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New Store Item: Geographical boundaries and global markets outline

Study Mentor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:27:33 +0000

Just a quick post to let you know that another item has been added to the PSI Tutor:Mentor Store (see the page tab below the Header…?). Geographical Boundaries and Global Markets: Outline is an outline for a 1, 000 word assignment with APA formatting to answer these quesitons: Think about the impact that two (2) [...]

Critical Reflection #6~What the student does

Study Mentor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:46:26 +0000

I am now moving onto Biggs’ (2001) level 3 teaching theory~ tho first to note my mood which I have been neglecting in a couple of the previous posts. Mood: Happy~ because it is raining and so not humid! Student-focused Teaching that leads to learning (teach to fish) What a student does = learning; not waht teacher does (Tyler, [...]

Critical Reflection #5~ What the teacher does

Study Mentor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:56:50 +0000

Returning to the Biggs (2001) reading, The reflective institution: Assuring and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, I will now reflect on my notes for Level 2 of his teaching theory: What the teacher does… Transmission model (mug-and-jug; “I’m the expert”) Teacher-focused Complex knoweldge structures Skillful teacher –> Outcomes Retrospective QA Teacher awards Means becomes end This is where my teaching started [...]

Lecture and Tutorial Notes: Deepen your understanding of a topic

Study Mentor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:30:23 +0000

A great place to purchase class notes and lecture materials if you live in the USA. You need to register~ it is free. PSI Tutor:Mentor has no affiliation with Note Shuffle We just wanted to let you know about this quality resource ~:-) Enjoy. Do you have experience using Note Shuffle? Please share…

Critical Reflection #4~ Exploring the self activities: Part 1

Study Mentor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:27:05 +0000

The introduction in my course notes suggests that I create a concept map for my Teaching Event in Week 4. Stay tuned to see how mine turns out~to be sure there will be glitter! I am still reading the paper by Biggs (2002) and Quality Assurance within educational institutions. It is a Week 1 reading, or [...]

How is Psychology a Science?

Study Mentor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:26:51 +0000

One of the first topics covered in psychology is that it is a science~ enjoy the links below to discover how and why psychology is considered to be a science~ Is Psychology a Science? (video) Psychology as a Science (pdf; Fuchs & Milar, 2002) PSYCHSOC DEBATE- “Psychology: Science or Pseudoscience?”‏ P2 (video) Can Psychology Be a Science of Mind? [...]

Critical Reflection #3~ Being a reflective practioner

Study Mentor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:14:18 +0000

The reading I am reflecting on for this post is, The Reflective Practitioner, by Dr Pak Yoong. Mood: Sneezing from hayfever; little tired and itchy throat. “Crisis of confidence in professional knowledge.and professional education” (Schon, 1987) Universities need to embrace more non-logical methods of thinking Reflective practices that value “spontaneous behavior..[to] reveal a kind of knowing…” (p.1) Reflection-in-Action; thinking [...]

Ways to Outsmart that Procrastination Voice~

Study Mentor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:21:51 +0000

Yes~ almost all of us seek to put-off-till later something that really needs to be tackled right now. Even if it is just for 5-15 minutes. Here are some helpful links to get you motivated and to navigate that procrastination voice~ Sid Savara’s posts: 7 Common Procrastination Excuses I’ll Get Around To It Someday by Alex Fayle Book [...]

Critical Reflection #2: Exploring learning in higher ed

Study Mentor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:58:15 +0000

Whenever one is writing/dancing/expressing their critical review, it is a good idea to note your mood. Just helps you later to put into context the tone and content of what you say. My mood right now is: Overtired~ Humidity + Heat of tarmac + Busy day = Losing it! My core class has so much reading! Like [...]

Critical Reflection #1~ Week 1 of Assessment & Evaluation

Study Mentor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:10:44 +0000

How excitement! Started my online Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning this week through USQ. Most of my coursework is centred around critical reflective practices. These posts of critical reflection of my learning experiences have a twofold purpose: 1. To become aware of how I engage with materials to develop as a professional. 2. To model [...]