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Interview advice for PGCE ICT with Computing at KCL / IOE
I received an email this week from a prospective PGCE ICT student asking for advice for the interview day at King’s College London. Before starting the course, I had an interview at the Institute of Education and King’s College London … Continue reading
What is my DfE number for a PGCE/NQT job application?
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
Do I need to buy books for the PGCE at King’s College London?
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
SSA deadline extensions and views on the PGCE
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
PGCE ICT with anything you like
This year I am studying PGCE ICT with Computing at King’s College London. [snip]For editorial reasons, this section has been removed. It mostly commented on how many PGCE courses focus on learning how to be a teacher and do not … Continue reading
Visit to second placement school and help from King’s tutors
Looking at my KCL PGCE timetable today, I just noticed that we are due to visit our second placement schools on Thursday 12 January. One of my King’s tutors is super-helpful whatever the day and time — like on a … Continue reading
First school teaching placements
My first school placement starts on October 5th, and although it hasn’t been confirmed, I have provisionally been told the name and location of the school. Based in West London, it would be impossible for me to commute by train … Continue reading
PGCE lectures and discussions – how students learn and reading academic papers
Yesterday evening was very busy for me and I didn’t find time to post about the day’s events. My day, which was spent with my PGCE group at King’s College London, mostly comprised classroom discussions and no formal lectures – … Continue reading
Primary school kids and arcade games, day #4
Today was my final day visiting a primary school. I spent most of the day with one, and sometimes two, special needs students who have a reputation for being very disruptive in class. Both children are statemented and have their … Continue reading
PGCE essay – My Experience of School
This morning I received an email from someone asking about the 2,000 word essay on “My Experience of School”. If you have any doubts about the task, then I suggest you refer to the following instructions (emailed from KCL) and … Continue reading