1. Dr Liz Pyne Head of Humanities Faculty “Learning for life...”

2. 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 William Arthur Ward

3. “Learning for life...” Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire W B Yeats

5. “Learning for life...” ▶ Educating Yorkshire - Musharaf overcomes his stammer – YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-shi5BL-Y2Q

6. “Learning for life...” To have the time of our lives…

7. Thinking about teaching?

8. “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!)

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

10. When looking at visual representations of Goodrich Castle… “Does it actually have ‘English Heritage’ printed on the side of it?” Ollie

11. 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

12. Dr Pyne: “If 1929 is the answer, what's the question?” “What is the year after 1928?” Ollie

13. 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’

14. Teaching qualities Patience Imagination Sense of humour Good communicationSubject knowledge Creativity Personal organisation Love of learning Enthusiasm

15. Education is like a voyage or a journey of discovery, but in order to fully achieve you have to be able to understand your learning ….

18. Learning occurs when the penny drops, the light comes on and the learner says, ‘ah, I get it!’

24. 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

31. What makes a good teacher? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHapv0Tv7vM

32. School Direct –What is it? Two alternative training routes School Direct and School Direct Salaried Led by schools with the focus on employment at the end of training “Learning for life...”

33. 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

34. Subjects on offer Art and Design Chemistry Computer Science Design and Technology Drama English Geography History Mathematics Modern Languages Physical Education Physics

35. 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!

36. 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.

37. Contact us… Applications are to be made through www.ucas.com Information about the Alliance can be found on: www.ucas.com www.finhampark.co.uk To enquire about school visits/experience please contact Nicola Baker n.baker@finhampark.co.uk

41. 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 “Learning for life...”

42. 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.

43. 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

44. Being on a school placement

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46. How is my progress monitored? Regular mentor /tutor meetings Assignments Lesson observations Evidence folders