teaching validation - Advice

SilentLoner · 09-11-2009, 16:27

What is the best approach to teaching validation to a year 9 class?

SilentLoner · 09-11-2009, 17:26

So stressed

I am a PGCE and swamping

furryleopard · 09-11-2009, 18:38

Have you tried the forums on www.tes.co.uk? They might be able to help you on there. Or ask you mentor for help, that's what they are there for? Don't feel like you're swamping on your own, it's a tough year and you'll get there in the end! Good luck!

SilentLoner · 09-11-2009, 18:46

I dont want to harrass my mentor though

furryleopard · 09-11-2009, 18:53

You really should harrass all you can, they're there to help you. If you really don't want to ask them, you could try asking some of the other teachers in your department for advice, or maybe asking your University tutor assigned to you for advice,even try the others on your course. And also remember that everyone feels swamped when they first start teaching, and all the others on your course/students in your school feel that way too. As did every single teacher in your school when they first had to teach year 9!!

I really would try the tes forums though, lots of teachers on there willing to help PGCE students out.

cpikey316_ · 09-11-2009, 19:04

Ill second that, go and annoy your mentor. That is what he/she is there for.

Your bound to be a bit stressed, you are only a few weeks in!

Wait till you graduate then find you cant get a job because you dont have any experience!

Psychosis · 09-11-2009, 20:36

NOBODY, I repeat, NOBODY, feels calm when they have to teach year 9 for some of the first times in their career.

The first time I taught year 9, even though my lesson was planned "fine" (as in, I did the research and was prepared), I had to sit in the technician's room with a glass of juice and a chocolate bar afterwards

WillowFae · 09-11-2009, 23:08

Blimey I remember the first time I had to teach year 9 - nightmare! Must be something about year 9 students.

But as second the advice to bug your mentor. That's what they are there for!

MadameLaMinx · 10-11-2009, 00:07

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Originally Posted by WillowFae

Blimey I remember the first time I had to teach year 9 - nightmare! Must be something about year 9 students.

There is. Its called puberty!

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furryleopard Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: God's Own Yorkshire Posts: 116	Have you tried the forums on www.tes.co.uk? They might be able to help you on there. Or ask you mentor for help, that's what they are there for? Don't feel like you're swamping on your own, it's a tough year and you'll get there in the end! Good luck! Last edited by furryleopard : 09-11-2009 at 18:39. Reason: Pressed submit before I meant to!

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furryleopard Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: God's Own Yorkshire Posts: 116	You really should harrass all you can, they're there to help you. If you really don't want to ask them, you could try asking some of the other teachers in your department for advice, or maybe asking your University tutor assigned to you for advice,even try the others on your course. And also remember that everyone feels swamped when they first start teaching, and all the others on your course/students in your school feel that way too. As did every single teacher in your school when they first had to teach year 9!! I really would try the tes forums though, lots of teachers on there willing to help PGCE students out. Last edited by furryleopard : 09-11-2009 at 18:55. Reason: It's been a long day and I have developed an inability to type...

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SilentLoner Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Wales Services: PSN=SilentLoner Posts: 3,513	So stressed I am a PGCE and swamping

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SilentLoner Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Wales Services: PSN=SilentLoner Posts: 3,513	I dont want to harrass my mentor though

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cpikey316_ Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 153	Ill second that, go and annoy your mentor. That is what he/she is there for. Your bound to be a bit stressed, you are only a few weeks in! Wait till you graduate then find you cant get a job because you dont have any experience!

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Psychosis Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Services: Sky Digital Posts: 11,657	NOBODY, I repeat, NOBODY, feels calm when they have to teach year 9 for some of the first times in their career. The first time I taught year 9, even though my lesson was planned "fine" (as in, I did the research and was prepared), I had to sit in the technician's room with a glass of juice and a chocolate bar afterwards

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WillowFae Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Services: Sky+ HD Posts: 4,508 Blog Entries: 1	Blimey I remember the first time I had to teach year 9 - nightmare! Must be something about year 9 students. But as second the advice to bug your mentor. That's what they are there for!