For my first interview for a pgce course, i had to teach something new for 8 minutes to a group of other candidates, have an individual interview, and read a 12 page article about studying at masters level and present on it for 5 minutes. Research and read about any live issues that might have an educational focus. Jan 05, 2014 blindness and partially sighted contemporary issues. Thank you note for receptionist interview by marynclr issuu. Pgce interview questions taken mostly from the prospective student teachers forum, organised into categories. It was a group interview for nearly two hours followed by a twenty minute individual interview. First leadership development programme assessment only programmes in. It is vital that you are prepared and are able to talk about these tasks when you meet us. Interview details for applicants applying for one of our pgce primary programmes please note all applicant interviews will now take place by skype or zoom. Applying for a bed, ba, pgde, pgce or school direct training course. For instance, flowers and hancock 2003 report that their interview protocol and scoring rubric for evaluating teacher performance has been adopted by over 85% of the public schools of north. If you have already booked an interview with us, please be assured we will be in contact to offer an alternative arrangement. Secondary pgce interview information university of reading.
What to expect from the teacher training interview and selection day. 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. It was then checked by a careers advisor after i had finished. I submitted an application online via the university website and shortly after was invited to attend an interview with a panel of 3 members. Hi does anyone have any tips or ideas for a 5 minute micro teaching task for a pgce interview. The teacher candidate interview rubric serves as a artifact for standard 5. Creative project assessment rubric category score of 5 score of 4 score of 3 score of 2 required elements score. To ask for your advice on my primary pgce interview mumsnet. Teacher training interview careers service newcastle university. A homeless 7yearold who lives on the beach makes and sells stick people to get by. If you are reading this post, you might have an interview for teacher training coming up or perhaps you have just completed your application and are thinking ahead to the interview stage.
Below is a selection of useful tips from teachers and students that have been there and gone through the interview process. For the oneonone interviews, think of examples you can use to demonstrate. Your teacher training selection day could include written tests, a presentation and. Blindness and partially sighted contemporary issues. 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. 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. Collaborative presentation based around a childrens book. They all asked for specific and often different documents e. Just a few things about my pgce interview for you to pass.
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. Interview a book character lesson creative educator. I used these ideas to answer questions i was asked at interview, and gained a place on the course. Sample thank you letter for survey participation by. Top 10 pgce interview questions and answers wikijob. More appropriate to secondary interviews, and with some questions specific to the subjects english and drama. Sample pgce interview questions below is a list of sample questions you may be asked during your pgce interview. Apply through ucas undergraduate for all teacher training programmes in scotland. If youve secured a teaching interview, this means your chosen school wants to get to know more about you and. On this page we have provided information regarding the format of the interview and tasks we would like you to complete in advance. The things that a principal chooses to spend time on say a lot of about not only their beliefs and philosophy but also their integrity.
Each presentation was graded on a 4 point inverse scale across six cells, making the best possible final grade across all six cells 6, the poorest 24. Nov 24, 2006 i did a presentation on global warming for my interview, all i can advise is. A short summary might be helpful but you can assume that the person reading your paper a professor or instructor has already read the book. It has to be an item you may use with a group of children to encourage learning any ideas. Ucas teacher training is for postgraduate teacher training programmes in england and wales. I found out last wednesday that i have an interview on tuesday short notice.
If you are called for an interview, you will also be assessed for these qualities and competencies throughout your interview. History specialism information 20 entry please read this booklet in preparation for the interview and bring it with you on the day. The process may include a number of activities, such as an interview, written tests, a presentation or minilesson. Ethics and integrity because i think that a principals ethics are seen is everything that they do.
Good preparation is key discover the questions youre likely to be asked and how to approach them. You will be asked to prepare a five minute presentation prior to interview, ready to present them to staff and other applicants on the day. Whether you are applying for a pgce, school direct, a scitt or other routes into teaching, and have passed the application stage, then unlike many other postgraduate applications, an interview will follow. Applications, for both universityled and school direct pgce programmes are made through ucas teacher training you will be asked for references. Pgce interviews are pretty daunting, and nerves can easily get the better of you if youre not well prepared. Make sure you are available for interviews within this timescale and allow a full day for each one. Newman also included a microteach session, and warwick a focus group. 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. Some people sail through with confidence, others mess it up first time, but try again, more determined than ever. Many training providers receive a large number of applications, so cant interview everyone who meets the essential requirements.
We are thrilled to be inviting you to interview for the primary pgce course at the university of. Check out the 10 most popular questions asked at a pgce interview. Teacher training pgce university interview questions. To show how well you know a character in a book you are reading, you will craft a set of interview questions for a book character along with their answers to demonstrate that you understand the characters traits and motivations and how they experience events in the. 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. Teacher training interviews manchester metropolitan. I received an email a week after the closure date inviting me to book an appointment slot. Creative project assessment rubric westmark school. Pgce presentation some interview days will also require you to do a presentation. Ive been told i have to do a three minute presentation on a childrens book published in the last 10 years. 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 think the topic warrants them, but dont overdo it. Dec 01, 2006 i prepared this document last year when i had my interview for primary pgce at nottm trent uni. An interview is a twoway process and you should treat the interview as an opportunity to ask the admission tutors questions. Information for pgce primary interview candidates university of.
