What is ed? (Graham Allan)

On 21/02/2012 Graham Allan (Enviromental manager of Swansea Met Uni)

Educational for sustainable development

“Our buggest challenge is this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract”

·         Bruntland definition

·         Principle 21, Agenda 21, 1992.

“Education…should be recognised as a process by which human beings…”

1.       Clarify and extend the ability of students to think for themselves

2.       Encourage to reflect and debate

3.       Foster learning

·         Corporate responsibility

The Elements:

-          Corporate strategy – Values etc

-          Integration – Principles etc

-          Management – key issues etc

-          Performance and impact

-          Community

-          Environment

-          Market place

-          Workplace

Digression: The benefits of growth

-          Creates employment

-          Higher incomes

-          Decreases poverty

-          Improves the standard of living

-          Means economic stability

-          Means creativity and innovation

ALTERNATIVE: Stagnation? Decline?

-          A steady economic state

GDP

G.I.A.B.C

Suzie's sessions

Overall, i have enjoyed the sessions with Suzie, as each time we did something new and interesting. The main aspect of the sessions were creativity, which is something that i have developed from these sessions. I didn't regard myself as creative, however, after the sessions with Suzie, I have become much more creative with my work. I can also now look at something that first doesn't appear to be appealing, and take it to a new level. i have learnt that there is no right or wrong whren being creative. this has again helped me to develop my skills as i have become more confident in my opinion.

Throughout the sessions, we always did something different. We were often on computers which i enjoy doing. Computers i find easy to work with. It is also much better than writing on paper, as you do most of the time in education. Without these sessions, i think that i would have found my assignment much more difficult. The 'sense of place' assignment required the skills which were developed in these sessions. These skills included computer, visual communication and creativity.

IT project 2

Finally finished my sketch book and final piece. Quite pleased with the outcome. I can honestly say I worked hard and tried my best. That is all that I ask of myself! Now a 100 word essay to go! Slowly getting there.

IT project

This assignment is like no other that's for sure. It must be the only assignment that I've actually enjoyed completing. I'm still in the middle of doing my sketch book. I've said that my sense of place is my home. This has led me to talk about my family, area, passions etc. I hope the enjoyment of this assignment will prove dividend in my end product. It is taking a very long to complete but I'm slowly getting there.

As soon as my sketch book is completed I need to think of a final piece as well as writing an essay.

What is Ed? (Russell Grigg)

On 16/01/12, our guest speaker was Dr Russell Grigg. The session was all about Estyn and the type of things they did. It was interesting as he told us some facts that were surprising. The role of Estyn is to expect the standards of education in Wales. They also provide advice to the Welsh assembly government, about the quality of education and the training given. This lecture overall was very good as it was reassuring to know all of the jobs within education.

What is Ed? (Steve Gullick 2)

On 7/12/12, Steve Gullick gave another session on the Health and safety responsibilities of a governor. He did this by giving is all the same scenario which was that we were governors eno had to come up with a list of things that are essential for an overnight school trip to take place. These things included a register, consent forms, CRB checks, an appropriate adult child ratio, an emergency phone number, a itinuary and a risk assessment. Steve then went over all the correct things that need to take place. He was impressed as we said the majority of the answers. I really enjoyed this as I learned a lot.
After this, Steve gave us a different scenario which was that we were the chair of the governing body. We had to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of strategic planning. I did not enjoy this as much but overall this session was very rewarding.

What is Ed? (Steve Gullick)

On 23/01/12, Steve Gullick gave a session on the roles and responsibilities of a governor within a education institution. The role of a governing body includes managing their financial aspects such as their budget of spending. It is also to promote high educational achievements, make decisions concerning staff salary, as well as any other problems in the school such as the curriculum. They have a important role during the process of hiring a new head teacher or any other new members of staff. Overll this session was very interesting as I had always wondered what they did.

Easter Holiday

Haven broken up for 3 weeks, I should feel happy and exited. However, the dreading thought of 6 assignments which have to be completed in a month overtakes my positivity. I am hoping during my time off that I will get a lot of work done. It's just that first day to get going becomes harder and harder the longer you leave it.