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Hi everyone, what do you think of my PGCE statement so far?
Filed in The Category Nursery Design
ICT PGCE statement
In 2004 I graduated with a BSC honours degree in Multimedia and Internet technology from the University of Salford. Like many students I decided to keep my options open while gaining some work experience to improve my interpersonal and development skills. Teaching has been one of my career aspirations due to the challenge it brings and as a self-motivated, organised and energetic person I feel I can bring much to the teaching profession. My desire to teach has been developed through the philosophy that education is the key to success.
Since concluding my studies I have been working as a 999 operator for British Telecommunications PLC. Having worked in this fast paced working environment I have significantly improved my communication and listening skills and I have developed a confident tone of speech. I have done supervisory roles by liasing with the countries Emergency authorities, which show I can take responsibility and can manage a large group. At home I have kept up to date with the world of IT and have worked on numerous projects.
I am attracted to the teaching profession because I enjoy working with young people and get a thrill when my hard work pays off and I see the results. Experience is a crucial area to develop further ideas about teaching and gives an insight of life in the teaching profession. Currently, I am observing a teacher in ICT at Hamilton high school where I am spending one day a week observing and helping out in a secondary school. The methods are very hands on as many of the ICT classes are practical and the students have appreciated my contribution to the class.
Studying the PGCE at this well renowned institution will be an opportunity to unleash my potential and gain at first hand experience of teaching through the placements. I am particularly looking forward to the fact that teaching is one profession where two days are never the same. I am certain that I will thoroughly enjoy being a teacher. As I possess excellent up to date knowledge on the intended subject and educational needs. I have recently looked into educational issues such as Linguistic and Cultural Diversity, differentiation and classroom management.
At home I have kept up-to date with my web design skills and I have recently started expanding on modules that are taught at high school. Such as Hardware, software, communication, databases, desktop publishing and the system life cycle.
I am a very friendly with an approachable personality. Having experienced the educational environment from nursery to University. I am very much aware of the needs of children and understanding how to address. I will be able to utilise my experience to provide an insight into the real working life.
Other than English I speak fluent Bengali and Urdu with excellent interpretation and translation skills. Being billinguel allows me to address and reach a wider audience. I enjoy reading books, watching movies and sport.
Answer by hairy_spaghetti
Sounds good however you may like to change the spelling of ‘bilingual’ in your final paragraph 
.Good Luck.
Answer by spudscarecrow
First paragraph: change to “liaising with the national emergency services”
“worked on numerous projects”: identify one or two of these.
Hamilton High School: proper capitals.
Delete “in a secondary school”: not needed.
“Studying the PGCE at this well renowned institution will be an opportunity to unleash my potential”: a little creepy! Suggest “I hope that my PGCE studies will help me realise my potential…”
Finally, you are trilingual if you speak three languages fluently.
Otherwise it looks like a good statement. Good luck with it!
Answer by Gazza Bear
What I spotted (in addition to previous comments):
‘liasing with the countries Emergency authorities, which show I can’ should be ‘liaising with the country’s emergency authorities, which shows that I can’ and if you mention ‘numerous projects’ then it would be an idea to briefly outline what these are.
In addition, ‘insight of life in the teaching’ I would change to ‘insight to the teaching’ & remove the coma after ‘Currently’
As you have mentioned that Hamilton is a High School (capitals for names), then the reader will know that this is a ‘secondary’ school, so stop your sentence at ‘helping out.’
‘hands-on’ rather than ‘hands on’
Remove ‘at’ & add ‘-’ so you get ‘gain first-hand experience’, ‘up to date’ should also be hyphenated as ‘up-to-date’.
‘Such as Hardware, software’ should be ‘Such as hardware, software’.
What do you mean by ‘desktop publishing and the system life cycle’? I think you may mean ‘project life cycle’ or ‘system design life cycle’, be a bit more specific.
Change ‘nursery to University. I am very much aware of the needs of children and understanding how to address.’ to ‘nursery to university. I am very much aware of the needs of children and how to address those needs.’
