Primary Education 2013 ?!
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Original post by Digi
Hi All
I am posting on behalf of my son who, so far, has interviews at Derby, Leeds Met, York St John and Cumbria. I was wondering if anyone has heard back from Lincoln yet which is the only place he hasn't heard back from.
Cheers!
I am posting on behalf of my son who, so far, has interviews at Derby, Leeds Met, York St John and Cumbria. I was wondering if anyone has heard back from Lincoln yet which is the only place he hasn't heard back from.
Cheers!
I've heard back from BCU, Sunderland, st Mary's and York St. John's, but I haven't heard back from BG either. I sent my application off end of October... My mum called them because I don't actually live in the uk and It was near Christmas time and would of been driving past, they said my application was in with administration and that was the beginning of December...
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Hi all, *I just received a letter from university of hull asking me to attend an interview on 30th of January at 9am is anyone else going on that day? 
I don't know what to do for the book discussion what book will be good? . Its not a PowerPoint what do I need to do and will it just be me and the interview or will there be other students listen to my presentation. I will be delighted if someone can give me advice.*
I don't know what to do for the book discussion what book will be good? . Its not a PowerPoint what do I need to do and will it just be me and the interview or will there be other students listen to my presentation. I will be delighted if someone can give me advice.*Ive sent my ucas application off mid-december, does anyone know when they will get back to me? Ive applied to York St John, Northampton, Bishop G and Ledds Trinity, Im just really worred because some people have already received interviews, is anyone else waiting for replies? 
Original post by stringer123
Ive sent my ucas application off mid-december, does anyone know when they will get back to me? Ive applied to York St John, Northampton, Bishop G and Ledds Trinity, Im just really worred because some people have already received interviews, is anyone else waiting for replies?
I am still waiting to hear back from Leeds and York. Dont worry about it from what I have heared there are quite a few people who dont have interviews yet
Original post by Digi
Hi All
I am posting on behalf of my son who, so far, has interviews at Derby, Leeds Met, York St John and Cumbria. I was wondering if anyone has heard back from Lincoln yet which is the only place he hasn't heard back from.
Cheers!
I am posting on behalf of my son who, so far, has interviews at Derby, Leeds Met, York St John and Cumbria. I was wondering if anyone has heard back from Lincoln yet which is the only place he hasn't heard back from.
Cheers!
I know that my friend already has an offer from Lincoln (he had his interview in December) but he was quite an early applicant and I imagine they're a lot busier and slower now, if that helps
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Original post by beeche7
The questions varied a lot. The main questions which all Universities asked were 'why that university' - I discussed the course, how it was specific to me. They asked about my work experience - what I learnt from it, any challenges that I faced, and how I overcame these challenges. I was asked about the teacher I would like to be, and whether I have any characteristics which don't fit my 'philosophy' of what a teacher should be. Also asked about characteristics that I do have, good communicator, approachable etc.. whichever you think describes you the best.
The part of the Interview where you're asked questions can vary from 5 minutes to 20 minutes (from my experience). At one of my interviews, I was only asked one question - which was related to my personal statement, however I had to do a lot of teaching tasks throughout the day!
I met a lot of people at the interview days - and they said that they had been asked on education policies. Just make a note on any current issues or policies in education - read the paper or something. I haven't been asked anything on these issues - again it just depends on the University and their interview process.
Don't be nervous at all - they know that you're nervous, and they try and make the day as relaxing for you as possible. Once you're there you will be fine!
General feedback that came from 3 Universities to us all, was how 'scruffy' and 'untidy' some applicants looked. I guess I would advise that you look smart, but not over dressed. But it's up to you!
Hope this has helped in some/any way!? Good luck!
Original post by abbbbbbyc
What have you prepared for the children's book? Does it have to be relative to your specialist subject?
I haven't prepared anything at the moment, I'm in the middle of A2 exams
I'm not too sure, I don't think so since we don't choose them in our first year? what about you?Original post by beeche7
Mine came through UCAS this morning, I think it crasshed
As did mine, I assume us viewing track is enough, there was no reply button or anything!
Im applying for primary education to!!
ive applied to worcester and wolverhampton. wolverhampton is a really good uni for teaching. is anyone else applying to primary education at wolverhampton or special needs and inclusion studies and education studies?
ive applied to worcester and wolverhampton. wolverhampton is a really good uni for teaching. is anyone else applying to primary education at wolverhampton or special needs and inclusion studies and education studies?
Original post by HannahBlizzard
Im applying for primary education to!!
ive applied to worcester and wolverhampton. wolverhampton is a really good uni for teaching. is anyone else applying to primary education at wolverhampton or special needs and inclusion studies and education studies?
ive applied to worcester and wolverhampton. wolverhampton is a really good uni for teaching. is anyone else applying to primary education at wolverhampton or special needs and inclusion studies and education studies?
I've got a conditional form Wolverhampton for Special Needs & Inclusion Studies. Is that what you are applying for?
Original post by stringer123
Ive sent my ucas application off mid-december, does anyone know when they will get back to me? Ive applied to York St John, Northampton, Bishop G and Ledds Trinity, Im just really worred because some people have already received interviews, is anyone else waiting for replies?
