The three-day course named integrating AI in the classroom with critical thinking in Budapest held between the 16th to 18th September gave the time to master the knowledge in this educational area. Firstly, I learned that AI may make the teacher’s paperwork smoother during the lesson-planning phase. However, a teacher would need to be practical,…
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Despite the common belief that AI poses a threat to independent thought, this course has proven otherwise. Various applications were introduced and tested, and throughout the course, Dr Rita Divéki, our teacher trainer, constantly challenged us to think about how each tool could be integrated into our teaching. As an English Language and Literature teacher,…
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This course explored using AI tools to adapt teaching for differently abled students whilst enhancing classroom engagement. It showed how AI can be a powerful tool to help educators create resources and content, such as quizzes, group activities and interactive PowerPoints. The tools offer many possibilities across different areas of teaching, limited only by the educator’s…
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The recent training course in Budapest focused on the critical use of AI in the classroom, providing educators with essential strategies for effectively integrating technology into their teaching. With a blend of practical insights and hands-on activities, participants explored various AI tools designed to enhance educational experiences. One key strategy discussed was using AI to…
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During the month of September 2024 we were given the opportunity to travel to Budapest where we attended a three-day training seminar at the Converzum Nyelviskola. This was aimed at professionally enhancing our skills in Integrating AI in the Classroom with Critical Thinking. In addition to learning about programmes and platforms that could enrich our teaching…
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Between the 16th and 18th of September, I had the opportunity to attend a training course on “AI and Critical Thinking” in Budapest, led by Ms. Rita Diveki. Over the three days, we explored various AI tools designed to assist educators in making their work more efficient, engaging, and enjoyable for students. Tools such…
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I have been given the opportunity to visit and shadow a partial Montessori based school. It was lovely to see children between the age of 3-6 mixed in the same classroom all learning from their own interest. Most of the activities were child led. Be it lacing, letter tracing, free drawing, numeracy through nature the…
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The scholastic year 2024/2025 started with afour-day visit to the ‘Casa del bambini Montessori San Giusto’ in Trieste, Italy sponsored by the Erasmus Plus programme. The main aim of this visit was to shadow classes at kinder and primary level which fall in line with my role as Literacy Support Teacher (LST). This was an overall…
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Casa Dei Bambini Montessori is set high up in Trieste, within a lovely green area, surrounded by lots of trees and nature. This on its own, already provides a calm sense of education within the school community. Personally, this job shadowing opportunity was a very valuable learning experience for me. Being someone who has always…
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Job shadowing at ‘Casa Dei Bambini – Montessori’ was an enriching experience where I gained an understanding of the Montessori Method when observing students aged 3-6. I observed how children learn and develop in a child-friendly space. They are independent human beings who are creative, explore and move freely through their self-learning skills with the…
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