tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736757580231688673.post7710036137630068553..comments2023-10-23T18:15:09.751+01:00Comments on Garlics & Ginger Turtles: Someone Restore My Faith!Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04626615262442800869noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736757580231688673.post-67269496040598931362009-05-14T14:22:00.000+01:002009-05-14T14:22:00.000+01:00first visit to your blog this post really needs so...first visit to your blog this post really needs some hugs (((((hugs))))) things like this make me so mad - hope it all sorts out for you. Nikki (girls with stash :))nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06279754918287463358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736757580231688673.post-38918961007019122292009-05-06T10:25:00.000+01:002009-05-06T10:25:00.000+01:00oi lady.. Rant over, up you get now.
Y'know.. s...oi lady.. Rant over, up you get now. <br /><br />Y'know.. sometimes people knock you down just to see if you have that fight in you to get up and come back for some more.. to make it.<br /><br />You and I both know you do, so get them big girl panties on and get on with it ;) <br /><br />Big hugs<br />xxJuicy3675https://www.blogger.com/profile/00096207002558663115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736757580231688673.post-40704440390149140622009-05-05T18:46:00.000+01:002009-05-05T18:46:00.000+01:00Hi, Lou
Teacher training is hard (I did it 10 yea...Hi, Lou<br /><br />Teacher training is hard (I did it 10 years ago, my sister's doing it now): that's full-time PGCE for secondary teaching I know is hard. It's hard not because of the academic level but because of the enormous workload and pressure of doing an academic course, learning to teach, preparing lessons, marking, constantly being observed and attempting to look like you know what you're doing in front of a room full of kids who know perfectly well you don't...<br /><br />It's full-on in term-time. But will fit in well with the kids in that you have the same holidays and can spend time with them then. Though my mum was a teacher and worked most evenings and weekends in term-time and a fair amount in the holidays too. If you're going for primary then it may be different (though I don't suppose there's a lot less work these days with all the bureaucracy - maybe less marking...!)<br /><br />That's not to say don't do it. Far from it - if it's your thing then you'll love it. And I hope you really do. My view is that to properly enjoy being a teacher you need to get a kick out of seeing people learn, and enjoy the relationships you have with the children. I don't have that and don't teach except occasionally adults at work (I'm a tax advisor); my sister has her NQT job lined up and is really excited and looking forward to it. I learnt such a lot on my PGCE which I've used since even though I hated it most of the time!<br /><br />Must be really frustrating to be out of step with the academic year: you'll just have to get yourself a place on a course really early on so you know what you're doing! :-)<br /><br />As for why so many people do it...? It's a stable career, can combine well with kids, there are always vacancies (though fewer in a recession since everyone decides to try it out), if you finish the course you'll probably pass (those who aren't going to pass will drop out: it's too tough to carry on when you know you're failing), not bad money... And I guess a few actually like kids ;-)<br /><br />Best of luck, email me if you want.Elizabeth (from GUCH)noreply@blogger.com