PGCE Tips & Tricks (Teacher Training in the UK)

[@lavenderlovelifeuk]

I would love a detailed video about how you organised your portfolios for the Standards. Thank you for sharing your experience. It helps a lot x

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Oh that's a good idea! :D I'll do that!

[@MissJaydeWilliams]

I would really like that video too

[@louisefarrow2287]

I start my PGCE tomorrow and you are making me feel so much better about starting! I've been feeling so nervous and out of the loop but your videos are helping me feel more prepared and ready! :D xx

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Louise Farrow Oh that’s so exciting! I hope your first few days are going well! 😁

[@anuanagh853]

Is pgce a masters course?

[@jemmyxx3107]

I just ordered some file separators, I’m just that excited 😂 thanks for shouting out TAs, you don’t get that much recognition ❤️

[@zulfiqarahmed331]

Love the video, so informative . I'm starting my PGCE in September and after watching your video it has really helped me open my eyes.i feel less scared and nervous now .

[@jinanedouaoui5281]

Thank you for this, so helpful!😊 was wondering whether you could maybe do a video on classroom tips? I.e. maybe some behaviour management tips, tips on how to confidently teach (I lack confidence :( ) and lesson plans? Anything of that sort would be amazing! Thank you 😊

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

I'll try my best! :D

[@kellyfreeman7532]

Thank you for being so open and honest. Its nice to have a true account x

[@asmahareth5552]

you are great, so natural

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Thank youuuu! :D

[@hippyh12]

Starting my Primary PGCE in September and this video was really calming and interesting! Felt informative and calming as i'm a bit scared/stressed before starting the course. However, this made me feel more at ease and excited to start so thank you!

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Hannah Coker I’m so glad you found it helpful and calming! Enjoy your PGCE! 😊

[@jayniseryner4263]

Thank you this helped a lot I am starting mine in September

[@celestcloudt]

Oh my god your video makes me want to start my training. But I have to wait another year.

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Hahaha! Patience girl! Next year will go by faster than you think.. lol

[@celestcloudt]

@@MysteryDateWithaBook okay but I don't really know what to do. I just want to be a teacher but not a Dutch one so I have to figure that out. What way did you go before you Pgce??

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

@@celestcloudt I did a degree in Psychology before my PGCE :) You don't have to be a Dutch teacher. You can teach anything you want, I think... Are you in the UK?

[@celestcloudt]

@@MysteryDateWithaBook no I live on the Netherlands. That is why I have so many questions.

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

@@celestcloudt Oh, sorry I can't help you there... :( Every country has a different system when it comes to teacher training :(

[@coly15]

I'm just watching this and i find it really interesting! It's so cool that you graduated and you decided to share your experience!

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Aaw thanks! Yeah, it was tough. Sometimes I don't even believe that I survived all this AND graduated at the end! lol

[@georginamunnis407]

Thank you! So useful! Have you/would you do a video about preparing for teacher training interviews? I’m so nervous for mine it’s crazy!

[@RB-xt2pd]

Awwww if i was a child I would love to have such a fun loving teacher like you. You such upbeat gal! Love it!!! Thank you for these videos and congratulations on becoming a teacher. Super!! I was wondering in terms of the resource folders is it just for your lesson plans you put together or is it both you and the class teacher. On the whole how hard was on the theories etc Does you diary get added to the portfolio? Thank you Stay safe. Subscribed

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Aaw thanks! ♥ You're so kind! So your resource folder is filled with everything you could possibly use again in the future. So if you create (or copy from the internet) a worksheet, then you put it in the resource folder... Or if you come up with a really good lesson plan that you could use with another class in the future, then add it to the folder... Anything that might get re-used or photocopied for future classes goes in the folder :D Hope that helps...lol

[@wardakhan8267]

I just watched this and so sorry to hear about your second (horrible) placement and observation. I think a classroom should be a highly welcoming place for students and teachers alike. But sadly there are some insecure teachers too (insecure teachers- sounds such an oxymoron, right?!) Anyway, glad you could come out of it and continued to become a successful teacher and grow it enjoy it. More power to you!

[@lovekiller786]

How much you laugh 😆. It's looks pretty good when laugh.

[@WhatVictoriaRead]

Thank you for sharing this 💛

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Thank YOU for watching! :D lol

[@maryanton6277]

Great advice

[@carrieyue4123]

Thanks for sharing. I am applying for PGCE in next year, but I am too confused to make a choice, like primary (X100) or primary (38QR)... what are differences between them? I am a Chinese, I am not sure primary means that teacher should teach all subjects or only Chinese or specific subject.

[@anilsubba8697]

do can you talk about the application process for the PGCE and what did you add in your personal statement.

