Calling all teachers!

[blue_grapefruit]

Hello

I'm just about to get my bum in gear and sort out applying for a teacher training course in UWIC. They ask for a reference and i think my personal tutor will do it - i was just wondering if there are hints or tips you could give me about training, being a teacher, the application or anything else really.

SCARED! I don't want to grow up xxx

 

[vj]

Hiya
I think you'll find the TES staffroom really helpful as there is a section for student teachers:
TES - Teaching jobs, resources & ideas from the Times Educational Supplement

 

[blue_grapefruit]

oooh, thanks for that!

I used to deliver TES when i was 13 - awwww, how cute xx

 

[IreneH]

Try and get some observations/voluntary days in a school. I know someone who is starting the trianing in Sept who did this and it helped with her application

Irene xx

 

[Kitteh]

is that hannah you're talking about?
xx

 

[munkypooh]

I did voluntary work at weekends with a disabled kids charity, plus taught and shadowed in school. The PGCE is one hell of a year, you're so busy you need to consciously try and make some time for yourself!
Good luck!
(I've been teaching for 4 years now.)

 

[IreneH]

Yes I was referring to Hannah.

But i also know someone who was told they would only give her a place on the course if she committed herself to voluntary work first

Irene

 

[KD]

TES is a great site for advice. Might even reply myself