I have made a very last minute decision to apply for a pgce 37yrs after graduating with a 2. Increasingly candidates are being asked to give a short lesson, presentation or lecture, sometimes to a class or to staff ie potential colleagues or to the. I found out last wednesday that i have an interview on tuesday short notice. I had to do a presentation on my favourite topic in high school mathematics, i decided to think a bit differently and did one on simple maths puzzles. I have put together 20 key tips which i hope will be useful to help you get through your interview. Bobby amyjayne hi does anyone have any tips or ideas. Offered in england, wales and northern ireland, pgces are designed to enhance and increase academic training, preparing students for life as a teacher.
When answering questions at the teacher training interview, you should do your best to personalise your response, so research the school or provider interviewing you beforehand. My presentation for my secondary mathematics pgce interview. As well as an individual interview you may also be asked to deliver a presentation on a prepared topic or deliver a 1015 minute mini. I did a presentation on global warming for my interview, all i can advise is. If youre unable to attend an interview, or change your mind about attending. Keep the presentation bouncy and light it will be a snaggletoothed interviewer sitting there but try to envisage the kids who will be your target audience use powerpointsvisuals if you. Interview questions for teacher training targetjobs. Your interview could be a oneonone or a panel interview, and you may have tests and tasks to complete. Pgce interviews are pretty daunting, and nerves can easily get the better of you if youre not well prepared. So ive been invited to an interview next friday for a pgce. Around this time last year, i attended my pgce interview.
All teacher training providers have their own format for interviews. The following standard questions asked with possible response, and my contribution as a secondary teacher for 6 years. Preparation is key to the success of any interior design interview, however, the following points will help you on your way to landing the job you desire as well as gaining an understanding of what to expect and the types of questions that may be thrown your way. Career development centre pgce interview preparation tips. At interview, selectors for postgraduate teacher training will be looking for recent examples from your classroom experience to illustrate your answers to their questions. Pgce primary interview day as part of the pgce primary interview, applicants will be required to undertake an individual presentation, participate in a group discussion as well as complete individual online literacy and numeracy tests and a written task.
Find tips on how to prepare with our videos and guides. I applied to two universities my main one being the university of worcester obviously. If you have been invited to interview you will have received an email from our pgce admissions team referring you to this page and the documents below. For my interview, i had to create a 5minute oral presentation entitled why teach history. The duration of teaching varies but is usually 5060 minutes. Congratulations on being invited to interview for one of our pgce secondary programmes. Its at my top choice university and i am shitting myself really, really want to do well.
I used these ideas to answer questions i was asked at interview, and gained a place on the course. Registration, then a check of id and qualifications, an observed group task followed by a timed written test, then an individual interview during which you give a short, preprepared presentation. Just a few things about my pgce interview for you to pass. Im doing a maths secondary pgce next year and in my interview that asked me questions such as why maths i presume for science you have to pick a first choice subject so im guessing theyll ask why that one, what qualities do i think a good teacher and a good form tutor should possess, how do i fit into those qualities, did i have a problem with being given a tutor group during the. Teacher training interview careers service newcastle. I was so scared because a pgce at worcester is all ive ever wanted to do, so i knew i had to put my everything into it to make sure that i get the best chance of a place. January 25, 2015 hi does anyone have any tips or ideas for a 5 minute micro teaching task for a pgce interview. The way different schools and universities structure their interviews will vary, as will any assessments youll need to complete. How to answer eight difficult education interview questions. Preparing for your teacher training interview get into. If youre invited to more than one interview on the same day, get in touch with the second training provider to ask if your interview can be rearranged. Tips for teacher training interviews david douglass. Interview tips for getting on a pgce course my teaching journey. It was then checked by a careers advisor after i had finished.
