Succeeding on your Primary PGCE

by Graham Birrell, Helen Taylor, Hellen Ward

Overview

Studying for a Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) can be demanding, but this book will help you to succeed on this intensive and challenging course. By showing you how to make the most of your time on the PGCE, the book encourages you to take a positive and proactive approach to your studies, and to reflect on and learn from your experiences. Packed with advice on how to make the most of your lectures, tutorials, assignments, placements, and time spent with teachers, the book highlights the need for reflection, professionalism, and strong personal commitment if you are to become a good teacher.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781849200301
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/14/2010
Pages:	123
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

About the authors viii

1 So you want to be a primary teacher? Graham Birrell 1

2 Making the most of your time before the course begins Graham Birrell 9

3 Making the most of your time in school: preparation and organisation Helen Taylor 20

4 Making the most of your time in school: learning and teaching Helen Taylor 32

5 Being academic Hellen Ward 44

6 Being positive Graham Birrell 60

7 Being reflective William Stow 71

8 Getting a job Hellen Ward 85

9 Succeeding on your induction Helen Taylor 99

Appendix: Getting on a primary PGCE Hellen Ward 111

Glossary 116

Useful websites 199

References 121

Index 122

Editorial Reviews

'If I'd had this book handy during my PGCE, I wouldn't have hit the panic button as much! It highlights the importance of being positive, and approaching teaching with the right attitude. There were many times during my PGCE when I wondered if I might be having it 'harder' than other students. The questions and case studies here would have eased any worries or concerns that I had. Teaching throws up so many questions! This book answers them in a fun, interesting and enjoyable way' - Dan Port, Primary School Teacher

'I would advise all prospective PGCE students to read this book. It highlights that the PGCE course is not there to give you tips for teaching, but to help you develop along the way after observing, recording, reading and learning for yourself about the world of teaching. Helpful throughout the PGCE year, it covers writing critically, finding a job, the interview process and more, making you realize what the next nine months will entail' - Kerry Crane, Primary School Teacher

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