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ukedchat
20:00
It's 8pm, Please now join @JOHNSAYERS 4 #ukedchat talking
about Why do so many #NQT 's leave within 5 yrs and what we do
to stop the drain?
JOHNSAYERS
20:00 Ok folks lets get the ball rolling! Why do so many #NQT 's leave
within 5 yrs and what we do to stop the drain? #ukedchat
twolifetimes
20:01
RT @ukedchat: It's 8pm, Please now join @JOHNSAYERS 4
#ukedchat talking about Why do so many #NQT 's leave within 5
yrs and what we do to stop the drain?
iteachyear420:01
Do NQTs leave because the training doesn't really prepare you for
realistic life as a teacher? #ukedchat
susanbanister20:01
@JOHNSAYERS Is it the same for secondary and primary?
#ukedchat
phillengthorn 20:02 the jump from being on PGCE to NQT is massive #ukedchat
teachingofsci20:02
@ukedchat 1 comment, then must go. Today I got a cover, worked
thru lunch (#SciWeek stuff) and now have 2hrs + marking to do.Enough reason?
ukedchat
20:02 Please remember to include the #ukedchat hash tag towards the
start of your tweets so your comments can be archived
JOHNSAYERS20:02
What do people think of the variety of provisions for training
teachers? Which is best, worst, why? #ukedchat
Grevster73
20:03 RT @iteachyear4: RT @phillengthorn: the jump from being on
PGCE to NQT is massive #ukedchat < shud it be 2 years ITT?
JOHNSAYERS
20:03 I did a survey with NQT teachers in my region and asked them did
they feel supported after their induction year #ukedchat
iteachyear4
20:03
RT @egalr: As a current PGCE student I really believe 1year is not
long enough to prepare you for life as a teacher #ukedchat
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deerwood20:05
@colport #ukedchat do we know if most dropouts have B.Ed or
only a PGCE?
JOHNSAYERS20:05
@iteachyear4 I agree I did a PGCE and it was a massive leap!
#ukedchat
Jokprice
20:05 #ukedchat they go from a supportive environment, to a get on with
it someone will help when they time environment!
kiwiteacheruk
20:05
@JOHNSAYERS GTP prepares you for workload and life in the
classroom - it doesn't give you depth of theoretical knowledge.
#ukedchat
Learningplusuk
20:05
The Learning Plus UK Daily is out! http://bit.ly/bsRII3 Top
stories today via @guardianedu @tesconnect @ukedchat
@stevebesley
Grevster7320:05
teaching is unreasonably difficult and stressful, we don't look after
each other's mental health in school #ukedchat
iteachyear4
20:05@Grevster73 Maybe. Would be interesting to see if GTP students
last longer than PGCE. #ukedchat
john_at_muuua
20:05 I've only now realised that the moment I became a real teacher is
when I stopped using my thought and it became instinct #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS20:06
@ianaddison I agree I firmly believe 3 years is best! #ukedchat but
what about you?
SexEdUKation
20:06
@ukedchat because I got promoted out into LEA advisory work
then had a baby.Think maternity leave may be factor for women
teachers #ukedchat
twolifetimes
20:06 #ukedchat I think it's always gonna be a big leap - once you're an
NQT the responsibility for the class is entirely yours.
iteachyear420:06
@JOHNSAYERS Same here. I also felt quite alone in my NQT year
which didn't help. #ukedchat
swelsh04
20:06
@teachingofsci @ukedchat when I was an engineer I got up at 5am
drove to sites.left at 5 home by 7pm ordering stuff equip till 9pm
nuf said?
davestacey20:06
#ukedchat 1. Probs with job - Higher stress / more pressure than
most jobs. Complete lack of flexibility. Always 'on'
john_at_muuua
20:06
Every time a holiday ends I think 'oh my god i don't know how to
teach' and then i'm in front of a class and I do. pure instinct
#ukedchat
angryjedi
20:06 @ukedchat @johnsayers I left because of 4 things. 1) behaviour. 2)
bureaucracy. 3) understaffing. 4) stress caused by 1), 2) and 3).
phillengthorn20:06
RT @colport: #ukedchat I think people go into the job assuming it's
a breeze!
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rashush2
20:07 RT @Grevster73: teaching is unreasonably difficult and stressful,
we don't look after each other's mental health in school #ukedchat
john_at_muuua
20:07
@phillengthorn @Grevster73 it's very 'fake' but necessary. the kids
don't see them as 'real teachers' not matter what we do,
#ukedchat
davestacey20:07 #ukedchat - 3. High pressure leads to 'can't do this to retirement'
view?
JOHNSAYERS
20:07 @phillengthorn @colport those who can do, those that can't teach
#ukedchat how many of us are sick of that quote?
colport
20:07 @phillengthorn Look at the time the 'celebs' have had on Jamie's
Dream school. Not as easy as they thought #ukedchat
kiwiteacheruk
20:07 @JOHNSAYERS - we have 4 NQTs at our school. I wld say I am one
of most prepared out of all, altho 4 yr BEd work route - #ukedchat
davestacey20:07
#ukedchat - 2. some people do PGCE because they don't know
what else to do after uni (those who can't etc etc)
Joeleppington
20:07 #ukedchat 2 years! Please no! My training was almost enough to
put me off teaching, but I love the job itself! 6 years in now
john_at_muuua20:08
@Grevster73 each other's? interesting thought. Teachers as a
caring community. #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:08 I did another survey in the area about what did students prefer. A)
Teacher who started the year with them.... #ukedchat
AdiNotNow20:08
I found PGCE tough to say the least but it did me some serious
insight into real school pace. #ukedchat
dailydenouement
20:08
I'm a career changer & sometimes wonder if prev experience has
given me bit more resilience or willingness to ride out bad stuff
#ukedchat
Grevster73
20:08 RT @phillengthorn: @Grevster73 induction year sounds interesting
- still part of PGCE? #ukedchat It shud be, but does not happen.
john_at_muuua
20:08 RT @iteachyear4: @Grevster73 Maybe. Would be interesting to
see if GTP students last longer than PGCE. #ukedchat
Grevster73
20:09 @john_at_muuua mental health issues are high, but few people
recognise the symptoms or know how to suppoer #ukedchat
iteachyear4
20:09
RT @ianaddison: #ukedchat surely a bigger question should be
'why is teaching so non-stop crazy?' My friends think i'm mental for
taking ANY work home
rashush220:09
Love the job but no idea how people do it who have their own kids
as well #ukedchat
ITsmartie20:09
#ukedchat Accelerated Learning conference at Coventry looking
really good. On my way tonight for an early arrival
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iteachyear4
20:09 Is it also the type of people who go into teaching as they see it as
an easy option. Should training be more realistic in Yr1? #ukedchat
ianaddison
20:09
#ukedchat surely a bigger question should be 'why is teaching so
non-stop crazy?' My friends think i'm mental for taking ANY work
home
mrcICT20:09 @ianaddison #ukedchat I spent 4yrs studying to be a teacher.
Agreed PGCE seems too quick if no previous exp
cherrylkd
20:10
#ukedchat I think many NQTs leave due to lack of support or
protection from a trained mentor. Support varies but should be
standardised
Jokprice20:10
#ukedchat i think it depends on the individual and the practical sch
experience not all staff are supportive
AdiNotNow
20:10 PGCE great for mature student with life experience and good
subject knowledge. BEd good for younger I feel #ukedchat
doc_gnome
20:10@dailydenouement #ukedchat interesting point. How manyteachers go straight from degree to PGCE and then teaching? Other
experience useful.
egalr
20:10
Frustrates me when people on my course say they're not sure they
want to teach. Make sure you want to do it before you start!!
