Information Communication Technology is a form of knowledge
which allows pupils to explore different areas of pedagogical learning to build
different designs and strengthens a child’s learning capacity (Gov, 2014). From
my own personal learning experiences, this has allowed my mathematical learning
to be adapted and enhanced using mathematical software online (Greenhow, 2015).
Information Communication Technology is
a legal requirement as part of the new National Curriculum which will be
implemented in 2018.The Donaldson Report which was published in February 2015(CSCJES,
2015).Starting at Key stage one and two; it provides the child with a basic
understanding of how to navigate around the information and allow children with
a new way of thinking and expression (CSCJES, 2015) .However, in my personal
experience there were not enough computers to facilitate each individual-learner
in the classroom. Moreover, Information Communication Technology was invaluable
to my personal pedagogical learning. This enabled the information source to enhance
my knowledge of a specific topic by adapting the pedagogical style to the
lesson objectives (Akbiyik et al, 2012).
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References
Akbiyik, Cenk, & Seferoglu, S.
Sadi. (2012). Instructing ICT Lessons in Primary Schools: Teachers' Opinions
and Applications. Educational Sciences: Theory and Practice, volume 12(1), pp 417-424.
CSCJES.org. (2015). Initial Highlights
of the Donaldson Report. Online at: http://www.cscjes.org.uk/getattachment/34a3bdcf-370f-4c92-aa1c-29500bea443c/Initial-Highlights-of-the-Donaldson-Report.pdf.aspx.
Accessed: 27th October 2016.
Gov.uk (2014). The national
curriculum. Online at:
https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum/key-stage-3-and-4. Accessed 9th October
2016
Greenhow, M. (2015). Effective
computer-aided assessment of mathematics; principles, practice and results. Teaching Mathematics and Its
Applications: An International Journal of the IMA, Volume 34(3), pp 117-137.
I agree with the Donaldson Report (2015) that technology will lead to a successful future within the National Curriculum. However, educators tend to fail towards technology in a classroom due to lack of skills and attitude, which may effect the National Curriculum and pedagogy (Safitry et al, 2015).
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Donaldson, G. (2015). Successful Futures. Independent Review of Curriculum and Assessment Arrangement in Wales. Online at: (http://gov.wales/docs/dcells/publications/150225-successful-futures-en.pdf). Accessed 2nd November 2016.
Safitry, T et al. (2015). Teachers' Perspectives and Practices in Applying Technology to Enhance Learning in the Classroom. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning. 10(3), p. 10-14.
I disagree; educators are able to adapt their pedagogical learning to the developing-technology (Rogers, Twidle, 2013). As throughout my education the developing technology was adapted to my learning. However, In the future teachers will be known as facilitator of the child’s teaching (Tondeur et al, 2012). Do you agree that the role teacher has developed due-to technology?
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Rogers, L., & Twidle, J. (2013). A pedagogical framework for developing innovative science teachers with ICT. Research in Science & Technological Education, Volume 31(3), pp 227-251.
Tondeur, Van Braak, Sang, Voogt, Fisser, & Ottenbreit-Leftwich. (2012). Preparing pre-service teachers to integrate technology in education: A synthesis of qualitative evidence. Computers & Education, Volume 59(1),pp 134-144
I agree that the role of the teacher has developed since technology has changed dramatically throughout education. However, I believe that educators have issues with technology due to their pedagogical knowledge and approaches (Ertmer, Peggy and Ottenbreit-Leftwich, 2010).
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Ertmer, Peggy A., & Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Anne T. (2010). Teacher Technology Change: How Knowledge, Confidence, Beliefs, and Culture Intersect. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(3), pp. 255-284.
I strongly agree with the Donaldson Report because of the wide ranging recommendations he made which will have a huge impact on teaching and education as of now and in the long term. ‘Graham Donaldson wants computer programming and IT in all classes to be as important as literacy and numeracy. To what extent do you think the Donaldson report will influence education and teaching overall?
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BBC News. (2016). School curriculum and assessment review to be led by Graham Donaldson - BBC News. [online] Available at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-26544436
Gareth Evans - The Donaldson Report: An at-a-glance-guide (http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/the-donaldson-report-an-at-a-glance-guide-8713671)
I agree that the Donaldson report will have a positive impact on education and teaching (CSCJES, 2015). The report will influence how teachers teach their lessons. However, due to the Donaldson report changing the National curriculum this will in turn affect the Early Foundation Phase (CSCJES, 2015). In my personal experience as technology develops throughout education the teachers alter their pedagogical learning to adapt to the developing technology.
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CSCJES.org. (2015). Initial Highlights of the Donaldson Report. Online at: http://www.cscjes.org.uk/getattachment/34a3bdcf-370f-4c92-aa1c-29500bea443c/Initial-Highlights-of-the-Donaldson-Report.pdf.aspx. Accessed: 14th November 2016