Ukpgce anyone ever had an interview at the institute of. A teaching interview is your opportunity to demonstrate that youve got the knowledge, skills and experience to become a teacher. January 25, 2015 hi does anyone have any tips or ideas for a 5 minute micro teaching task for a pgce interview. Recent graduates are also able to receive support and can gain access to. They are in written format rather than bulletpoint, because i believe they should be. Congratulations on being invited to a skypezoom interview for one of our pgce primary programmes. Each of them had a formal interview and a maths and english test. Goes over and above all the required elements stated in the directions. Sample thank you letter for survey participation 12 hours schenectady viral angels presentation w u i plaza zip 4 denver broncos depth chart. Not the ioe interview, but i did just have an interview for the pgde at glasgow university for teaching english, however some of the people at our interview were modern language students, so i can tell you what they told me the pgde is basically the scottish equivalent, but now our course is at masters level instead of honours level, not sure what level the pgce is exactly. Teacher education program interview rubric category 2 1 0 clarity and appropriateness of speech speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time. This varies between schools, but there are some common themes in teaching interviews whether youre interviewing for a place on a pgce course, with school direct, another teacher training route or your first teaching post.
So ive been invited to an interview next friday for a pgce. If you have any difficulties on the day of your interview i. The interview consisted of a task, a formal interview and then a casual meeting with potential colleagues. Before youre offered a place on a teacher training programme, youll have an interview.
Pgce interview sample questions teaching resources. Just a few things about my pgce interview for you to pass on. My presentation for my secondary mathematics pgce interview. Individual presentation teaching a new skill as part of the interview process, applicants will be required to undertake a presentation. The format of the interviews varies, however they may include. For applications through ucas teacher training, interviews must be held. The interview went fairly well and was overall highly positive. Just a few things about my pgce interview for you to pass on if youd like. You should be prepared for many scenarios as universtities may hold differrent types of interview, this can include one on one or group interviews. Bobby amyjayne hi does anyone have any tips or ideas. Feb 17, 2009 ok, as someone who has gone through the pgce interview process, and the pgce course, honestly, it is not so much content that they are interested in as the way you deliver it.
Remember, although the content of your presentation will be important, your assessors will also want to see how you carry yourself when speaking to a group of people this means you should aim to be as enthusiastic and engaging as possible. To prepare for your interview please click on the link below, this will direct you to various documents you need to either read or print off your interview time will be advised on your invitation to interview email. Here are some example questions to help you prepare for your pgce university interview. As well as the example questions below, you can find further help in our.
You need to come across as confident and friendly easier said than done when you are being watched i know, but you have to put on a good act. Congratulations on being invited to interview for the pgce secondary programme at the university of reading in response to government guidance about avoiding contact during the covid19 outbreak, interviews are being provided online for the rest of the academic year. An interview protocol and scoring rubric for evaluating. Throughout the interview process you will have the opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of the pgce programme that is unclear and we encourage you to do this. If you have graduated within five years of the start date of the pgce, the principal referee must be an academic from your university. Read on for some common interview questions and guidelines for finding your own answers. An interview protocol and scoring rubric for evaluating teacher performance article in assessment in education principles policy and practice 102. Oral presentation rubric 4excellent 3good 2fair 1needs improvement delivery holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes speaks with fluctuation in volume and inflection to maintain audience interest and emphasize key points consistent use of direct eye contact with. Careers service, careers and employability service. 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 thought was particularly effective.
Ive got a pgce interview remotely on wednesday and have to give a threeminute presentation based upon an artefact to do with my subject mfl. The following standard questions asked with possible response, and my contribution as a secondary teacher for 6 years. Teacher candidate interview rubric andrea butzlers. As you can imagine i was totally overwhelmed and petrified. Dec 20, 2008 well ive got my interview in jan, for primary pgce and well i have to take in an item and do a presentation about it. My presentation for secondary mathematics pgce interview. 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. On the day of your interview you will take part in various activities, including small group work, as part of our overall assessment of you. You will be grouped with other prospective trainees and given a book you will have one copy each. Page 2 of 14 part one candidates for interview will be asked to complete a written task, details of.
Pgce interviews teacher training university of exeter. Jun 01, 2007 my presentation for my secondary mathematics pgce interview. Thank you for your replies, i did post here for traffic, when i last posted in staff room didnt get a single reply i have spent a looong time putting together a massive portfolio of work talking about why i want to teach, my opinions on behaviour management, lesson structure, routine in the class room, the role of the teacher etc and included lots of work with children. Home university applying to university ucas application guide interviews teacher training pgce university interview questions. How prospective trainee teachers choose a topic for presentation at interview doreen challen, jenny byrne and lynne brown paper presented at the british educational research association annual conference, heriotwatt university, edinburgh, 11 september 2003 abstract. In this handout we will talk about what to expect from the process, what recruiters are.
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