‘Other than English I speak fluent Bengali and’ should have a coma – ‘Other than English, I speak fluent Bengali and’.
Finally, do you enjoy watching sport, or playing? Your text implies watching, not playing.
You English is certainly better than my Bengali or Urdu.
If you are doing a PGCE then you will need to have plenty of confidence in yourself – good luck!
Where did the superstition behind a womens waters not bursting on pregernancy originate from?
Filed in The Category Superstitions
Just had a baby and waters did not burst even when baby came through. Mid wife then informed us this is quite rare and there is a myth with it. The myth is that the child will not drown at sea and will have the gift of second sight. could anybody out there let us know where this originated from or have related information
Just had a baby and waters did not burst even when baby came through. Mid wife then informed us this is quite rare and there is a myth with it. The myth is that the child will not drown at sea and will have the gift of second sight. could anybody out there let us know where this originated from or have related information In response to some peoples answer, the water sack was not burst by the midwife or doctor we know this as the midwife showed us the complete sack and as the dad i saw the sack being delivered as well as my baby and the sack was still in tact like a water bomb
Answer by An0nym0us mAn1Ac
It is routine procedure that if the mother’s water hasn’t broken, the doctor will do it. Sometimes the mother might not even realize it.
I’ve never heard of that superstition.
Answer by los
ancient paganism
Answer by kalsflick
i too had the same as you my third son was born in his sack and the midwife told me also that he would be a good swimmer and never drown at sea, and it’s rare (we are talking 23 years ago here) and he turned out to be a very good swimmer and he’s still here! don’t know about the second sight though?
A belief repeatedly recorded from the 16th century to the present day is that when a baby is born with a caul covering the face (also called a ‘mask’, ‘veil’, or ‘sillyhow’), it must be kept for luck; whoever has one will never drown. This is a case of like-cures-like: ‘for as a caul is removed from the head of a newly born child to save it literally from being suffocated by moisture, it became regarded as a charm against drowning by any who carried one beneath their clothing’ (Lovett, 1925: 52). Formerly, cauls were often advertised for sale, for once sold they protected the new owner. In 1799, as much as 30 guineas was being asked, but prices fell steadily during the 19th century, and by the early 20th century had dropped to a few shillings, though rising to three or four pounds during the First World War (Forbes, 1966: 106-7).
Any old school diet tips?
Filed in The Category School Tips
I know drink a lot of waterr,
i can’t do too much excersize atm coz i have post viral fatigue.
so any other ways would be really appreciated 
I don’t need to lose loads of weight
just like 20 pounds ?
xxx
I weigh 120 pounds, 5;4 & I’m 14.
Answer by sarell
A safe diet that i eat is to eat every four hours so that my body doesn’t stave itself and it knows that I am going to be regular with the food because if it thinks it won’t get any food then it will store up the food it gets and make me even more fatter even though I don’t eat much.
So eat every four hours have anything even if it is a stick of celery just pop it in but in your case you have to eat more a healthy calorie count is 2000 a day unless you exercises then it will be 2500 a day so that your body doesn’t eat it self. and your body will behavior correctly and doesn’t think that it is on a famine. If it thinks this then it will store store and store. Hence big belly. Eat Carbs during the day and eat slow releasing ones like, potato’s, whole wheat, oats, rice, bread. One large potato is a portion and a half. So watch your portion sizes because you will need to eat more to make up the difference and eat often every four hours. Good luck it works for me.
Answer by Zackary
I had too many pounds in all the wrong zones until I used acai berry, I understand they say that pills won’t work, nevertheless they sure worked for me, and they’ve been featured on the Rachael Ray Show too. There is a free trial on currently at http://mefople.zimcraft.com , give it a try, why not?
Answer by bff
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/butt/
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/thighs/
good luck!
Ideas to keep family busy while camping?
Filed in The Category Family Ideas
My family are taking a short break for 5 nights in Isley, an island in scotland, where there isnt much to do.
