School-based mentor concern (PGCE)
How important is it for the School-based mentor to be a subject expert on a PGCE? I accepted an offer with a secondary school (SCITT route) to train as an R.E teacher. I had wrongly presumed that a school-based mentor would be a subject specialist. I have reason to believe that my mentor may not be (I’m waiting for this to be confirmed by the school). If my mentor isn’t a R.E specialist, will this put me at a disadvantage? I’ve only recently accepted the offer, and I thought I had considered everything properly but now I’m very anxious.
(edited 11 months ago)
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Totally normal for them not to be a subject specialist. Good teaching is recognisable regardless of the subject being taught. You can easily tell if the teacher has control of the class, if the students understand the topic, if they are engaged, work well together, have a good rapport with the teacher, if the lesson is well-timed/paced, if there is differentiation etc. None of this is subject-specific so please don’t worry.
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by AngelilTotally normal for them not to be a subject specialist. Good teaching is recognisable regardless of the subject being taught. You can easily tell if the teacher has control of the class, if the students understand the topic, if they are engaged, work well together, have a good rapport with the teacher, if the lesson is well-timed/paced, if there is differentiation etc. None of this is subject-specific so please don’t worry.
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