#ukedchat
iteachyear4
20:10 @rashush2 You just juggle it all. I found I just make sure I have time
one day a week to spend with my daughter without fail #ukedchat
EnterpriseSBox
20:10
#ukedchat from my experience of meeting hundreds of NQTs, the
1st placements are KEY to development of confidence and
instinctive skills
theotheralig
20:10
@dailydenouement #ukedchat I have been in other areas of work -
think it helps resilience. Working in the Prison Service Chaplaincy
helped
davestacey20:10
I had a great NQT Mentor and loads of support. Couldn't have done
it without that. #ukedchat
purer_ethics20:10
RT @rashush2: Love the job but no idea how people do it who
have their own kids as well #ukedchat
dailydenouement
20:10
Agreed! RT @Grevster73: @john_at_muuua mental health issues
are high, but few people recognise the symptoms or know how to
suppoer #ukedchat
colport
20:10 @rashush2 I think having your own kids helps you understand
where kids are coming from developmentally #ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:10
sorry, one eye on twitter and one on prof Brian Cox tonight.
#ukedchat
Sundayteatime20:11
#ukedchat I think more remission in the first year would help.
Maybe some in the second and third year too?
john_at_muuua
20:11
@Grevster73 Agree. Wonder why I've never had training on
identifying the mental health needs of my colleagues. seen 2 many
go under#ukedchat
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davestacey
20:11 #ukedchat Wonder if 5 yr point is linked to pay. Looking elsewhere
but too expensive for a 'teacher' but don't really want to be HoD
twolifetimes20:11
@mrcICT previous experience is necessary to get onto any primary
course - very popular! #ukedchat
iteachyear420:11
RT @davestacey: I had a great NQT Mentor and loads of support.
Couldn't have done it without that. #ukedchat
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twolifetimes20:13
#ukedchat Do the stats include people who go into other
educational roles (consultancy, etc)
john_at_muuua
20:13
Worked with loads of NQTs and BTs, many fantastic. But worst
answer to 'why become a teacher?' is 'the long holidays'.
#ukedchat
davestacey20:13 Interesting points about previous experience. I have different view
of job to colleges who've only ever known education #ukedchat
Joeleppington
20:13 #ukedchat does anyone else feel that some teacher training pushes
students to adopt a robotic standardised approach to teaching?
john_at_muuua20:14
@iteachyear4 best teachers are those with a life. #ukedchat
AntHeald
20:14RT @dailydenouement: Feeling valued & supported is key. Think
profession not good at colleague support/recognition as in private
sector/industry #ukedchatAdiNotNow 20:14 @john_at_muuua You get holidays??? #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:14
Ok folks so we are getting the trend that a year seems too short a
training regime #ukedchat now for what provisions does your area
give?
deerwood
20:14
#ukedchat I'm not convinced a 1year PGCE can qualify someone to
teach as well as a 4yr B.ed . Teaching is about more than subject
knowedge
cherrylkd
20:14
#ukedchat you couldn't do justice to the teaching + learning
process if you didn't take work home. It would be unfair to ch to do
poor job
john_at_muuua20:14
RT @iteachyear4: I think 'life experience' out of education is so
important to take into the classroom #ukedchat
mrcICT
20:14
@twolifetimes let me clarify difference betwn working in ed sector
for a couple of years and spending 6 wks helping in classes
#ukedchat
footiedodd
20:14
@ukedchat hi only joined twitter yesterday. Looking forward to
sharing good ideas to enable the kids to get the best possible
education
john_at_muuua
20:14
@AdiNotNow @ianaddison some argue that's precisely the
consequence of the 'long holidays'. but work/life is the issue
#ukedchat
TeacherSabrina20:14
RT @rashush2: Love the job but no idea how people do it who
have their own kids as well #ukedchat
RSeddon
20:14
Best training would be to ask a student to plan a day then tell them
the hall's in use, the server's down & to think on their feet
#ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:15
Darlington area offers most wednesday afternoons training for
NQTs on starters, plenaries, main body of lesson, accelerated ideas
#ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:15
@AdiNotNow I've forced myself. seriously. Try REALLY hard to
never take work home. #ukedchat
colport20:15
#ukedchat ...similar to those Armstrong & Miller sketches "...so I
became a teacher!!!'
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AdiNotNow20:15
@john_at_muuua @iteachyear4 Tell that to our SLT and LA
#ukedchat
dailydenouement
20:15 Yep! RT @phillengthorn: it's not until you're an NQT that you find
out how lonely a profession teaching can be #ukedchat
ianaddison20:15 #ukedchat if by some magic cure, your working week was cut down
to '9-5' and no work went home, would you take short holidays?
colport20:15
#ukedchat I also think there are teachers who don't know what
else to do in life, therefore become teachers :-(
kiwiteacheruk
20:15
@davestacey I agree with differing views, but views often devalued
or not considered because as NQT I am considered inexperienced
#ukedchat
BrainTrack
20:15
A video to make you remember why you're a teacher
http://wp.me/p1obo4-2p RT @rbnpepper #education #teaching
#teachers #edchat #ukedchat
phillengthorn20:15 it's not until you're an NQT that you find out how lonely a
profession teaching can be #ukedchat
susanbanister
20:15 @ianaddison @AdiNotNow You don't have to be in school still to
work late most nights. I often work in the evenings #ukedchat
john_at_muuua
20:16 @ianaddison no. I became a teacher partly so that I could visit my
family abroad. It's the only job that lets me. #ukedchat
Grevster73
20:16
RT @Totallywired77: #ukedchat my PGCE course leader hadn't
been in a classroom for over ten years! But they had taught? Is that
a bad thing?
Mallrat_uk
20:16
I think there are loads.. @colport: #ukedchat I think there are
teachers who don't know what else to do, therefore become
teachers :-(
JOHNSAYERS 20:16 does your area offer this? #ukedchat
kiwiteacheruk
20:16
RT @phillengthorn: it's not until you're an NQT that you find out
how lonely a profession teaching can be #ukedchat
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davestacey
20:17 @ianaddison Many teachers would work to fill time available
(including TMs over holidays!). Issue for me is flexability. #ukedchat
Mallrat_uk
20:17
Yes @ianaddison: #ukedchat if by some magic, your working
week was cut down to '9-5' and no work went home, would you
take short holidays?
ianaddison
20:18#ukedchat it's also interesting how many teachers end up withteachers. I feel that @charliedeane (sort of) understands when I
need to work!
phillengthorn20:18
I think a 2yr PGCE with some sort of induction year would work??
#ukedchat
deerwood20:18
RT @gideonwilliams: #ukedchat Does increased flexibility come
with Academy status? Less job security perhaps
ITsmartie
20:18
#ukedchat Imagine if cuts mean teacher training ends up in schools
entirely! Only time I ever really had to think deeply - a massive
loss!
davestacey
20:18 In HE, late night = late start next day. In schools you're more tired
starting at the same time. Lack of flexibility big issue #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:18
RT @Totallywired77: #ukedchat my PGCE course leader hadn't
been in a classroom for over ten years! At the time though we
didn't question her
john_at_muuua
20:18
RT @JOHNSAYERS: How many NQTs have the head or senior
management constantly offering support, guidance, moral
support? #ukedchat
sophiebessemer
20:18
Jumping on #ukedchat bandwagon - tell all 2ndary teachers + NQTs
there's actually 70,000 prizes 4 Youtube Dream Teachers + odds
look high!
marketspi
20:18 #ukedchat when I was an nqt I didn't have a work-life balance. Only
my organisation of resources etc made it easier in later yrs.
