Monthly Archives: February 2012

What is my DfE number for a PGCE/NQT job application?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Brian

Have you been asked for your DfE number when applying for a teaching job? I had to complete an application form and was prompted to enter my DfE (Department for Education) number. This confused me at first but then I … Continue reading →

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Where to get free bubble wrap for selling on eBay

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Brian

This evening I had to package up a load of things that I sold on eBay. I notice that many people buy bubble wrap on eBay, but why bother when you can get it for free? This may seem a … Continue reading →

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Little Man Computer (LMC) implemented using Scratch

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Brian

Using Scratch to build an assembly code simulator After last week’s session at university during which we compared Alice and Scratch, I thought it might be a good idea to get some more programming experience with at least one of … Continue reading →

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Do I need to buy books for the PGCE at King’s College London?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Brian

At the start of the PGCE course, I raised the question whether it would be necessary to buy the latest edition of “Becoming a Teacher: Issues in Secondary Teaching” or whether an old edition – or none at all – … Continue reading →

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SSA deadline extensions and views on the PGCE

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Brian

I haven’t posted much on the progress of my PGCE course over the past few weeks and a general update is well overdue. I am now over half way through the PGCE and last week submitted my Subject Studies Assignment … Continue reading →

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