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So I have passed all 3 of my interviews and offered places for:
UWE
Bath Spa
University of Worcester
in PGCE primary.
Originally, I was leaning toward UWE as I would like to live in Bristol.
But I think Worcester has the best reputation.
Does anyone have any advice or view on which of these is the best?
Thank you!
Ewok
UWE
Bath Spa
University of Worcester
in PGCE primary.
Originally, I was leaning toward UWE as I would like to live in Bristol.
But I think Worcester has the best reputation.
Does anyone have any advice or view on which of these is the best?
Thank you!
Ewok
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No school cares about your PGCE provider. You should choose the institution closest to where you may wish to eventually work as you could be offered a position in your placement school or be recommended to a colleague in a neighbouring school.
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(Original post by ewok666)
So I have passed all 3 of my interviews and offered places for:
UWE
Bath Spa
University of Worcester
in PGCE primary.
Originally, I was leaning toward UWE as I would like to live in Bristol.
But I think Worcester has the best reputation.
Does anyone have any advice or view on which of these is the best?
Thank you!
Ewok
So I have passed all 3 of my interviews and offered places for:
UWE
Bath Spa
University of Worcester
in PGCE primary.
Originally, I was leaning toward UWE as I would like to live in Bristol.
But I think Worcester has the best reputation.
Does anyone have any advice or view on which of these is the best?
Thank you!
Ewok
See for you bath spa interview, see for your micro teaching activity did you just do anything I’m so confused on what to do, also with regards to the literature Review bit do we tell them about one we found or do they provide you with one?
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No school cares about your PGCE provider. You should choose the institution closest to where you may wish to eventually work as you could be offered a position in your placement school or be recommended to a colleague in a neighbouring school.
No school cares about your PGCE provider. You should choose the institution closest to where you may wish to eventually work as you could be offered a position in your placement school or be recommended to a colleague in a neighbouring school.
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(Original post by Rachelmac95)
Well done on passing all your interviews
See for you bath spa interview, see for your micro teaching activity did you just do anything I’m so confused on what to do, also with regards to the literature Review bit do we tell them about one we found or do they provide you with one?
Well done on passing all your interviews
See for you bath spa interview, see for your micro teaching activity did you just do anything I’m so confused on what to do, also with regards to the literature Review bit do we tell them about one we found or do they provide you with one?
And yeah, you have to find an article about teaching.
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(Original post by ewok666)
Right but don't they usually have lots of partner schools in different parts of the UK?
Right but don't they usually have lots of partner schools in different parts of the UK?
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(Original post by ewok666)
You have to say what you would do if you were teaching, you don't have to actually teach.
And yeah, you have to find an article about teaching.
You have to say what you would do if you were teaching, you don't have to actually teach.
And yeah, you have to find an article about teaching.
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(Original post by ewok666)
Right but don't they usually have lots of partner schools in different parts of the UK?
Right but don't they usually have lots of partner schools in different parts of the UK?
Reputation of the uni really doesn't matter in terms of the PGCE. So you should choose the uni you like the best and in the area where you most want to live.
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(Original post by SarcAndSpark)
No. Partner schools are local to the uni, as tutors need to be able to visit them.
Reputation of the uni really doesn't matter in terms of the PGCE. So you should choose the uni you like the best and in the area where you most want to live.
No. Partner schools are local to the uni, as tutors need to be able to visit them.
Reputation of the uni really doesn't matter in terms of the PGCE. So you should choose the uni you like the best and in the area where you most want to live.
To be honest, in the interview UWE was a bit all over the place. They had loads of tech problems and was pretty confusing as they split it into 3 parts in different rooms across several hours.
But I'm not sure if I should judge them based on this. But the other ones defo had a smoother and more organized interview process.
I understand wherever I go, the chances of me enjoying the course will be the luck of the draw of the mentor, the school I am placed in, the year I am teaching - and there is no way to avoid that.
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(Original post by ewok666)
Right, well when I talk about 'reputation' I mostly mean of the course itself eg - it is well run and efficient with good tutors etc...
To be honest, in the interview UWE was a bit all over the place. They had loads of tech problems and was pretty confusing as they split it into 3 parts in different rooms across several hours.
But I'm not sure if I should judge them based on this. But the other ones defo had a smoother and more organized interview process.
I understand wherever I go, the chances of me enjoying the course will be the luck of the draw of the mentor, the school I am placed in, the year I am teaching - and there is no way to avoid that.
Right, well when I talk about 'reputation' I mostly mean of the course itself eg - it is well run and efficient with good tutors etc...
To be honest, in the interview UWE was a bit all over the place. They had loads of tech problems and was pretty confusing as they split it into 3 parts in different rooms across several hours.
But I'm not sure if I should judge them based on this. But the other ones defo had a smoother and more organized interview process.
I understand wherever I go, the chances of me enjoying the course will be the luck of the draw of the mentor, the school I am placed in, the year I am teaching - and there is no way to avoid that.
But equally, you don't want to be living somewhere you don't like for a year.
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I have applied to those universities for PGCE primary as well! I think they are all great places. I think you should go with where you would like to end up living really.
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(Original post by Dan Knight)
what topic did you do for the micro teach thing? I have no idea what I'm doing
what topic did you do for the micro teach thing? I have no idea what I'm doing
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(Original post by Tishaitsallgood)
I have applied to those universities for PGCE primary as well! I think they are all great places. I think you should go with where you would like to end up living really.
I have applied to those universities for PGCE primary as well! I think they are all great places. I think you should go with where you would like to end up living really.
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(Original post by Rachelmac95)
Have you had any interviews or offers yet?
Have you had any interviews or offers yet?
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(Original post by Tishaitsallgood)
No not yet. But I have only recently sent it off. So fingers crossed!
No not yet. But I have only recently sent it off. So fingers crossed!
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(Original post by Rachelmac95)
I have my interview for bath spa on Wednesday bit nervous for it, trying to think of a mini teach activity thing.
I have my interview for bath spa on Wednesday bit nervous for it, trying to think of a mini teach activity thing.
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(Original post by Tishaitsallgood)
I have applied to those universities for PGCE primary as well! I think they are all great places. I think you should go with where you would like to end up living really.
I have applied to those universities for PGCE primary as well! I think they are all great places. I think you should go with where you would like to end up living really.
I am struggling to make my decision (deadline to decide for me is next week)
Bristol looks like a fun city but I live closer to Worcester now and have a feeling the course might be run a bit more efficiently there.
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(Original post by ewok666)
Do you have a preference?
I am struggling to make my decision (deadline to decide for me is next week)
Bristol looks like a fun city but I live closer to Worcester now and have a feeling the course might be run a bit more efficiently there.
Do you have a preference?
I am struggling to make my decision (deadline to decide for me is next week)
Bristol looks like a fun city but I live closer to Worcester now and have a feeling the course might be run a bit more efficiently there.
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(Original post by Tishaitsallgood)
Personally I am favouring UWE because I like Bristol as a place to live. But you do have to consider you will be studying with them for a year. So if you prefer the course at Worcester then maybe go there?
Personally I am favouring UWE because I like Bristol as a place to live. But you do have to consider you will be studying with them for a year. So if you prefer the course at Worcester then maybe go there?
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