Wish Me Luck!

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I know I am being a total bad-blogger at the minute, but I have lots of excuses!!


a) This darn cold is totally draining me, yesterday I slept for over 3 hours in the afternoon and was still tired.
b) I have an essay due in for Monday so I'm too busy reading 154 page curriculum reviews to do anything worth blogging about. Dullsvile.
c) I am busy preparing for my interview on Monday.


Oh what's that? Oh yes didn't I mention? I have an interview! Yay! Out of the schools I've been to view this one was my favourite. I have to prepare a lesson, a presentation, prep myself for the interview, think of clever things to say and decide what to wear! So I'm very sorry but I'm far too busy to sit here and chat - promise to catch up with you all soon.

Little Ones Make Me Smile :)

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Sorry, today's post is going to be rather short and boring. I have just spend hours updating a website created for some ICT project, so want to get off my laptop ASAP!


But let's not talk about that...


Today was my first day on a new placement with... the little ones! Aged 4 - 5 years old, I really do love children at this age; full of mischief, questions and excitement. So this should be a fun week (until I come home to write essays / plan presentations).


But let's not talk about that...


Also I have now applied for three jobs, I think they are looking for someone more experienced, but it's nice to get the ball rolling.


Will be back soon with something more fun :)

Chugging Along

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Friday marked another hoop jumped and another box ticked. I handed in my English assignment. I wrote a million essays and lab reports during my degree, so it should be pretty routine by now. However, my teaching course requires a very different style of writing. It requires personal experience and reflection, instead of the scientific, professional style I have been used to. They also use a different way of referencing which drives me insane! But never mind, it felt good to print, staple, hole-punch and be done with it.

Crafting and Culture

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Another busy week at University! It's a bit of a mixed bag; some stress, some fun, and some boredom,

Stress - Monday we had to give presentations. It was only to our small tutor group who are a great bunch of people, so OK it wasn't that bad. I think most of the stress came from the fact I was unprepared (oops) so I guess that's my own fault. I get feedback on Monday, so keep your fingers crossed for me!

Fun - We had a Design and Technology session which focused on textiles, so we got to play with try out a bit of sewing. I know my way round a needle and thread, but it was pretty funny working with some of the lads who didn't have a clue.

I Love Learning

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I really enjoyed University last week (minus one pitiful geography lecture). So thought I'd share what we have been up to.


Literacy
On Wednesday we looked at children's books, poetry, and simply encouraging children to enjoy reading. It was so nice to take a little trip down memory lane and reminisce about our favourites as children. Some stories which hold a particularly special place in my heart include; The Magic Faraway Tree, Alfie, Jacqueline Wilson books, anything by Roald Dahl. 

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1000 Words About Me

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Don't worry - this post is not going to be 1000 words long!


I will graduate as a qualified teacher this June, and am looking to begin working at the start of term in September. However, job application time for newly qualified teacher (NQTs) has already started.

Cue panic stations.

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