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Ooh I could do a whole video about that. Watch this space 😊

[@anilsubba8697]

@@MysteryDateWithaBook thank you for your reply, just want ask quick question, im planning to do next year this course, once you complete your study, how hard is it to get a teaching job?

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

@@anilsubba8697 That depends entirely on where you want to live/work. London is always crying out for teachers, up in the north west you’ll probably struggle but you’ll eventually find a position. In Northern Ireland though most people have to spend 3 to 5 years subbing before they’re offered a job. It really depends on where you are.

[@PetitePrimary]

2 full time teachers in a classroom? That's odd... Did they never disagree or step on each other's toes?

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Sometimes they'd give each other "looks"... I knew not to say anything then. Doing a placement with 2 teachers was really odd! I don't recommend it! Haha!

[@PetitePrimary]

@@MysteryDateWithaBook Aw bless you, yeah not the best environment I'd say. Sorry you had to experience that aha xx

[@Twilight_dumbo]

Can i do part time work during my pgce in order to support me financially?

[@sintothaikkadan7257]

Thanks for video. How I find my Training providers in UCAS application for School Direct PGCE?

[@sumairairem5125]

If somebody need your help about personal statement interview preparation,can you help plz?

[@duangchitphanchamfar6893]

I’m looking for a teacher training program

[@maryanton6277]

Can you swap any resources?

[@4my4blessings]

You are not selling the pgce at all... sob ourselves to sleep?!?!? I'm starting in Sept, now getting scared!!

[@fatimadakhil3062]

Thanks so much for this video. It's so beneficial. I'm due to start my pgce in a few weeks. I'm nervous excited and terrified all in one. I wanted to ask what schools are like if you leave at say 4pm? I am prepared to do the extra work at home and come in at 7am but I can't leave too late because I have 2 children to pick up and separate schools that are far apart

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

It really depends on the school. My uni kept telling us to stay in until 5:30 (at least), but in some schools the teachers leave at around 3:30... It varies a lot. I'm sure if you explain that you have to pick up your children they'll be ok with it.

[@demitadavidn6388]

I am watching this from India...☺️ U are such a amazing person ❤️ I ALSO WANT TO BE A TEACHER 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Aw thanks! :)

[@thulasinathra47]

Hi Faye I wanted to do PGCE in uk I am not from an wealthy fam so for my monthly expenses I have to manage by working there in the evenings is it possible to work in evening after my college course of PGCE I heard it a bit lot of homeworks have to be done at home whether working in the evenings to meet our needs will be possible expecting your reply ma'am

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Working while doing your PGCE would be almost impossible. You’ll only have a couple of hours on the weekend as your “free time”. Sorry.

[@thulasinathra47]

Will the college or school pay me during the 1st and 2nd interns(placement) for my teaching ma'am if not what are the ways I could generate cash for my living expenses other than busaries in uk ma'am

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

@@thulasinathra47 Most people who go through a PGCE are from the uk so naturally get a bursary/grant. Those who come from abroad usually save some money before starting the course.

[@thulasinathra47]

Is there any possibility does a student from outside EU and EEA get funding for doing his PGCE in England

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

@@thulasinathra47 I’m not sure. I don’t think so. Sorry.

[@anokesM]

Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee obrigada pelos videos!!! Eu tambem vou comecar um PGCE e estou com algum medo... Posso mandar-te um direct com uma pergunta por favor? beijinhooos

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Claro que pode! :D To sempre aqui.

[@youdontknowjack6682]

My question is ARGHHHHH WHYD I CHOOSE A PGCE?

[@30goals]

I think I'd probably enjoy primary more, ie the idea of it doesnt stress me out, but the huge gap in money grants is something I feel I have to think about out. O grants for primary next to 12000 grand for english secondary. Im so late to apply and Im still stuck because of these reasons! thanks for the video. The other BIG thing this year is that, like you said, its normal to become close friends with your peers and share experiences, and this year all teaching for the first term is online! so it'll be extra hard without going in.

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

Yes, primary teaching is a lot less intimidating than secondary! Haha! But grants are something to keep in mind as well... Good luck with your course! :D

[@lewisarnett9492]

Ive got to be honest, all this has done is make my anxiety spike through the roof.

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

If videos like this are triggering your anxiety then maybe you shouldn't be watching them. I made this to help and support people who are doing their PGCE. I wish you good luck on your course.

[@aloverofstories]

I love this, Fe! This is so interesting and so helpful. I'm not an Education major, but I'd love to teach in a school someday.

[@brandnewday2750]

21:20 - That uni visitor who observed you, that's terrible, they should know better.

[@MysteryDateWithaBook]

I agree. But what can I do? They’re the ones who decide who graduates and who doesn’t... 😔