Succeeding on your Primary PGCE

So You Want to be a Primary Teacher? - Graham Birrell Making the Most of your Time Before the Course Begins - Graham Birrell Making the Most of your Time in School: Preparation and Organisation - Helen Taylor Making the Most of your Time in School: Learning and Teaching - Helen Taylor Being Academic - Hellen Ward Being Positive - Graham Birrell Being Reflective - William Stow Getting a Job - Hellen Ward Succeeding on your Induction - Helen Taylor Appendix: Getting on a Primary PGCE - Hellen Ward Glossary and Useful Websites

'If I'd had this book handy during my PGCE, I wouldn't have hit the panic button as much! It highlights the importance of being positive, and approaching teaching with the right attitude. There were many times during my PGCE when I wondered if I might be having it 'harder' than other students. The questions and case studies here would have eased any worries or concerns that I had. Teaching throws up so many questions! This book answers them in a fun, interesting and enjoyable way' - Dan Port, Primary School Teacher 'I would advise all prospective PGCE students to read this book. It highlights that the PGCE course is not there to give you tips for teaching, but to help you develop along the way after observing, recording, reading and learning for yourself about the world of teaching. Helpful throughout the PGCE year, it covers writing critically, finding a job, the interview process and more, making you realize what the next nine months will entail' - Kerry Crane, Primary School Teacher