Anyone starting Primary PGCE 2014/15 at Roehampton?

Yep I'm in my last year of my undergraduate degree now! I wasn't sure if I wanted to go straight from one to the other (I must be mad) but I'd rather get it all done now as I know what I want to do and I'm used to the work and everything! Have you been working with children?

Hey everyone could any of you possibly tell me how your interviews went?

I applied pretty late but got an interview at the end of April. What type of things were you asked, and how did the part where you had to use an object/game to talk about the learning process go? What objects did you use?

And what did you talk about for current educational issues? Sorry for being such a pain! But its the first uni that has gotten back to me so slightly nervous!

Zara

Hi Zara,

First of all best of luck with your interview!

It's quite a long drawn out day and I think the key is not to let yourself get to worked up about it, they are not trying to trip you up.

The day starts with them checking out all your documents, make sure you have them all with you.

Then you do a short english test, you write a short essay so they can check your english and then a few simple grammar and spelling questions.

The 'presentation' section takes place when you have been called with one or two other students for your individual interviews. You then present your ideas to the small group and then the interview takes place.

The impression I got was that it doesn't really matter what object/game you bring just so long as you have a solid idea of how it relates to children's learning and how it helps them learn. I'd say try and do something you saw during your work experience so you can relate it to a real life experience.

As for current educational issues I didn't actually end up talking about any! I would say pick a couple you feel are relevant just in case they ask you.

One other bit of advice I would offer is try and pass your professional skills tests before your interview, I don't have any proof and it's just a feeling but I think I might not have been successful had I not already passed them.

Best of luck!
Anne

Has anyone sent off the letter to schools requesting to spend the first week of September observing how they set up etc ?

i assume we can choose any school ? In unsure wether to just attach the letter they gave us or add a little personal message to my email .

Hi everyone! I'm so glad I found this page! I'm Fi and will be studying for the PGCE Primary Foundation/KS1 in September! I'm excited to meet you all and get started! I've just finished my undergraduate degree in Childhood Studies at The University of Bristol so will be relaxing this summer before the hard work begins again!
Looking forward to speaking with you all!