students mathmatical concepts. Nice that people are on the same page in terms of learning in maths.
 * 3. How does discussion and dialogue about pedagogy form an important aspect in developing change?**

Sarah - In a group discussing ideas, we are more likely to come up with new ideas for change and it's good to bounce ideas off of each other.

Carolyn - In group discussions we are able to look at all the possibilities available and discuss the pros and cons of them. We can then decide what we would like to use and because we tend to be optomistic about change we be more likely to actively make change.

Celia - Being given time to discuss and then to try, to pass on ideas is really good. The chance to share ideas that will help the studetns.


 * 4. What would have been useful to include in this PLM?**

Sarah -

Micarle - MORE IDEAS!!!!! I think we should make this sharing a regular thing! Working Interdependently!!!

Celia - Much the same as Micarle.

Better idea of how to use these activities and link them with assessment and progression points.
 * 5. Describe your future Professional Learning or support that you require?**

Carolyn - I really need more explanation on how to set up a wikispace and utilise it appropriately.

Micarle - work towards a less cluttered curriculum.

Celia - Sorting out the essentials of the curriculum so that we can have time to do other styles of activities, introducing some project based work that helps the students.