What We Learned From the PGCE by Nick Allen https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips Tips from seasoned Coleg Ceredigion PGCE students en-us 2018-03-20 15:36:03 UTC 2025-11-04 16:26:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f393.png Malar https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584257841
  • how to be confident in teaching
  • how to be professional
  • The UK educational system
  • English proficiency especially writing skills
  • various teaching methods and learning theories
  • how to balance study, work and family.

    • ]]>     2020-05-20 08:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584257841     Malar https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584264360 I believe that learning is one of the  most important things as not only students are learning but also teachers are learning.  Secondly, planning and organising the class with a lesson plan and student centred teaching along with applying learning theories. ]]> 2020-05-20 08:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584264360 Malar https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584272600
  • Planning
  • Organisation
  • Implementation
  • Time management 
  • Buy a computer/ laptop
  • Manage your work-life balance
  • Mindfulness techniques.
    • ]]>     2020-05-20 08:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584272600     RussBasford https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584279951
  • Range of teaching skills
  • Learning theories and how to use them
  • Digital technology tools
  • Importance of digital tools in future teaching

    • ]]>     2020-05-20 08:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584279951     RussBasford https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584283612
  • Preparation
  • The value of stepping away from the screen or from lecturing them. More hands on practical session.
    • ]]>     2020-05-20 08:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584283612     RussBasford https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584284003 In the first week learn the following:

    • Learn how to research online - don't waste time with libraries and books :(
    • Learn how to use a reference management software - Zotero is AWESOME and I wish I'd discovered it in the first week!
    ]]>     2020-05-20 08:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584284003     Theresa https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584286326 The PGCE has taught me how formulate effective lesson plans, that help the student's to learn. The first thing I learnt was timings, especially in activities. People take completely different amounts of time to do tasks then you could ever imagine.

    I learnt that students tend to flourish in nurturing environments. If you show a genuine interest in them they are more likely to respond and be willing to put in the effort. If you are motivated, they are more likely to be motivated. Students want to know you care.

    Give your students motive to work by making it relevant to what they wish to do in the future or how it will help them to get a better grade. Don't just give them assignments for 'fun' that have no relevance. 

    ]]>     2020-05-20 08:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584286326     sarah_pold https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584295371
  • Resilience
  • How to be adaptable
  • How much fun teaching can be
    • ]]>     2020-05-20 08:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584295371     Theresa https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584298334
    To be organised, keep on top of tasks that need doing.

    Don't make worksheets late at night before a 9am lesson as mistakes can be made.

    Learn the students' names and how to pronounce them correctly, do this in the first week.

    Get a good rapport going with the students, let them know you care. Students who feel valued are more inclined to want to work and will also talk to you if they have an issue, without fear of being judged. 
    You are often the person they see the most of and if they have an issue, if they trust you, you can then signpost them to the appropriate person for help. ]]>     2020-05-20 08:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584298334     Theresa https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584304399 Do your work as it is given, do not put it off as suddenly you will feel like there is too much to do. This is especially true of the last assignment and building your portfolio. Keep adding to it throughout the year, then it will be far less work at the end.

    Learn early on how to set objectives and do a lesson plan.

    Ask colleagues for advice and don't be afraid to say to the students, "I don't know, I will find out for you." 

    It is nerve wracking for the first few lessons, but be like a swan; graceful on the surface and madly paddling away underneath. 
    ]]>     2020-05-20 08:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584304399     sarah_pold https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584312766
  • Self preservation/ self care
  • Adaptability
  • Lesson planning and timing
  • Listen: question - pause - wait for answers
    • ]]>     2020-05-20 08:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584312766     sarah_pold https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584354197
  • Smile
  • Ask for a designated work station/desk 
  • Be organised- keep a record of your reading/references /journals etc.
  • Have a mentor - know who to ask...
  • Don't be afraid to ask
  • Ask to be shown around your work placement/ induction/staff room etiquette- tea/coffee kitty etc.
  • Try and get a work -life -balance
    • ]]>     2020-05-20 08:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584354197     Nia nickallen https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584919984 'I now have an imaginary toolkit - like a pencil case - of teaching resources, techniques and ideas that I can use in my lessons.']]> 2020-05-20 14:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584919984 Nia nickallen https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584927010 'Having methods of checking what the students have learned. So that the students can say, "Oh @$*#! We learned that!"'

    'Plan well, keep the learning active and assess it regularly']]>     2020-05-20 14:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584927010     Russ nickallen https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584946225 'Find ways of engaging your students without using screens on a regular basis. Well chosen props are brilliant for stimulating curiosity and discussion. I used dummy heads!']]> 2020-05-20 14:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nickallen/PGCETips/wish/584946225