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I'm an online tutor:mentor striving to make a difference in the lives of university and college students across the globe. Education requires a supportive environment that can provide feedback, support, encouragement and insight.

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08 Mar 2010
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 [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiPsychologyTutor/~4/8U5oc31z67A" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiTutor[..]
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 [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiPsychologyTutor/~4/8U5oc31z67A" height="1" width="1"/>
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 &#38; Milar, 2002) PSYCHSOC DEBATE- &#8220;Psychology: Science or Pseudoscience?&#8221;‏ P2 (video) Can Psychology Be a Science of Mind? [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiPsychologyTutor/~4/iUKt_wA5ypU" height="1" widt[..]
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 &#38; Milar, 2002) PSYCHSOC DEBATE- &#8220;Psychology: Science or Pseudoscience?&#8221;‏ P2 (video) Can Psychology Be a Science of Mind? [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiPsychologyTutor/~4/iUKt_wA5ypU" height="1" widt[..]
07 Mar 2010
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. &#8220;Crisis of confidence in professional knowledge.and professional education&#8221; (Schon, 1987) Universities need to embrace more non-logical methods of thinking Reflective practices that value &#8220;spontaneous behavior..[to] reveal a kind of knowing&#8230;&#8221; (p.1) Reflection-in-Action; thinking [...]<img[..]
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. &#8220;Crisis of confidence in professional knowledge.and professional education&#8221; (Schon, 1987) Universities need to embrace more non-logical methods of thinking Reflective practices that value &#8220;spontaneous behavior..[to] reveal a kind of knowing&#8230;&#8221; (p.1) Reflection-in-Action; thinking [...]<img[..]
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&#8217;s posts: 7 Common Procrastination Excuses I’ll Get Around To It Someday by Alex Fayle Book [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiPsychologyTutor/~4/pTCgEh8HEvo" height="1" width="1"/>
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&#8217;s posts: 7 Common Procrastination Excuses I’ll Get Around To It Someday by Alex Fayle Book [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiPsychologyTutor/~4/pTCgEh8HEvo" height="1" width="1"/><img src[..]
06 Mar 2010
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 [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiPsychologyTutor/~4/NQX_10v5eCs" height="1" width="1"/>
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 [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiPsychologyTutor/~4/NQX_10v5eCs" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PsiTuto[..]

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