On December 13 I added Northampton Early Years QTS to my spare slot on UCAS and got an interview offer this evening
Original post by HannahBlizzard
Im applying for primary education to!!
ive applied to worcester and wolverhampton. wolverhampton is a really good uni for teaching. is anyone else applying to primary education at wolverhampton or special needs and inclusion studies and education studies?
ive applied to worcester and wolverhampton. wolverhampton is a really good uni for teaching. is anyone else applying to primary education at wolverhampton or special needs and inclusion studies and education studies?
Yeah I've applied to Wolverhampton for Primary Education
Original post by kieran1502
Hey guys,
What kind of grades are these uni's asking for primary education
What kind of grades are these uni's asking for primary education
well for primary education its around 320 and lower, but for education studies its 260/280 and then you would do a one year teaching course after that. (education studies is for those who dont get accepted into primary education)
I hope that answers your question
Any one got Leeds Met interview on Jan 23rd?
Original post by Harriet : )
I haven't prepared anything at the moment, I'm in the middle of A2 exams I'm not too sure, I don't think so since we don't choose them in our first year? what about you?
As did mine, I assume us viewing track is enough, there was no reply button or anything!
I'm not too sure, I don't think so since we don't choose them in our first year? what about you?As did mine, I assume us viewing track is enough, there was no reply button or anything!
Oh there was a reply button you have to accept it. go on to track, click on the UCAS code where it says invitation then you can accept it
Original post by danb95
I have an interview at Gloucestershire in a few weeks and I'm really struggling with the object? Can anyone help?
Hiya
I've already had my interview at Gloucestershire, and have a conditional offer from them (even though I honestly didn't think the presentation went that well.) So if you're feeling least confident about that part, just work on the interview skills, because they like you to evaluate your own presentation, and say what you would improve if you did it again 
Try not to worry about the actual object itself, as long as you have a really good reason of how it would be useful in a classroom, and if you have seen it used in the classroom before, it should be alright.
It's always good to expand on the object, and explain how it could influence projects including different national curriculum subjects.
E.g. if you took a roman artifact (completely random example) - you could say how you'd use it to develop research skills and also use for the history, then they could draw a roman house (e.g.) and then read a bit from a book, and act out, pretending to be Romans.
This is a completely random example, but what I was trying to get at, is just make sure you can incorporate a variety of curriculum subjects to the object, and explain how it would encourage learning.
Hope this helps a bit? Good Luck!
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Original post by Becca-Anne
Hiya I've already had my interview at Gloucestershire, and have a conditional offer from them (even though I honestly didn't think the presentation went that well.) So if you're feeling least confident about that part, just work on the interview skills, because they like you to evaluate your own presentation, and say what you would improve if you did it again
Try not to worry about the actual object itself, as long as you have a really good reason of how it would be useful in a classroom, and if you have seen it used in the classroom before, it should be alright.
It's always good to expand on the object, and explain how it could influence projects including different national curriculum subjects.
E.g. if you took a roman artifact (completely random example) - you could say how you'd use it to develop research skills and also use for the history, then they could draw a roman house (e.g.) and then read a bit from a book, and act out, pretending to be Romans.
This is a completely random example, but what I was trying to get at, is just make sure you can incorporate a variety of curriculum subjects to the object, and explain how it would encourage learning.
Hope this helps a bit? Good Luck!
I've already had my interview at Gloucestershire, and have a conditional offer from them (even though I honestly didn't think the presentation went that well.) So if you're feeling least confident about that part, just work on the interview skills, because they like you to evaluate your own presentation, and say what you would improve if you did it again Try not to worry about the actual object itself, as long as you have a really good reason of how it would be useful in a classroom, and if you have seen it used in the classroom before, it should be alright.
It's always good to expand on the object, and explain how it could influence projects including different national curriculum subjects.
E.g. if you took a roman artifact (completely random example) - you could say how you'd use it to develop research skills and also use for the history, then they could draw a roman house (e.g.) and then read a bit from a book, and act out, pretending to be Romans.
This is a completely random example, but what I was trying to get at, is just make sure you can incorporate a variety of curriculum subjects to the object, and explain how it would encourage learning.
Hope this helps a bit? Good Luck!
Thank you so much
I had an object in mind but I wasn't sure if I could use it as I've seen them in classrooms before so thanks how long from the interview did they take to give you an offer ?Posted from TSR Mobile
Original post by rachelgib
I've got a conditional form Wolverhampton for Special Needs & Inclusion Studies. Is that what you are applying for?
Yep, ive got a conditional offer from wolverhampton for special needs and inclusion studies and education studies. im still waiting for a deaf studies course at wolverhampton aswell.
where are you from? want to find someone who is near me whos doing the same course?
Original post by danb95
Yeah I've applied to Wolverhampton for Primary Education
and have you got an offer yet? as thats the only two courses i havent heard back from. where are you from? want to find people near me
Passed the skills tests this morning, so by the end of the week, my offer will be an unconditional
Original post by sarahemilyprice1
I sent mine off 22nd November and i've still heard nothing 
ahh don't worry, it's probably because they've got lots of applications, don't worry i'm sure you'll hear soon!
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