Mallrat_uk
20:18 I only feel the need for long holidays as I don't feel like I get
weekends/evenings to myself.. @ianaddison #ukedchat
Grevster73
20:18
Perhaps Gove is right & all training should take place in schs,
sounds like few teachers have faith in the uni contribution here
#ukedchat
brianhuxley20:18
#ukedchat holidays already short?? How many teachers get theholidays they appear to get?!
brianhuxley20:19
#@john_at_muuua Yes - it is professional dialogue. #ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:19
@sophiebessemer education as reality TV show? #ukedchat
AdiNotNow20:19
School where I am Governor has SCITT students. All do very well
#ukedchat
ianinsheffield
20:19
RT @ianaddison: #ukedchat if by some magic cure, your working
week was cut down to 9-5 and no work went home, would you
take short holidays?
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iteachyear4
20:19
@Grevster73 Sorry to say but I did feel that a lot of the uni days
were box ticking days and added very little to what I needed.
#ukedchat
john_at_muuua 20:19 is what we are doing now counted as work? #ukedchat
davestacey
20:20
For me it's not the length of holidays that's the issue, I'd just like
reg terms with 2 wk break between to properly recharge
#ukedchat
dailydenouement
20:20
I think there should be a secondment system where in yr 2 or 3 of
teaching you go to another school for term. Keep things fresh!
#ukedchat
iteachyear4
20:20 @ianaddison It's true! I've been with non-teachers and they just
don't get the hours needed to give to the job. #ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:20
@ianaddison @charliedeane and teachers make the best parents.
serious quality time! #ukedchat
ianaddison
20:20@Mallrat_uk evenings? oh yeah the time I have a bit of food, do
some work and go to bed #ukedchat
sequinelephant
20:20
Its made clear during application/ training that teaching isn't an
easy ride. I'm not sure why so many are suprised that its tough
#ukedchat
JayeRHill
20:20
@deerwood I'm not convinced that going from school to a 4th BeD
than back into school also makes a good teacher. Experience does
#ukedchat
doc_gnome20:20
@EnterpriseSBox #ukedchat fair point but how many have other
experience. What should we do for those that don't?
mbrayford
20:20 #ukedchat teaching is not a 9-5 job. Enjoy planning creative lessons
and prepping for them. Feel paperwork could be streamlined
kiwiteacheruk
20:21 @ianaddison @Mallrat_uk Agree about evenings!! Throw 3 kids of
own into the mix!!! #noworklifebalance! #ukedchat
dailydenouement20:21
Totally agree RT @sarahjnl: #UKEdChat in school quality training is
vital, tutors have to be current and passionate
Janshs20:21
#ukedchat @Laura_987 35 years and lots of moaning and lots of
joy later - I say no keep going
phillengthorn
20:21
RT @dailydenouement: I think there should be a secondment
system where in yr 2 or 3 of teaching you go to another school for
term. Keep things fresh! #ukedchat
sarahjnl20:21
#UKEdChat in school quality training is vital, tutors have to be
current and passionate
davestacey
20:22
RT @dailydenouement: There should be a secondment system
where in yr 2 or 3 of teaching you go to another school for term.
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Totallywired77
20:22 #ukedchat for NQT's to develop into creative facilitators of learning
they need mentoring from creative facilitators of learning
sarahjnl20:22
#UKEdChat prospect of making a difference in young peoples lives
til I'm 67 is a bit daunting
ianinsheffield20:22
@mbrayford Why can't teaching be a 9-5 job? Honestly, it's so less
stressful knowing the precise length of your working day.#ukedchat
colport 20:22 @gideonwilliams Should be mandatory #ukedchat
john_at_muuua
20:22
silly question, but after all the training why exactly do we make
NQTs teach a sample lesson at interview? are they really
helpful?#ukedchat
Janshs20:22
RT @sarahjnl #UKEdChat in school quality training is vital, tutors
have to be current and passionate
colport
20:22
RT @gideonwilliams: #ukedchat Remember at York Uni where
PGCE lecturers were required to do a school secondment every 2-3
yrs
JOHNSAYERS
20:22 I get told I have great subject knowledge and yet my degree and
masters have nothing to do with most of my curriculum! #ukedchat
geraldhaigh1
20:23
@john_at_muuua The sample lesson is OK so long as people
observing have a sense of proportion about what to expect.
#ukedchat
Jokprice20:23
@davestacey agreed 1week half term is spent working 2 means
you can relaz as well #ukedchat
13SciDave
20:23 #ukedchat Wish I'd picked up this earlier tonight. Teaching is hard
work ... but still think the good bits are just amazing.
JOHNSAYERS
20:23
Should NQTs tour schools in an area and find NQT tutors who are
like minded to aid their acceleration process of learning ideas
#ukedchat
Mallrat_uk20:23
I am glad I am not with another teacher.. Means I switch off
sometimes! @ianaddison @charliedeane #ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:23
@sarahjnl try not to think about it. then a Year 9 annoys me and I
gain perspective! ;-) #ukedchat
egalr20:23
@Laura_987 all the tweets suggesting NQT is much harder than
PGCE is worrying me slightly! :S #ukedchat
doc_gnome
20:23@Grevster73 #ukedchat Gove being right; a bit of a worry! I thinkyou have a point though. I learnt more in school than Uni based
lectures.
AdiNotNow
20:23
Spent some time this academic year seconded, training BEds in IT
use in primary schools. Opened my eyes.... New ideas, visions
#ukedchat
cleverfiend
20:23
I wonder why I'm not snowed under with work? What am I not
doing? Should I feel guilty? Is it because I work in special ed?
#ukedchat
bellaale20:23
RT @Totallywired77: #ukedchat for NQT's to develop into creative
facilitators of learning they need mentoring from creativefacilitators of learning
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marketspi20:23
@ianaddison #ukedchat isn't that mostly because teachers don't
get out much & get together with colleagues?!
davestacey20:23
@dailydenouement I'd extend that to cross phase as well
#ukedchat
Janshs 20:23 @sarahjnl daunting but amaing? #ukedchat
KnikiDavies20:23
@john_at_muuua @ianaddison @charliedeane but my son was
crying yesterday because I've been working on reports for so long:o( #ukedchat
Janshs 20:24 @sarahjnl or even amazing #ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:24
@KnikiDavies @ianaddison @charliedeane there is that. Oh gods,
coursework moderation hell! #ukedchat
dailydenouement
20:24 Absolutely - would be great RT @davestacey: @dailydenouement
I'd extend that to cross phase as well #ukedchat
ianaddison20:24
@dailydenouement don't leave. Think about it. It;s a bloody
amazing job!! #ukedchat
dailydenouement20:24 What advice would you give to a relatively new teacher thinking of
leaving then? #ukedchat
sarahjnl20:25
#UKEdChat don't get me started on Jamie Oliver.... I don't pretend
to cook, Jamie don't dabble!
tas_sasso
20:25
Teaching looks appealing to those struggling for jobs but have
degrees. You need a commitment and passion to do this job
#ukedchat
AdiNotNow
20:25
@dailydenouement speak to an experienced teacher and ask for
advice or help. Most of all, would your heart break if you left?
#ukedchat
kirstyforbes
20:25 Would having more than 1 year in your 1st school help?I would feel
better this year if I was still in 1st school consolidating #ukedchat
john_at_muuua 20:25 @JOHNSAYERS yes. want them to. great idea! :-) #ukedchat
davestacey
20:25 I do worry that current training model isn't giving us the kind of
teachers that we need. Training to yesterdays model? #ukedchat
dailydenouement
20:25
Wants to point out this is hypothetical! RT @ianaddison:
@dailydenouement don't leave. Think about it. It;s a bloody
amazing job!! #ukedchat
deerwood 20:25 @dailydenouement close the door quietly after you.#ukedchat
Janshs
20:26
@Laura_987 yep u've got loads 2 look forward to; how else can
you keep young (forever?), laugh every day (almost) & never be
bored #ukedchat
john_at_muuua
20:26 @geraldhaigh1 why is it OK? What exactly does it tell us? What
about really experienced teachers doing it? should we? #ukedchat
Totallywired77
20:26
#ukedchat with LEA's no more local schools need to develop
federations where teachers lead CPD sessions for teachers. SLT can
organise it
MrGPG20:26 @john_at_muuua You'd test drive a car before you bought it and
wouldn't just believe the specs #ukedchat
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sophiebessemer
20:26 @john_at_muuua #ukedchat Absolutely not. Dream Teachers is
the antithesis of the reality TV. It's for real teachers.
