Succeeding on Your Primary Pgce

Klappentext 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. Designed to help you throughout the course, chapters cover: - using the time before you start the course to get a head start - making the most of your time on placements - being reflective - developing your own personal philosophy for teaching - applying for, and getting, your first job This is an indispensible guide for those embarking on a Primary PGCE, and offers those considering applying for the course an invaluable insight into what to expect and how to get onto a PGCE. The advice is based on the authors' successful work with thousands of trainee teachers over many years, and there are case studies of successful students and students who struggled. This book is a lifeline for those working hard towards the ultimate goal of becoming a great teacher. Zusammenfassung Giving invaluable advice on how to get the most out of studying for a PGCE! this is a must-have guide for all those on! or looking to embark on! this demanding course. Inhaltsverzeichnis So You Want to be a Primary Teacher? - Graham Birrell Making the Most of your Time Before the Course Begins - Graham Birrell Making the Most of your Time in School: Preparation and Organisation - Helen Taylor Making the Most of your Time in School: Learning and Teaching - Helen Taylor Being Academic - Hellen Ward Being Positive - Graham Birrell Being Reflective - William Stow Getting a Job - Hellen Ward Succeeding on your Induction - Helen Taylor Appendix: Getting on a Primary PGCE - Hellen Ward Glossary and Useful Websites ...

Product details

• Authors: Graham Birrell, Graham Taylor Birrell, Graham/ Ward Birrell, Birrell Graham, Helen Taylor, Taylor Helen, Hellen Ward, Ward Hellen
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.07.2010
• EAN: 9781849200295
• ISBN: 978-1-84920-029-5
• No. of pages: 136
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; EDUCATION / Professional Development, teacher training, Study & learning skills: general, Primary & middle schools, STUDY AIDS / Study & Test-Taking Skills, Primary and middle schools, Study and learning skills: general, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary