[mrsgavero]

Hey there,

I have luckily got a place on the PGCE Early Years course at Stranmillis, starting in September. Just wondering if anyone can fill me in on the workload etc that is expected. I'm really looking forward to it but have been reading a lot of horror stories from people who are totally stressed out over it all and it's painting a black picture of the whole experience I have quite a lot of teaching experience already so am hoping this will be to my benefit. If anyone has any first-hand experience of the PGCE at Stranmillis I'd really appreciate it. Thanks

[lappin04]

hi there,

im just wonderin wat u did ur degree in- did u do an early years degree? its just iv done a psychology degree that had quite a lot of child development in it and iv been doin a classroom assistant course and cache level 3 extra modules as well as having been working as a classroom assistant for the past 2 years. Im really keen to know who gets in and with wat experience as i havent even been able to get an interview.

i wish u all the best in ur pgce, iv heard it is tough goin too but if uv got in and want to do it im sure u will manage and do well!

many thanks!

[rocket0612]

(Original post by mrsgavero)
Just wondering if anyone can fill me in on the workload etc

I am 1 year into the 4 yr BEd but I have heard the PGCE is real tough going ... in fact if you want to do well I hear your social life is severely restricted. - but it'll be worth it in the end!

[mrsgavero]

(Original post by lappin04)
hi there,

im just wonderin wat u did ur degree in- did u do an early years degree? its just iv done a psychology degree that had quite a lot of child development in it and iv been doin a classroom assistant course and cache level 3 extra modules as well as having been working as a classroom assistant for the past 2 years. Im really keen to know who gets in and with wat experience as i havent even been able to get an interview.

i wish u all the best in ur pgce, iv heard it is tough goin too but if uv got in and want to do it im sure u will manage and do well!

many thanks!

Hi, thanks for your well wishes. I'm hoping it's all going to work out ok I did my degree in Early Childhood Studies at Stranmillis but that was 9 yrs ago now!! I have also been teaching internationally since I graduated. As for who gets an interview it's really hard to say. When I applied I was told to try and make my personal statement really stand out as they will be reading hundreds of them so it needs to be something that is going to stand out from the crowd! Hope that helps a little?

[mrsgavero]

(Original post by rocket0612)
I am 1 year into the 4 yr BEd but I have heard the PGCE is real tough going ... in fact if you want to do well I hear your social life is severely restricted. - but it'll be worth it in the end!

Hey thanks for your input. Hoping my experience is going to benefit me. As for the social life, I'll be happy if I can get out on a Fri or Sat night once in a while. As you said it will all be worth it in the end

[elizabeacom]

(Original post by rocket0612)
I am 1 year into the 4 yr BEd but I have heard the PGCE is real tough going ... in fact if you want to do well I hear your social life is severely restricted. - but it'll be worth it in the end!

hi there, just wondering what you thinking of the bed course to date... just been offered a place for september13 and looking a bit of insight into what to expect if I get in