Janshs20:27
@Laura_987 not forgetting the chance to read the asbestos plan :-)
#ukedchat
13SciDave20:27 @dailydenouement #ukedchat Have a long hard think - it is, as
@ianaddison says a bloody brilliant job ... but a hard one!
Educationiser
20:27
#ukedchat Personal tutor said in the first few weeks: "#PGCE is a
two year course squashed into a year" - spot on in my humble
opinion.
davestacey20:27
Does it just take 5 yrs for people to realise that!?!? #ukedchat
john_at_muuua
20:27
@egalr @Laura_987 Being an NQT is MUCH better. 90% of
behaviour management is school person, can't do it as a BT
#ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:27OK FOLKS LETS START THINKING CREATIVELY NOW. HOW CAN WEKEEP NQTS IN TEACHING? #ukedchat what ideas do we have for
training regimes?
davestacey
20:27 There are times I forget, but for me, this is the best job in the
world. If that isn't the case then it must be awful. #ukedchat
sarahjnl20:27
#UKEdChat there is scopefor slt doing more hours for undisturbed
quality planning
Mallrat_uk
20:27 #ukedchat I 'only' got an ordinary degree,in Gove's plan I wouldn't
be a teacher but I have only had good or outstanding #justsaying
john_at_muuua
20:28 @mrgpg Would I test drive someone else's car with them present?
(sorry, stretched the metaphor somewhat!) #ukedchat
damoward
20:28
RT @deerwood: #ukedchat I'm not convinced a 1year PGCE can
qualify someone to teach as well as a 4yr B.ed . Teaching is about
more than subject knowedge
Joeleppington20:28
@dailydenouement #ukedchat put everything else to one side and
focus completely on the children.
davestacey20:28
Does anyone know how UK dropout figures compare
internationally? #ukedchat
ianinsheffield
20:29@JOHNSAYERS Encouraging them into support networks like thepositive, inspiring atmosphere found here #ukedchat Build up your
PLN!
john_at_muuua
20:29
@egalr @Laura_987 Being an NQT is MUCH better. 90% of
behaviour management is school persona, can't do it as a BT
#ukedchat
davestacey
20:29 Give them time to do the kind of job they want. Frustration at not
having time to do it 'properly' my biggest bugbear #ukedchat
kirstyforbes20:29
@rashush2 true! My 1st school was fab and would have been good
to have another year to really develop at same school and stage#ukedchat
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jennitonic8020:31
#ukedchat I'd love more support and less feeling like being
negatively judged. Paranoid or wrong school choice?
JOHNSAYERS
20:32 @IaninSheffield totally agree #ukedchat so should the training
programme have that focus rather than lecture halls?
PICTR_Blog20:32
RT @Totallywired77: #ukedchat avoid telling NQT's that a three
part lesson is the way to plan for deep learning
Mallrat_uk
20:32 #ukedchat make sure the NQT mentor is actually a good role model
and enthusiastic etc. We have NQT quitting but has little support.
Grevster73
20:32
RT @tas_sasso: Teaching looks appealing to those struggling for
jobs but have degrees. You need a commitment and passion to do
this job #ukedchat
schools4lifeuk20:32
how could NQTs have more support for their health and wellbeing?
#ukedchat
AntHeald20:32
Expectation on NQT's to plan to the point of virtually scripting
lessons is unrealistic. Nearly did for me 18yrs ago. Worse now.#ukedchat
brianhuxley
20:32 RT @deerwood: Do schools welcome NQTs with new ideas? Or do
they try to mold them into existing practices? #ukedchat
john_at_muuua
20:32 I don't see teacher turnover as a problem. I'd rather have a great
NQT for a few years than a stuck in a rut teacher for life. ukedchat
paulhaigh
20:32
#ukedchat The Teaching School idea is to keep mentoring and
tutoring a trainee right through the career all the way to leadership
and on
deerwood20:32
Do schools welcome NQTs with new ideas? Or do they try to mold
them into existing practices? #ukedchat
sarahjnl20:32
#UKEdChat we have 3 gtps who all sparkle with our kids, a privilege
to see!
AdiNotNow
20:33 @colport @jennitonic80 Not just OFSTED but LAs and SL who
quickly forget what it's like at the screen face. #ukedchat
rashush2
20:33 #ukedchat If i didn't always feel so overwhelmed by busyness, I'd
be able to support NQTs better And other colleagues
ianinsheffield
20:33@LeahJames21 Why is that? What do you think your course needsto do to equip you to survive & thrive in your first few years?
#ukedchat
paulhaigh
20:33 One sad thing is failing schools aren't allowed students and NQTs-
who would bring the latest ideas and energy #ukedchat
kirstyforbes
20:33 #ukedchat negativity from other teachers in staffroom, and lack of
others up for change and innovation can really bring an rqt down!
Mallrat_uk 20:33 #ukedchat and yes others of us do try..
Joeleppington
20:33@john_at_muuua #ukedchat there are many potentially excellentnqt's who may leave for very avoidable reasons, surely we want to
keep them!
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boondocksYEAH
20:33
Behaviour. Realisation that the job is never done.Being on your
own with a sudden (in some cases) lack of support #ukedchat
@dailydenouement
colport
20:34
RT @SchoolDuggery: We know Free Schools don't have to employ
qualified teachers, but do their headteachers need NPQH?
#ukedchat
tweetingteach20:34 @AntHeald The three part lesson is not always the best way to
plan, the 5 part lesson, even less so #ukedchat
rashush2
20:34 #ukedchat I think being part of a supportive community of practice
is massively important for most people. Needs time.
jennitonic80
20:34
@deerwood #ukedchat regularly told to forget my ideas and focus
on school rules. Very demotivating as LOVE my career choice
FINALLY!
kirstyforbes
20:34
RT @JOHNSAYERS: How many training programmes offer our
everyday job? Planning, Marking, differentiation, behaviour
management, targets analysis, #ukedchat
cherrylkd
20:34
#ukedchat standardised, accredited mentor training course lasting
1 term . Teach mentor to teach NQTs how to survive + work life
balance
kirstyforbes
20:34
RT @MrGPG: the best way to stop NQTs leaving is to recruit them
more vigorously in the first place. A passion for teaching /
education #Ukedchat
colport20:34
@AdiNotNow @jennitonic80 Agree. #ukedchat It's like an
initiation! :-(
sarahjnl
20:34 #UKEdChat networking schools, giving real experience shadowing
staff in different contexts gives nqt a real flavour
Mallrat_uk
20:34
Or 5-part in our school! @Totallywired77: #ukedchat avoid
telling NQT's that a three part lesson is the way to plan for deep
learning
miss_harfner
20:34 #ukedchat I'm a #PGCE student and I'm already considering putting
off NQT year due to too much stress and bad work/life balance.
Totallywired77
20:34
RT @paulhaigh: One sad thing is failing schools aren't allowed
students and NQTs- who would bring the latest ideas and energy
#ukedchat
AntHeald
20:34RT @PICTR_Blog: RT @Totallywired77: #ukedchat avoid tellingNQT's that a three part lesson is the way to plan for deep learning
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iteachyear4
20:35
Think support in school needs to be improved for all teachers, not
just NQTs. Too many are out to tread on others to get ahead.
#ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:35
@miss_harfner no sarcasm, but how would you overcome that
without doing the NQT year? ukedchat
sarahjnl20:36
#UKEdChat networking is crucial, sharing joys and angsts and
supporting each other, it's also list of fun
iteachyear4
20:36
RT @Grevster73: we need to understand that the 1st 5 y r a v
steep learning curve: more support & nurtiurng is needed
#ukedchat
iteachyear4
20:36
RT @dailydenouement: I feel that NQT/ITT should include
assertiveness training - people need to know they can say no, they
can ask for help etc #ukedchat
jennitonic80
20:36
#ukedchat mystudents make great progress, lessons are engaging. I
get shot down for having not typed up a detailed lesson
plan.Priorities?
sarahjnl20:37 #ukedchat isn't it more that permanent jobs are like rocking horse
poo! Nqts leave cos can't get jobs????
JOHNSAYERS20:37
@LeahJames21 agree Leah #ukedchat is the place for you and in
your local area
richardsw1620:37
#ukedchat Why do NQTs leave? Poor training/supervision in their
first school, lack of proactive mentoring.
jennitonic8020:37
@kirstyforbes that's exactly what's happening to me. #ukedchat
Mallrat_uk
20:37 Agreed, we just had NQT pass but then the school sacked her.. She
shouldn't have been passed! @julietteheppell #ukedchat
AdiNotNow
20:37
@dailydenouement I feel all teachers need to know how to be
assertive to their SLT! After all need to know when not to press
staff #ukedchat
egalr
20:37 RT @iteachyear4: I think the competition for jobs doesn't help as
some NQTs end up in schools that they aren't suited to #ukedchat
ianinsheffield
20:37
@JOHNSAYERS Probably doesn't matter where it comes from, so
long as it happens. If you recognise the power of a PLN, big it up
#ukedchat
john_at_muuua 20:37
@jennitonic80 'I don't want to see lesson plans, I want to see
planned lessons' :-) ukedchat
iteachyear420:37
I think the competition for jobs doesn't help as some NQTs end up
in schools that they aren't suited to #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:38
#ukedchat teach meets need to be more regular in areas perhaps.
Introduce days in the PGCE programme where students attend
teachmeets
SusanElkinJourn
20:38
#ukedchat In over 3 decades never taught anything remotely
resembling 3 part lesson. Much more fluid & organic - always.
Spontanaity vital
LeahJames2120:38
@JOHNSAYERS Ill be an NQT soon I think having connections with
other NQTs that are going through the same situation would help.#ukedchat
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kirstyforbes20:38
@jennitonic80 it's the worst! I wish they would go if they hate it so
much! #ukedchat
MrGPG
20:38
@jennitonic80 the lesson might have been a fluke. The point of a
plan is to demonstrate longitudinal thinking and metacognition
#ukedchat
jennitonic8020:38
@paulhaigh here here. Uni encouraged our fresh blood. Shot down
moment step in school. #ukedchat
rashush2
20:38 #ukedchat also I think lots of new teachers, specially good ones,
get overloaded with curriculum responsibility before they're ready
john_at_muuua20:38
RT @sarahjnl: #UKEdChat networking is crucial, sharing joys and
angsts and supporting each other, it's also list of fun
davestacey
20:38 RT @iteachyear4: Think support in school needs to be improved for
all teachers, not just NQTs. < completely agree #ukedchat
jackieschneider
20:38RT @sarahjnl: #UKEdChat networking is crucial, sharing joys and
angsts and supporting each other, it's also list of fun
schools4lifeuk
20:38 RT @sarahjnl: #UKEdChat networking is crucial, sharing joys and
angsts and supporting each other, its also lots of fun #ukedchat
RSeddon
20:38
I've seen first hand just how seriously stress can affect teachers
and agree with @iteachyear4 about support wholeheartedly.
#ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS20:39
right at the end of the chat tonight I think a few tweetpolls one for
the preferred training route #ukedchat
Grevster73
20:39 RT @john_at_muuua: @iteachyear4 Good point. Always tell my
BTs that they must choose the school, not the reverse. #ukedchat
iteachyear4
20:39
@RSeddon Was poorly supported first 3 terms of my NQT year
IMO. I felt v.alone and considered leaving that school. Glad I didn't!
#ukedchat
paulhaigh
20:39
@LeahJames21 #ukedchat links with other NQTs is good, links with
RQTs also very good, telling you how it will be in a couple of yrs
time
danniisgreat
20:39
@iteachyear4 do you then think people with a previous career
rather than those straight out of school/uni cope best with nqt
year #ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:39
@iteachyear4 Good point. Always tell my BTs that they mustchoose the school, not the reverse. #ukedchat
Totallywired77
20:39
@jennitonic80 @deerwood school "rules" or vision should b
focussed on learning & nothing else never let anyone tell you
otherwise #ukedchat
Mallrat_uk
20:40 I work at an academy of excellence which has a family of 8 schools
and we have NQT events to allow NQTs to get together #ukedchat
ZoeAndrewsAST
20:40
#ukedchat sorry late tonight, parents evening! Are stats still 50%
leave within 3 years? Think quality of mentors and SLT support
vital.
ukedchat20:40
@footiedodd Please follow the #ukedchat hash tag, and enjoy the
conversation :-)
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iteachyear4
20:40
@danniisgreat Being someone who came into teaching later...yes!
Seriously though, think it's more an individual characteristic.
#ukedchat
doc_gnome
20:40
@tas_sasso #ukedchat you make a good point. How many go into
teaching because of a lack of what they think is a decent
alternative?
cherrylkd
20:40 @paulhaigh#ukedchat I agree. I learn so much every year from my
new batch of student teachers and any NQTs I mentor
LeahJames21
20:40
@IaninSheffield a lot more time school based rather than uni.
Some are fab but I learn far more on placement in real situations
#ukedchat
paulhaigh
20:40
@jennitonic80 you need to work in a school like mine- there isn't
time not to spot, nurture and bring on talent in our trade
#ukedchat
AdiNotNow20:41 @danniisgreat @iteachyear4 depends upon their prior jobs. Hi
stress then maybe. #ukedchat. Need own kids maybe?
jackieschneider
20:41
#ukedchat - sorry I'm late. Been planning a campaign with chefs 2
keep cooking on curric Lots of high profile chefs have huge respect
4 us!
Grevster73
20:41
RT @ZoeAndrewsAST: #ukedchat sorry late tonight, parents
evening! Are stats still 50% leave within 3 years? Th (cont)
http://deck.ly/~IzMAd
paulhaigh
20:41
@cherrylkd #ukedchat its one reason why we have 20+ students
each year- we get to appoint a few too to posts, they bring ideas
and energy
kirstyforbes
20:42 RT @iteachyear4: I think the competition for jobs doesn't help as
some NQTs end up in schools that they aren't suited to #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:42
After 1 year I was running my geography department. I only
managed this through great only websites, forums #ukedchat NOW
twitter, blogs
colport20:42
RT @inner_spark: @colport yes,or actors who can't get acting work
so teach drama instead! #ukedchat
ianinsheffield 20:42 @JOHNSAYERS Or organise them! #NQTMeet ?#ukedchat
sarahjnl20:42
#UKEdChat all staff need to find their own style within nurturing
and standards contexts. Surely it's down to ht of the school jobsare in
Totallywired77
20:42
RT @LeahJames21: @IaninSheffield a lot more time school based
rather than uni. Some are fab but I learn far more on placement in
real situations #ukedchat
iteachyear4
20:42 @Grevster73 Is that because they have tried other jobs and know
it doesn't have to be as tough as teaching is? #ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:42
@SusanElkinJourn 3 parts? what happened to the 4 part lesson?! ;-
) #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:43I'd be happy to go along to a North East NQTmeet to offer mysupport and open door (online, house) to any teacher wanting help
#ukedchat
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iteachyear4
20:43 @LeahJames21 Totally advise against that! You will hate being in a
school where you're not allowed to 'flourish' #ukedchat
LeahJames21
20:43
@iteachyear4 I agree I've been told to apply to every school and
year to get a job rather than finding a school/year that suits me
#ukedchat
paulhaigh
20:43 @JOHNSAYERS I agree with @thebuffetking that ALL teachers
should use twitter best CPD I've ever had #ukedchat
Mallrat_uk
20:43 Do you not think uni days are useful for PGCE, not so much for
content but for venting to others in same position? #ukedchat
Totallywired77
20:43
RT @ZoeAndrewsAST: #ukedchat sorry late tonight, parents
evening! Are stats still 50% leave within 3 years? Think quality of
mentors and SLT support vital.
AdiNotNow20:44 Learned loads from helping my own children. Helped me prepare
for teaching. Definatetly helped when I started to teach. #ukedchat
ianinsheffield
20:44
@LeahJames21 Which is kinda strange because I now feel I'm
learning more (after 20 yrs in classroom) now I'm back (PT) at Uni :-
) #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:44 The ideas I get from twitter have revolutionised my teaching so
training programmes really need to get involved #ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:44
@cherrylkd #ukedchat its one reason why we have students each
year- they bring ideas and energy... ditto
SusanElkinJourn 20:44@john_at_muuua Mine never had any 'parts' at all. Ofsted would
shoot me at dawn now. #ukedchat
primaryict20:44
Does anyone know of a good list of hash tags for PGCE students,
and NQT's? #ukedchat #naace
jennitonic80 20:45 @Mallrat_uk #ukedchat that sounds great!!
sarahjnl
20:45
RT @JOHNSAYERS: I'd be happy to go along to a North East
NQTmeet to offer my support and open door (online, house) to any
teacher wanting help #ukedchat
Totallywired77
20:45
RT @JOHNSAYERS: The ideas I get from twitter have revolutionised
my teaching so training programmes really need to get involved
#ukedchat
john_at_muuua20:45
@SusanElkinJourn Ha! I thought I was winning on parts there for aminute! #ukedchat
LeahJames21
20:45 @iteachyear4 that's what I think I have only applied to schools
where I have a certain feeling towards instead #ukedchat
paulhaigh20:45
@SusanElkinJourn I bet your lesson had many episodes, you just
didn't called them starters plenaries etc #ukedchat
iteachyear420:45
@Grevster73 I don't envy the unis TBH. What works for one, is a
nightmare for another! #ukedchat
jennitonic8020:45
@paulhaigh #ukedchat chose wrong school. Need to network!!
Love the kids. The NEED people like me. Gutted aboutmanagement :-((
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paulhaigh
20:46
@JOHNSAYERS #ukedchat interesting idea but teacher training and
teaching means teaching SEN students, do that alongside good
teachers at 1st
jackieschneider
20:46
RT @JOHNSAYERS: The ideas I get from twitter have revolutionised
my teaching so training programmes really need to get involved
#ukedchat
AntHeald
20:46RT @JOHNSAYERS: The ideas I get from twitter have revolutionisedmy teaching so training programmes really need to get involved
#ukedchat
SusanElkinJourn
20:46
@paulhaigh Of course. But they weren't rigidly pre-planned. I went
with what was right for those students at that time - instinct.
#ukedchat
narthernlad20:46
@Educationiser get you, straight into ukedchat too! Great cpd!!!!
Bonus points for Ben!
AdiNotNow20:46
@jennitonic80 @paulhaigh Management, these days, is an ever
increasing hazard of education #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:46How about part of the training programme should be to be ateaching assistant for 2 months and work with the SEN department
#ukedchat
AdiNotNow
20:47 @JOHNSAYERS Was a TA for 12 months before teaching but can
give a different mindset not desireable for teachers #ukedchat
MrGPG
20:47 @IaninSheffield no. Collaboratively planning a lesson and sharing
the feedback is a great way to reflect and learn. #ukedchat
sarahjnl20:47
#UKEdChat how about being a student in class how could you
further differentiate for abilities!
john_at_muuua20:47
right, time to put daughter to bed. Thanks for an inspiring evening
guys. great thinking here as ever. #ukedchat
iteachyear420:47
@LeahJames21 Good for you! Don't worry if all around you are
getting jobs. Your job will find you! #ukedchat
Henry_Platten20:47
RT @stuartice: #UKEdChat @schools4lifeuk could help set up a
network. Wellbeing and support essential
JOHNSAYERS20:47
Should we have designated schools, locations for teachmeets so
teachers get consistency? #ukedchat
deannaGTP
20:47
RT @Totallywired77: #ukedchat for NQT's to develop into creative
facilitators of learning they need mentoring from creative
facilitators of learning
danniisgreat
20:47
@iteachyear4 @leahjames21 See this too often on PGCE. Bad
move. Important to carefully consider the school, ethos, location
etc #ukedchat
LeahJames21
20:47
@paulhaigh I agree! My PLN has opened my eyes a lot to the
teaching community. Helps when my family are clueless about the
stress #ukedchat
ianinsheffield
20:48
RT @MrGPG: @IaninSheffield no. Collaboratively planning a lesson
and sharing the feedback is a great way to reflect and learn.
#ukedchat
didactylos
20:48#ukedchat as someone who has left after 36 years I take my hat offto any of you newbies who stay the course, far tougher than in my
day
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deannaGTP
20:48
RT @iteachyear4: @ianaddison It's true! I've been with non-
teachers and they just don't get the hours needed to give to the
job. #ukedchat
sarahjnl
20:48 RT @JOHNSAYERS: Should we have designated schools, locations
for teachmeets so teachers get consistency? #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
20:48@paulhaigh my PGCE year had zero SEN training and I wascompletely swamped 1st year in NT on my own #ukedchat thats
where that came from
julietteheppell
20:48 #ukedchat surely part of it is about being less insular - sharing and
learning from best practise world wide! That's rare!
frogphilp20:48
@JOHNSAYERS Govt calls those - training schools. Let's not do that -
all the power in one place #ukedchat
Mallrat_uk20:48
I believe 'parts' were partly brought in for those who don't have
that instinct though! @SusanElkinJourn #ukedchat
SusanElkinJourn
20:49#ukedchat Seriously, great shame that formulaic lesson planninghas replaced real on-your-feet responsiveness to student need.
#ukedchat
JCBarrington
20:49
@Educationiser As a student on a 4yr BEd thinking reducing it to 3
is silly, can't even imagine what a 1yr PGCE would be like.
#ukedchat
paulhaigh
20:49
@JOHNSAYERS #ukedchat that's bad, another nail in the coffin for
PGCE? if you trained in schools with SEN kids you'd couldn't not
pick it up
EnterpriseSBox20:49
#ukedchat has been excellent tonight. Check it out Thursdays 8-
9pm each week. Thanks @JOHNSAYERS
jennitonic8020:49
#ukedchat anyone know of an NQT support group/meet thing in
Sussex??
jackieschneider20:49
RT @sarahjnl: #UKEdChat how about being a student in class how
could you further differentiate for abilities!
tj007
20:49
only just got here - is the topic NQT retention? My PGCE was a 2yr
full time course - pressure a lot less & more time to grow
#ukedchat
MrGPG20:50
@jennitonic80 disagree. Surely you can share written plans ;-)
clearly not every lesson. #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS20:50
Ok folks last 10 minutes are upon us #ukedchat how about a core
of volunteers to create NQT teachmeets for April?? #ukedchat I'lldo NE
iamclairei
20:50
@deannaGTP @deannaGTP @ianaddison #ukedchat I agree.love
job so don't mind hours but some friends don't get how I've
ALWAYS got work to do!
paulhaigh
20:50
#ukedchat we have to get over the idea that when you get QTS
your training is done- that should be just the start, career long
learning
susanbanister
20:50
RT @SusanElkinJourn: #ukedchat Seriously, great shame that
formulaic lesson planning has replaced real on-your-feet
responsiveness to student need. #ukedchat
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LeahJames21
20:50
@IaninSheffield wow maybe my thoughts will change after 20yrs
teaching :) I think on placement I learn more about the job
#ukedchat
iteachyear420:50
@jennitonic80 I'd be willing to help set one up in
Worthing/Brighton area if there was interest #ukedchat
PICTR_Blog20:51 @paulhaigh Don't think that applies to all PGCE courses. Have had
some SEN input on mine. How much is enough though? #ukedchat
deannaGTP
20:51
RT @kiwiteacheruk: RT @phillengthorn: it's not until you're an NQT
that you find out how lonely a profession teaching can be
#ukedchat
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twithelpme
20:52
#twithelp from @primaryict: Does anyone know of a good list of
hash tags for PGCE students, and NQT's? #ukedchat #naace
http://bit.ly/ewGWKX
twolifetimes
20:52
@paulhaigh @JOHNSAYERS There are specific SEN tasks set by the
TDA that most PGCEs do I think. But it always depends on the
school #ukedchat
jackieschneider
20:52#ukedchat - I only did 6 months of PGCE as I was seriously I'll.Started teaching 3 months later having never done a full teaching
practise
AdiNotNow
20:52 I think quality of PGCE varies widely across UK. That's the biggest
issue. Not enough good schools for students in Unis #ukedchat
sarahjnl
20:52
#UKEdChat surely formulaic lesson planning went out with
worksheets, we aren't factory production workers, these are
children
JOHNSAYERS20:52
@paulhaigh exactly that was my thought for rotating schools more.
SEN, school with behaviour problems, a successful school etc#ukedchat
SusanElkinJourn20:52
@Mallrat_uk In that case they're in the wrong job. #ukedchat
mrcICT20:52
@paulhaigh Is this not the whole point of the induction process?
#ukedchat
Mallrat_uk
20:53
Hard to create jobs when so many schools offering
redundancies!@JenScrine: #ukedchat RT @JenScrine:
@JOHNSAYERS create enough jobs,...
mrcICT20:53
@jennitonic80 I know ESCC have NQT network meetings, not sure
about WSCC or Brighton? #ukedchat
LeahJames21
20:53
RT @paulhaigh: #ukedchat we have to get over the idea that when
you get QTS your training is done- that should be just the start,
career long learning
Totallywired77
20:53
RT @cherrylkd: @john sayers #ukedchat The new teaching schools
have a requirement for expert teaching mentors. This may help to
keep some NQTs
jennitonic80 20:53 @iteachyear4 #ukedchat let's do it!!! I teach at TLA!
JOHNSAYERS20:53
@JenScrine Is that why you considered/consider working abroad?
#ukedchat
MrGPG20:53 @mrcICT clearly. If planning, teaching, observation and reflection
is a supportive development aid = excellent cpd #ukedchat
paulhaigh
20:53
@mrcICT #ukedchat yes but induction yr ends, and for some its like
'phew I can relax now' would u fancy going to a Dr who stopped
learning?
ianinsheffield
20:53
RT @paulhaigh: #ukedchat we have to get over the idea that when
u get QTS yr training is done- should be just the start, career long
lrning
ianinsheffield20:54
@paulhaigh Wassat?! Dr Who's stopped learning? Surely not? ;-)
#ukedchat
jennitonic80
20:54@MrGPG #ukedchat point taken. Share ideas and use writtenreflections which help tweak SoW etc. Will try writing a few more
in future ;-)
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brickbybricktc
20:54
RT @culturelearning: Are the arts hardest hit by HEFCE cuts to
university funding? http://bit.ly/g6eKNy #artsfunding #ukedchat
#culturelearning
JenScrine
20:54
Yes no jobs at all in wales. Hundreds apply 4 each post RT
@JOHNSAYERS Is that why you considered/consider working
abroad? #ukedchat
danniisgreat20:54 @jackieschneider seriously you were given a job and QTS without
having completed your practise? #ukedchat
sarahjnl
20:54
#UKEdChat in Finland it's 7 yrs training, teachers are the top
graduates who are top teachers and that's why standards are so
much higher!
carrief7
20:54 Is there any sense in the phrase "Teachers are born and not
made?" My mum swears by it and I feel it could be true! #ukedchat
DeclanFleming20:54
#ukedchat - [1of2] want to big up my former HoD. When I was
NQT, backed me to the hilt (kids + SMT alike)
schools4lifeuk20:54 RT @stuartice: #UKEdChat @schools4lifeuk could help set up a
network. Wellbeing and support essential
iteachyear4 20:54 @jennitonic80 No way! I'm at Connaught! #ukedchat
doc_gnome
20:54
@swelsh04 @tas_sasso #ukedchat are they the most likely to leave
profession? Either way what can be done to help them over their
insecurity?
jackieschneider 20:54 #ukedchat -teaching can be a lonely business.
JenScrine
20:55
@JOHNSAYERS #ukedchat I feel lots of ppl go pgce primary as it's
'only a year and they don't know what else they can do' it's an easy
option
paulhaigh 20:55@IaninSheffield yours Dr still putting those leeches on you??
#ukedchat
iamclairei
20:55
@LeahJames21 He works in HMV now and much happier!
#ukedchat Best thing to do is not rule schools out straight away -
visiting helps
JOHNSAYERS20:55
@jackieschneider thats why trying to get the NQT teachmeet
sorted for regions now:) #ukedchat
LeahJames21
20:55
#ukedchat I recently sat the QTS tests - what a waste of time! Very
limited knowledge needed to pass compared to what you need in a
class!
schools4lifeuk20:55 @jennitonic80 got to get health and wellbeing for teachers right
and then can model it to the children and young people #ukedchat
DeclanFleming
20:55
#ukedchat [2of2] he dropped in last thing most Fridays and just
said "you're doing a good job" ... that's all I needed. More of this
please!
Mallrat_uk
20:55
Nope, I am in an outstanding schools and still very
formulaic@sarahjnl: #UKEdChat surely formulaic lesson
planning went out with worksheets
jennitonic80 20:55 @ianinsheffield think I just might!!! #ukedchat
JenScrine20:56
@JOHNSAYERS #ukedchat whereas I spent 4 years training as it's all
I wanted to do
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JOHNSAYERS20:59
Right PEOPLE AREAS YOU MAY COVER FOR NQT TEACH MEETS???
Me North East England #ukedchat You?????
JOHNSAYERS
21:00
Ok folks that is 9pm! thank you all for taking part it was an
adrenaline fuelled discussion tonight and I had no control hahaha
#ukedchat
Mallrat_uk21:00
I would do Yorkshire (I am in west Yorkshire) teachmeet NQT
@JOHNSAYERS #ukedchat
jennitonic80
21:00
RT @DeclanFleming: #ukedchat ... teachers can be their own worst
enemy ... too self-critical ... tell a colleague this week what a bang
up job they do :)
iteachyear4
21:00 @JOHNSAYERS I did exactly the same! A lot of teachers at school
think I'm 'sad' for using Twitter. If only they knew! #ukedchat
svenhall
21:00 Used Crazytalk today to stimulate persuasive writing. What a treat
seeing the enthusiasm!!! + achievement : )" #ukedchat #edtech
mooshtang
21:00I did a 1 year PGCE. Think I'm doing alright!! Depends on individualPGCE vs BEd. PGCE allows a var of backgrounds into profession
#ukedchat
ukedchat21:00
Please join @dughall at the same time next week for #ukedchat
Poll soon available
jennitonic80
21:00
@schools4lifeuk #ukedchat couldn't agree more. Found there's
little compassion for those struggling, can be hard to admit not
coping well
JOHNSAYERS
21:00
@LeahJames21 @jackieschneider @iteachyear4 I have little
support in school:( I went outside the box, twitter, blogs, local
schools #ukedchat
colport21:01
@JOHNSAYERS I cannot believe you hosted #ukedchat via web!
