May 2021 - Start Teaching

Evaluate the Effectiveness of use of Creative and Innovative Approaches in Own Area of Specialism

12/11/202126/05/2021 by James Barron

Last Updated on 12/11/2021 by James Barron Within the computing department there are many creative and innovative approaches utilised during teaching and assessment. The approaches include independent yearlong student projects, external employer’s projects and mock interviews, games demonstrations and exhibitions, paid work experience placement within industry and overseas including Prague and China. Many of the … Read more

The Application of Pedagogical Principles

12/11/202119/05/2021 by James Barron

Last Updated on 12/11/2021 by James Barron In my area of specialism there are sections that are easy to teach and natural to learn, by selecting a diverse approach to my teaching I maximise student learning by appealing to their learning preferences. Other sections are more complex and challenging to both teach and learn and, … Read more

Classroom Behaviour Management Theories – Influential Thought Leaders

02/09/202312/05/2021 by James Barron

Last Updated on 02/09/2023 by James Barron Abstract This comprehensive overview examines several theories and approaches to learning and behaviour management. Starting with Behaviourism, the piece outlines the theory’s principles emphasising reinforcement and punishment as critical tools in shaping behaviours. The Cognitivist approach underscores mental processing of behaviour, while the Humanist approach highlights individualised learning … Read more

Ways of Managing Behaviour that Disrupt a Purposeful Learning Environment

12/11/202107/05/2021 by James Barron

Last Updated on 12/11/2021 by James Barron In the event that behaviour does disrupt the learning environment, it is essential that this is handled as this will encourage future good behaviour, particularly if it is possible to nip the poor behaviour in the bud before it becomes an issue. When addressing poor behaviour, I use … Read more

Ways of Encouraging Behaviours that Contribute to a Purposeful Learning Environment

12/11/202107/05/2021 by James Barron

Last Updated on 12/11/2021 by James Barron Avoiding disruptive behaviour before it occurs while teaching is far more effective than managing poor behaviour once it has occurred. Making effective use of positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement will reduce the need for punishments and sanctions. (Skinner, 1974) developed the theory that behaviour is the result of … Read more

How Your Behaviour Impacts an Organisation’s Culture of Equality and Diversity

04/05/2021 by James Barron

It is essential that at all times staff are professional and promote equality and diversity in order to uphold the standards that we have in the teaching establishment. These standards are not only defined and enforced by legislation and policy but by what we do as staff and students. Behaviour such as jokes that undermine … Read more