SO, it has been a long week, but I have loved every second of it!
Today, was (as Friday always will be, English day) I should probably explain now that English and Foreign Languages were my least favourite subjects at school, so the idea of a day of English fills me with dread. Saying this, I wasn't bad at them, in my GCSE English Literature and Language (and French for that matter) I got an A in each, so I know I am not particularly bad, I just don't enjoy it (in the same way that pretty much all my course mates seem to dislike Maths) But, it was all about the kids literature, so that makes me very happy!
I have to read children's books, so hello excuse to read the Hunger Games again, and Harry Potter, Famous Five, Charlie and Lola, Jolly Postman, Biff and Chip, and the rest! I am basically re-visiting my childhood (and teenage years, and my adulthood so far)
So, now I am off to read some story books. And write an essay.And read some uni texts. And write a journal. And takes a practice test. And update my CV. And fill out some paperwork. And you get the idea.
There is a lot to do, but its one week in, and I figure if I can cope with this week I shall be able to cope with the rest of the year.... Fingers crossed!
S x
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Saturday, 22 September 2012
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
18.09.2012: Long but fun day
Today (which is now yesterday) was really great fun, we began with a lecture on the changes in the educational system - it was actually rather fascinating, and if you are interested, I would recommend the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNutcmyShW4 This video was shown to us, it was made in 2006 (possibly...) and even in six years it is possible to see some of the changes that are already embedded into our lives.
Later, we had to create a presentation... I was a tree. And, lets face it, there is no better role in any production than the tree.
Later, we had to create a presentation... I was a tree. And, lets face it, there is no better role in any production than the tree.
Obviously, I look awesome. Fact.
Aside from that, that was my day done. But I did have some really great news, my final exam results came through and I have a 2.1! Whoop!
S x
Sunday, 9 September 2012
09.09.2012: It all starts tomorrow
So, the time has come to start my PGCE. Its been a tough year leading up to this point - final year of my degree and two emergency operations - including an appendectomy that forced me to take my final exams late - so now I get to start my course without actually knowing if I am on it or not! But, supposing I am in, here are the basics: I'm 24 yrs old, I took three gap years, where I worked, travelled and volunteered. I will have (finally) completed my degree in Business Management and Enterprise at DMU (I really wouldn't recommend based on my experience with them this year) and I'm just about to start on my PGCE in Primary Education at Cambridge. This blog is my first ever blog, and (providing I remember to write it) should be the year long following of my experiences. Be they good, bad or indifferent, or possibly just a daily reminder for myself of what I have done. It could be a stark warning or a great advertisement, only time will tell.
Tomorrow I start on what is called 'home-based school experience'. It's not the same for every course, but for me it is 5 days in a school in which I have not attended as either staff or pupil. For this I have chosen to go to a school in London - about 75miles from where I actually live. Why London? Well, firstly, I've never studied or worked here so it covers those criteria, but more importantly for my experience, I have spent the last two years volunteering and working in a local village school - a very quaint, middle class, C of E, just over 100 pupils village school. So this school, will be a new challenge - its not a bad school, but it is not what I have been used to. Many of the children speak English as a second language, and others speak no English at all. Further, the school is about triple the size of the one I've been working in, and the area is, well, it's London it's a massive city, it's not my little villages.
So, that's why I'm here. The challenge, the requirement and the opportunity.
Tomorrow it begins, bright and early. Nerves will probably hit in then, but for now, I am quite excited about this new part to my life.
S x
Tomorrow I start on what is called 'home-based school experience'. It's not the same for every course, but for me it is 5 days in a school in which I have not attended as either staff or pupil. For this I have chosen to go to a school in London - about 75miles from where I actually live. Why London? Well, firstly, I've never studied or worked here so it covers those criteria, but more importantly for my experience, I have spent the last two years volunteering and working in a local village school - a very quaint, middle class, C of E, just over 100 pupils village school. So this school, will be a new challenge - its not a bad school, but it is not what I have been used to. Many of the children speak English as a second language, and others speak no English at all. Further, the school is about triple the size of the one I've been working in, and the area is, well, it's London it's a massive city, it's not my little villages.
So, that's why I'm here. The challenge, the requirement and the opportunity.
Tomorrow it begins, bright and early. Nerves will probably hit in then, but for now, I am quite excited about this new part to my life.
S x
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