I was wondering if anyone can think of anything we could do , in raian and in sunshine, and things to keep the kids busy, as the youngest is 6 and the oldest 15 ?
Answer by Mr.Kenan
Depends what their into, a lot of kids like video games so you could buy a PSP, that always works with all ages, let the oldest take an MP3 Player as they like their music and generally spend some family time the rest
If you have enough money to spare you could also buy a portable DVD Player.
Answer by Robert W
dont go
Answer by bigian1179
show them how to build a fire properly make smores (2 chocolate digestives and toasted marshmallows) get a plant reference book and get them to find individual plants(older kids like the poisonous ones) give them jobs to do round the camp
I am starting a new school on monday, any tips (any kind of tip) what so ever?
Filed in The Category School Tips
about fashion, make up, how i should act, anything at all etc THANKS:)
Answer by rogue
wear what you’d normally wear, act like you always act and dont pretend to be something/someone youre not.
that way people get to know the real you strait away and not the fake you, a lot of pressure would build up because youre not being yourself.
hope ive helped XD
Answer by J
Make friends with everyone you can, don’t ignore someone who you’ve been warned against or anything, then you’ll be able to get to know everyone well before settling down into a group of friends, as opposed to latching onto one group straight away, then finding out you hate them later on.
Don’t flirt with any boys! Girls in school can be very territorial over someone they fancy. Try and act as confident as you can, even if you don’t feel it, and they’ll believe that you are. Ask loads of questions to get the conversation going and try to be chatty and funny.
With fashion or make-up, if you have one style (if you’re a goth or something) then you shouldn’t be afraid of expressing yourself – though not enough to get you in trouble with the teachers. Then like-minded people will be able to spot you.
My sister in law is doing my head in over baby showers?
Filed in The Category Baby Showers
My sister in law is about to have her third baby shower for her fourth child. She has a list of things she wants and it’s all expensive stuff. Even the baby clothes as she wants designer and top of the range. I’m pregnant with triplets and money is a bit tight as we’ve just moved and we need to buy our two year old a new dress as we’ve got lots of family things coming up. We’re getting lots of ear ache off her because all we can really afford to give her is a couple packs of nappies in different sizes in a basket and she keeps calling us tight saying we don’t love out niece and nephews when it’s not true because we are always buying things for them as she doesn’t and we are always picking them up from school and nursery and she doesn’t even work. No one but but me and my husband notice what she’s doing.
She’s been spreading lies too saying that out two year old daughter Hanna was adopted because we didn’t tell anyone when I got pregnant with her and gave birth to her because we wanted to try living in Sweden which didn’t work out so we moved to the UK where his family lives when Hanna was a year old. She’s also been spreading lies saying that we can’t concieve naturally because we aren’t always having sex like she is (she and her current boyfriend at the time snuck upstairs when we invited them and her kids for dinner to have sex.) just because we aren’t like her because we don’t believe our daughter or any child should be expose to their parents having sex when they are around.
Answer by bopdaddy
She sounds like a taker and there is no way you can make her happy.
You have your hands full as it is and she has no right to make any demands of any one.
Confront her in front of the family and let her have it all.
Don’t worry about hurting her feelings as she has no sense of decency anyway.
Answer by gufbal
It sounds like your sister is sort of slutty and has no respect for you or your husband. On top of that she is materialistic and self centered. If it were me I would have a couples meeting, both of you and both of them, and let them have it. Tell her you don’t appreciate her lifestyle of using you, disrespecting you, and your home. Tell her that at this time in your life your triplets are your priority, and you have a lot of headaches coming down the road, youdon’tt need her issues complicating your already insane life. A good friend of mine has a 4 year old and then 2 year old triplets. Its crazy but she loves them all and is very happy. But three babies at one time is very hard and the last thing you need is any extra stress in your life. basically tell her to start thinking about other people, or start spending a lot more time taking care of her own kids without your help. Honestly, your on the verge of being so busy you wont have any time for anyone else. Congrats on your pregnancy, happy Mothers Day, and good luck!