Phew!!! Now breath!!!
mrcICT
21:01 #ukedchat So 1 piece of advice for NQT's/Trainee's? Mine would be
To make your learning relevant to chn in your class.
Grevster73 21:01 @Totallywired77 well done and thanks #ukedchat
PICTR_Blog
21:01
Pressure to get a job makes it tempting to apply for and take
anything going. Hope it's not too risky to wait for the right job!
#ukedchat
Mallrat_uk21:01
RT @iteachyear4: @JOHNSAYERS I did exactly the same! A lot of
teachers at school think I'm 'sad' for using Twitter. If only theyknew! #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS 21:01 @GeoBlogs great man #ukedchat
jessamacookie
21:01
RT @DeclanFleming: #ukedchat ... teachers can be their own worst
enemy ... too self-critical ... tell a colleague this week what a bang
up job they do :)
iamclairei
21:01
@JCBarrington @deerwood #ukedchat I did a 3yr(4 wasn't on
offer) I think I'm a better teacher now than be if I'd stayed an extra
yr at uni.
caroljallen21:01
@carrief7 #ukedchat There are def some teachers who just 'have
it'. However there are many who work hard to achieve it sadly afew...
JOHNSAYERS 21:01 @Mallrat_uk Fab! #ukedchat
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Totallywired77
21:01
#ukedchat @JOHNSAYERS great stuff as always buddy, you are a
legend. All NQT's should follow him on twitter, I have learnt masses
from him
schools4lifeuk
21:02
great to join you for the first time this evening! check out
www.schools4life.org.uk for support & advice on health &
wellbeing #ukedchat
Mallrat_uk 21:02 #UKEdChat thanks all.. See you next week
jackieschneider
21:02
#ukedchat arguing about PGCE v B Ed is just plain stupid. It's horses
for courses. Some people will never be right whichever route -
some ace
ianinsheffield21:02
Thanks to @JOHNSAYERS for hosting and all #ukedchat
contributors for helping me learn a little more :-)
paulhaigh
21:02 You are all welcome (OK no literally all- about 10 places left) to
come to visit us next week http://bit.ly/eDtxlJ #ukedchat
davestacey21:02
RT @DeclanFleming: #ukedchat ... teachers can be their own worst
enemy ... too self-critical ... tell a colleague this week what a bangup job they do :)
JOHNSAYERS
21:02
@iteachyear4 I get daily mocked by some staff as I apparently
pronounce twitter as twitter and they snigger and call me a geek!
#ukedchat
EnterpriseSBox
21:02
RT @DeclanFleming: #ukedchat ... teachers can be their own worst
enemy ... too self-critical ... tell a colleague this week what a bang
up job they do :)
EnterpriseSBox
21:03
@declanfleming That is so true - it's so easy to moan at / to
everyone...bad habit to get into...TELL SOMEONE THEY'RE GREAT
TODAY! #ukedchat
iamclairei
21:03
RT @ianinsheffield: Thanks to @JOHNSAYERS for hosting and all
#ukedchat contributors for helping me learn a little more :-)
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paulhaigh21:04
http://bit.ly/eDtxlJ by the way its free- all paid for by SSAT lurvly
folk #ukedchat
JOHNSAYERS
21:04
right folks I'll be back in 30 mins! I have to go and pick the wife up
who has said goodbye to her parents back off to Abu Dhabi
#ukedchat
iamclairei 21:04 @LeahJames21 @iteachyear4 Ditto! #ukedchat
ikeontoast
21:04RT @DeclanFleming: #ukedchat ... teachers can be their own worstenemy ... too self-critical ... tell a colleague this week what a bang
up job they do :)
jennitonic80 21:04 @JOHNSAYERS #ukedchat south. ME!!
Janshs
21:04 RT @ianinsheffield: Thanks to @JOHNSAYERS for hosting and all
#ukedchat contributors for helping me learn a little more :-)
caroljallen21:04
Thanks to #ukedchat for an interesting hour and to
@JOHNSAYERS for hosting!
MathsChatterbox
21:04For me, my PGCE was the ultimate dieting plan - I lost 1.5 stone in
the year! #ukedchat (so glad it wasn't 2 years!)
PICTR_Blog
21:04
RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat arguing about PGCE v B Ed is just
plain stupid. It's horses for courses. Some people will never be right
whichever route -some ace
PICTR_Blog
21:05 Thanks to @JOHNSAYERS and all involved for an interesting
#ukedchat . My first time, definitely not my last!
JOHNSAYERS
21:05 love the volunteers for NQT teachmeets! I'll be on the email at the
weekend to schools across the north east! #ukedchat
paulhaigh 21:05cheers @johnsayers especially doing it with web twitter- heroic!
#ukedchat
Joeleppington
21:05
RT @jackieschneider: #ukedchat arguing about PGCE v B Ed is just
plain stupid. It's horses for courses. Some people will never be right
whichever route -some ace
JOHNSAYERS 21:05 @jennitonic80 legend! #ukedchat
jennitonic8021:05
@iteachyear4 #ukedchat yeah think that's her name! Will do!
rashush221:06
#ukedchat just tried itweet don't like it much anyone else got a
suggestion?
AmandajICE21:06
RT @schools4lifeuk: great to join you for the first time this
evening! check out www.schools4life.org.uk for support & adviceon health & wellbeing #ukedchat
LeahJames21
21:06
@JOHNSAYERS @jackieschneider @iteachyear4 well you have a lot
of support on here :) hope that makes up for a little of it!
#ukedchat
favstar_pop
21:06
RT @DeclanFleming: #ukedchat ... teachers can be their own worst
enemy ... too self-critical ... tell a colleague this week what a bang
up job they do :)
cornish_james 21:06 missed #ukedchat grrrrrrrrr
jennitonic8021:06
@JOHNSAYERS thanks John! Good chat. Another inspiring hour.
#ukedchat
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janwebb21
21:13
RT @NickiA10: #ukedchat Sorry missed it tonight. Sounds like a
good one. I was hoping to join in as think this is such an important
area!
janwebb2121:14
@NickiA10 I missed #ukedchat too :( but the kitchen floor is now
cleaned up after an apple crumble disaster
PeterBurgessEdu21:15 Make PGCE's pass skills tests before acceptance onto courses.
Make the skills tests relevant to teaching subject #ukedchat
tas_sasso
21:18 @colport this makes me sad as this can result in teachers who
haven't got the passion which I think is key! #ukedchat
colport21:20
@tas_sasso It makes me furious. Short changing the pupils :-(
#ukedchat
chrisrat
21:20
RT @ianinsheffield: More fantastic people to follow - just 1 more
reason #ukedchat ... someone my age shouldn't say this, but what
the hey ... it rocks! ;-)
janwebb21
21:22 @NickiA10 @eyebeams yup - dropped crumble, broke dish burnt
hand - think I'm going to have an early night!!! #ukedchat
PhoebeRowell
21:23
RT @schools4lifeuk: great to join you for the first time this
evening! check out www.schools4life.org.uk for support & advice
on health & wellbeing #ukedchat
pjj66 21:24 @jackieschneider ukedchat....dare one mention GTP?
gracewithfire
21:25
RT @BrainTrack: A video to make you remember why you're a
teacher http://wp.me/p1obo4-2p RT @rbnpepper #education
#teaching #teachers #edchat #ukedchat
Graham_IRISC
21:25
RT @DeclanFleming: #ukedchat ... teachers can be their own worst
enemy ... too self-critical ... tell a colleague this week what a bang
up job they do :)