How to get hired by nailing the 20 most common interview questions employers ask. Some people sail through with confidence, others mess it up first time, but try again, more determined than ever. To ask for your advice on my primary pgce interview mumsnet. If they cant rearrange it, you might have to choose which interview to attend. Just a few things about my pgce interview for you to pass on if youd like. We are thrilled to be inviting you to interview for the primary pgce course at the university of reading. Ive got my interview next week and im already feeling very nervous. How to answer eight difficult education interview questions by paul matthias, national director of hays education youve been invited to an interview by a school and. I prepared this document last year when i had my interview for primary pgce at nottm trent uni. Find out what to expect before, during and after your initial job interview and how to make a good impression. Most schools will ask for candidates to teach a lesson on the interview day. David douglass, director of the sacred heart newcastle scitt.
Some higher education institutions and school centred initial teacher training providers will have individual and group tasks as part of their selection process. Individual presentation teaching a new skill as part of the interview process, applicants will be required to undertake a presentation. Read our tips from top interview experts and be more prepared at your interview than anyone else. The format of the interview varies between schools and universities. My presentation for secondary mathematics pgce interview. Pgce presentation some interview days will also require you to do a presentation. Notice should be in the letter or phone call inviting you to interview with an indication of who to contact if you have questions are resources or room set up. Like many others, it is important to do as much readingresearch about the institution you will be inter. Pgce interviews teacher training university of exeter. For the presentation, choose a passion of yours and communicate it. But the fiveminute presentation is the most challenging of all presentations to create and deliver. First of all, good work getting through the initial application process is no easy feat, and getting an interview means youve got your foot firmly lodged in the door.
The pgce survival guide is full of useful and practical hints, tips and advice from recent pgce graduates and more experienced teachers covering every element of teacher training, from your first day at university, through the hectic world of placements to finding a job we have it all covered. I was really really nervous but luckily the interviewers were really kind. If the question doesnt get answered in the course of the interview, make sure to ask it at the end. Interview tips for getting on a pgce course youtube. Hello, i have a pgce primary interview coming up and part of the interview involves taking in an artefact, the artefact could be a text e.
Need ideas for childrens book for pgce interview presentation. Below is a selection of useful tips from teachers and students that have been there and gone through the interview process. The postgraduate certificate in education, commonly known as the pgce, is one of the most popular academic qualifications for teaching. We started with a group discussion on contemporary childrens fiction, the use of modern drama in the classroom, non fiction texts, texts from other countries, and videos. Tips from course lecturer plus teaching resources on guardian teacher network. Quite an old thread, but i suppose some things dont change too much. Learn about the qualities and skills training providers are looking for plus the questions you may be asked. You can also send a couple followup questions in your thankyou email after the interview. Ive been told i have to do a three minute presentation on a childrens book published in the last 10 years. You may also be required to participate in a recruitment exercise, which may include any of the following. It is vital that you are prepared and are able to talk about these tasks when you meet us. A pgce interview is in many aspects similar to any other interview you will have to prepare for, or may have had to prepare for in the past.
Your previous employment, voluntary work and hobbies may also be relevant, where they link to teaching, skills and education. The fiveminute presentation, from an audience perspective, is more engaging and less boring than a typical 60minute talk. From obvious questions such as why do you want to work for us. Courses that require an interview ba hons childhood studies with early years teacher status. We are looking forward to meeting you and hope you enjoy your visit. We want this to be a stressfree process to enable you to perform to your potential and hope, therefore, that the following information will be helpful to you. Preparing for your interview the key to any successful interview is proper preparation and your application for teacher training is no exception. My tips below are therefore not an attempt to second guess interview questions, rather to act as food for thought. Please find below important documents regarding the pgce interview process.
They are in written format rather than bulletpoint, because i believe they should be. After a quick search on youtube i saw this wasnt a very talked about topic probably cause most teachers choose to go out in their free time, not. This may be something youre asked to do in front of your interviewer or even other candidates, and the topic will most likely be something along the lines of discuss your current teaching experience or describe a lesson youve witnessed that you. Conduct research on the employer, hiring manager, job opportunity. Preparation material for initial teacher training, institute of education we hope the following information will give you some guidance and support when preparing and selecting your teacher training course within the institute of education. So youve managed to secure an interview for a pgce course. Calm your interview nerves with this advice on the best ways to prepare for an interview, example interview questions, tips on interview technique, practice psychometric tests, and help with phone and video interviews. It was a group interview for nearly two hours followed by a twenty minute individual interview.
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