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Good evening,

I hope you guys are well. I feel extremely nervous andanxious but I have an interview on Tuesday 13th August fora University of Hertfordshire PGCE Interview. 😬

The structure of the interview is as follows:
•Confirmation of identity (photo ID and identifyingquestions)•Welcome and introductions•Introductory questions•Microteaching task•Interview questions

I have to teach a topic from the subject I wish to teachwhich is Computing either introduce a programmingconcept within the KS3 Computing National Curriculum to aYear 7 (11/12 years old) class or introduce a keycomponent of computer networking suitable for a Gcse(14/16 year old) Computer Science class lasting 5 minutesto the interview panel.

And that they are looking for the potential to teach not theperfect lesson. Any tips or advice please I don’t knowwhere to start? I’ve never done it before. I need some helpplease.

Thank you

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by Anonymous
Good evening,
I hope you guys are well. I feel extremely nervous andanxious but I have an interview on Tuesday 13th August fora University of Hertfordshire PGCE Interview. 😬
The structure of the interview is as follows:
•Confirmation of identity (photo ID and identifyingquestions)•Welcome and introductions•Introductory questions•Microteaching task•Interview questions
I have to teach a topic from the subject I wish to teachwhich is Computing either introduce a programmingconcept within the KS3 Computing National Curriculum to aYear 7 (11/12 years old) class or introduce a keycomponent of computer networking suitable for a Gcse(14/16 year old) Computer Science class lasting 5 minutesto the interview panel.
And that they are looking for the potential to teach not theperfect lesson. Any tips or advice please I don’t knowwhere to start? I’ve never done it before. I need some helpplease.
Thank you

How did it go? I have mine on the 22nd of January and I would really appreciate any tips you might have.

Reply 2

Hey guys I am looking to apply to Hertfordshire also for chemistry. How long did they take to get back after submitting application?

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