Dr Liz Pyne

Head of Humanities

Faculty

“Learning for life...”

“Learning for life...”

• Think of your best teacher.

• What were they like?

• What did they do?

• How did they teach?

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.William Arthur Ward

“Learning for life...”

Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire

W B Yeats

Students are all different!

“Learning for life...”

▶ Educating Yorkshire - Musharaf overcomes his stammer – YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-shi5BL-Y2Q

“Learning for life...”

To have the time of our lives…

Thinking about teaching?

Thinking about teaching?

“Learning for life...”

• Working with young people• Different every day• Working as part of a team• Building relationships• Being part of a community• Making a difference• New challenges (every day!)

Teacher Standards –Wordle-http://learn.jacksonhq.com/new-standards-for-teachers-as-word-cloud/

When looking at visual representations of Goodrich Castle…

“Does it actually have ‘English Heritage’ printed on the side of

it?”

Ollie

In a lesson about the mining towns of the American West…

“Living in such conditions, it is hardly

surprising that the miners went to the

SALON for their pleasures.”

Rebecca

Dr Pyne: “If 1929 is the answer, what's the question?”

“What is the year after

1928?”

Ollie

Churchill was a Liberal in 1906 as he believed in New Liberalism.

Rebecca: Oh, that’s the dog on the television advert! I know him’

Teaching qualities

Patience

Imagination

Sense of humour

Good communication Subject knowledge

Creativity

Personal organisatio

n

Love of learning

Enthusiasm

Education is like a voyage or a journey ofdiscovery, but in order to fully achieve you

have to be able to understand your learning ….

What does‘learning’ look like?

If learning could be an object what would it be?

• A metaphor for learning …..

• Reflect on when your ‘learning’ happens ….

• Is it the light bulb moment?

Learning occurs whenthe penny drops,

the light comes onand the learner says,

‘ah, I get it!’

•Over to you ….

•Try to think of an image/object which shows how you see your learning

•Perhaps the object would indicate what type of teacher you would want to be

A good teacher is …..

What makes a good teacher?

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHapv0Tv7vM

School Direct –What is it?

Two alternative training routesSchool Direct and School Direct Salaried

Led by schools with the focus on employment at the end of training

“Learning for life...”

School Direct Training

• Supported in-school training from the start of the academic year

• A day a week at the University• Masters level assignments including action research

• In-school and university mentors to support your training needs

• Complementary placement

Subjects on offerArt and DesignChemistryComputer ScienceDesign and TechnologyDramaEnglishGeography

HistoryMathematicsModern LanguagesPhysical EducationPhysics

Why join us?A wide range of training locations across the west of Coventry.

A large proportion of your training year will be spent in classrooms developing your teaching skills.

Experienced and trained mentors to guide and support you.

Access to schools that participate in research and engage in national and international educational projects.

No two days will ever be the same!

Entry requirements•Degree with honours from a British University or College of HE (or equivalent if from overseas)2:2 or above, containing a significant proportion of the subject you wish to teach.

•GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in at least Mathematics and English. Skills tests in numeracy and literacy successfully completed prior to starting the course.

•Experience of mainstream UK schools and working/volunteering with young people.

Contact us…

•Applications are to be made through www.ucas.com

•Information about the Alliance can be found on:

www.ucas.comwww.finhampark.co.uk

•To enquire about school visits/experience please contact Nicola Baker n.baker@finhampark.co.uk

School Direct

Lead school –other schools may be offering the places within the group (need to ask for details)

Local lead schools = Finham Park, Coundon Court, Blue Coat CofE School, Caludon Castle, Lawrence Sheriff, Tudor Grange

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Application process • UCAS application –also filtered by

HEI training provider• Interview at school potentially with

HEI –practical task, written exercise, group discussion, formal interview

• Offer made (may be conditional)Skills tests in Maths and English can be booked once an application is made.

Making an application (top tips for contacting the school)• Be professional• Be clear about the

information you need (subject, salaried?)

• Have done your background reading

Being on a school placement

COOPER Russell NG13 M 1 sa WHB 10.5KRISHAN Anil NG08 M 1 AIN 9.5KRUKOV Michael NG08 M 1 WHA 7.5HU Peter WG14 M 1 CHE 7HUSSAIN Haaris SG01 M 1 APK 6.5MCGRORY Cieran SG11 M 1 WHB 6.5HARRISON Luke EG15 M 1 WHB 6BELL Stephen NG17 M 1 WHB 5CORRIGAN James WG08 M 1 WHB 4OPENSHAW Tom EG03 M 1 WHB 4PERRY Chris WG14 M 1 WHB 4

What support do you get?

Trainee

Subject tutor

Link tutor

Professional Studies tutor

Subject mentorProfession

al mentorOther

trainees

How is my progress monitored?

• Regular mentor /tutor meetings

• Assignments• Lesson observations • Evidence folders