Answer by kymmeloves88
Sounds like to me, you & I ended up with some snotty, bitchy, selfish sister in laws I ve got a couple. Who cares what she says bottom line she is jealous! Thats the only reason girls like that open there mouths to gossip dont let it bother you ohhh and as for her gift 4 the shower buy her the ugliest outfit you can find
i want to tone up for the end of the summer holidays when i go back to school, any tips?
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im 11, i want to tone up,
Answer by Lol
One word.. working out, go to a club run around ur block everyday, thats the only way to tone ur body .. good luck
Answer by Adele Spinks
Hi, Toning up should be fun and not a chore, my daughter Ice skates and I enjoy the Gym, I have a Wii fit and I can fit this around my daily life. If you have a friend to exercise with this will always make things fun and a little competition and support always works to keep you on track.
I have a 5 a side football tournament tomorrow, any ways I can gain a little bit of fitness before then?
Filed in The Category Fitness Tips
Hey.
I have a 5 a side football tournament tomorrow and I’m pretty unfit. So I was wondering if anyone could give me a few tips on how to get my fitness up a little bit before hand.
I know obviously I won’t acheive anywhere near full fitness in one day but I don’t wanna get tired too easily and if I excersize too much today I could feel worse tomorrow due to muscle pain.
Answer by Jonathan
I suggest running on the treadmill for maybe 20 mins @ 7 MPH.
Answer by TruKidzTHINKfree
Nope.. too late.
Answer by Andy
You can’t gain fitness before tomorrow, I’d suggest rest today and have a sugar drink tomorrow before the match and at half time
Any superstitions?
Filed in The Category Superstitions
I always put my England jersey on 10 minutes before kick off and give the badge a little stroke.
I wear it for every game and not during the week. I also havent washed it since the South Africa pool game (I washed it before that and we lost, havent washed it since and we beat everyone we have played) Anyone else got any superstitions that they dare not change. Which side of the sofa you sit on, what brand of beer you drink? Or is it just me that is a bit odd?
Answer by Global Surveyor
lick the carpet 7 times 10 minutes before kick off. Then the backside of your best mate 2 times 1 minute before kickoff, then England will win
Answer by ashar/97
lmao…… are you and “global serveyor” mates or what lmao!!! mind you I did say Id cut my locks off if the ABs dont win the cup! damn it I now have short hair lmao!! lucky I didnt say Id stab myself in the heart!!
your probably not alone however you maybe sitting by yourself on the weekend due to three weeks of sheer sweat that jersey has endured!!!! lmao…….
Answer by Dacicus
I am very superstitious.
That’s why I don’t want to change the pattern: Every time when a team from southern hemisphere played the final in northern hemisphere, they won.
I want to teach Photography any colleges looking for someone like me?
Filed in The Category Photography
I would love to be a teacher in a college or a sixth form. I am just finishing my degree in editoral and advertising photography and I would like to pass on my love to others. I have had a tough time at university doing my degree so i don’t think that i am going to get the best grade. However I love my subject so much i haven’t quit I have just dug in and carried on. I need to do a postgraduate course Which I want to do whilst teaching. Are there any colleges or places looking for someone with my level of education and dedication? I am good to start as soon as possible and I will move home and country if thats what it takes to do what I want.
Answer by m
erm try the colleges in orpington and bromley, u neva know if not that, just ring up and ask different colleges
Answer by Rebecca
there will be lots of community learning centres and colleges who would probably run some part-time/leisure courses in that subject – you should try writing to them all, telling them what experience/equipment etc you have.
from what i have seen most photography courses are run as leisure classes rather than acedemic so it won’t really matter about your degree results as long as you have the necessary experiences and skills.
Answer by Freddie F
You will need at least a level 3 City & Guilds in adult education with a view to level 4 if you wish to teach young adults and a full Police check. It’s unlikely that you will find anything full time.
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