Olivia Crooks

PGCE Primary student at Ulster University. BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies graduate from Stranmillis University College.

[Neuro Skillshop @NeuroSkillshop]

Trainee teachers at @UlsterUni, embarked on a journey of learning & fun! Imagine a world where education & emotional development go hand in hand, creating a solid foundation for children’s growth. The NEW recipe to learning involves the magical power of #SIXBricks
#LEGO #6BRICKS

[Beverley McCormick @4321bev]

My students had so much fun in lectures learning about @MSFTCopilot, its uses in the #classroom and as an assistant for #reflectivepractice. @MS_eduIRL @MSEducationUK @UlsterEducation #WeAreUU We’ve only scratched the surface (pun intended) but it’s been fun! #MIEExpert

[Beverley McCormick @4321bev]

So proud of how far our students have come in their training to become primary school #teachers! Amazing ideas today for #EarlyYears #play #markmaking #talk2learn #confidence #fun #schools
@UlsterEducation #WeAreUU @kymscott5 @NAHT_NI

[Olivia Crooks @OJCrooks]

Level 1 & Level 2 Six Bricks Training ✔️

Thank you @NeuroSkillshop for showing us how to use just 6 bricks to support children's education and wellbeing!

#PrimaryPGCE #UlsterUniversity @UlsterUni

[Olivia Crooks @OJCrooks]

🎄Merry Christmas from UUPGCE class! 🎄

Or should I say, merry placement prep...

#UUPGCE #PrimaryPGCE

[Olivia Crooks @OJCrooks]

BRRilliant day doing our Level 1 Forest School qualification with @NIForestSchool! ❄️🌳

[Dr Shauna McGill @SEMCGILLUUCPGCE]

Excited for a fun filled packed day of outdoor education with @NIForestSchool and delighted to have students from the School of Psychology join us also! @ProfVicSimms @DrAbbieCahoon @UlsterEducation #PGCEPRIMARYUUC

[Olivia Crooks @OJCrooks]

🥊UUPGCE vs. THE 100 SQUARE🥊

BRILL day with @NumeraSee and her giant 100 square! We used rhythm and movement to manipulate numerical concepts using the 100 square.

Bring on active maths for KS1 placement!

@UlsterUni #UUPGCE #primaryPGCE

[Olivia Crooks @OJCrooks]

Book Creator Certified Author ✅

Thank you @4321bev for showing us how to integrate Book Creator into the primary classroom!

#UUPGCE #UlsterUniversity @BookCreatorApp

[Olivia Crooks @OJCrooks]

On Friday, we became Physicists! Our PGCE class learnt about the 'Laws of Magnetism', and we made homopolar motors! 🥼🔋

[Mill Strand IPS @Millstranded]

Teach literacy outdoors, getting ready for our KS1 placements @PgceUuc @SEMCGILLUUCPGCE @IEFNI @niciebelfast @pstt_whyhow @OutdoorClassDay

[Mrs Bryson (official) @mariahbryson15]

On Friday, the Primary PGCE class attended @Millstranded primary school for a day of experiments, activities and outdoor learning ideas. This was an amazing insight into using every day resources to carry out science experiments, investigate nature and how to make learning fun!

[Mill Strand IPS @Millstranded]

Performing stories while learning about Outdoor Classroom @PgceUuc @OutdoorClassUKI @SEMCGILLUUCPGCE @niciebelfast @pstt_whyhow

[Beverley McCormick @4321bev]

Today in #PGCE I am teaching #DigitalLiteracy and @C2kNewsdesk. No better way to do this than with a @MicrosoftEDU @MicrosoftTeams guest call with @C2k_info’s Chris Robinson!💡Now to plan some lessons with my students! #WeAreUU @Cloughglass @STEMHubNI #MIEExpert #UICT #Literacy

[Beverley McCormick @4321bev]

My amazing #PGCE students in full swing today showcasing their support rally talent during our #literacy lesson. We have so much fun in classes! 📚 🖍️

Ps if you want to become a teacher applications are open but close soo so apply today! @UlsterEducation @UlsterUni #WeAreUU

[Dr Shauna McGill @SEMCGILLUUCPGCE]

Promoting collaborative outdoor mathematics learning on our beautiful Coleraine Campus with @AbacusandHelix @UlsterUni @UlsterEducation @NIForestSchool #PGCEPRIMARYUUC