Whelanlearning
whelanlearning.bsky.social
Whelanlearning
@whelanlearning.bsky.social
Ag Science and science teacher, interested in teaching and learning.
🤣🤣🤣 I was just testing to see if anyone would notice 👀
September 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Routine is a huge factor here. Building one is difficult (my own experience) but the benefits are fantastic.
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Teach in small chunks with practice questions to build knowledge in between. Practice makes permanent.
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Students do not write notes when I am explaining, they just watch and listen. Questions from them during any break from instruction. They prefer this system. Gives everyone a chance to understand the key points.
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
The screenshot is of my own rough notes that I draw up for the class/classes.
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Build up knowledge with students doing retrieval practice at start of class and for homework. Work towards Leaving Cert question at the end.
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
What is colostrum?
What is transition milk?
Why do farmers feed calves milk replacer?
What is meant by weaning?
Give an example of an efficient rotational grazing system used with calves.
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Students know all the terms from the timeline as we have gone through them in previous classes. A quick check for understanding at the start of class with mini whiteboards, to be sure.
November 26, 2024 at 7:23 PM