I was reading my GTC magazine at the weekend, and came across an interesting article.
According to a survey jointly commissioned by the GTC, 99% of teachers in their second year of teaching see themselves as 'very' or 'fairly' effective teachers. Strengths identified were forming relationships with pupils and good organisational skills.
They felt CPD opportunities are key to their continued progress. The area they most wanted to develop was their subject knowledge.
The report emphasises the importance of continuing indidually tailored CPD for new teachers beyond their first and second year, so that no beginner teachers are left unsupported during the first few years.
If you are in the first few years of teaching Geography, or you're an NQT or PGCE student and a GA member, please e-mail me via the GA website and I'll send you an invitation to join the NING social network that has been established by the Geographical Association to help early career teachers share information and find solutions to issues that may arise.
According to a survey jointly commissioned by the GTC, 99% of teachers in their second year of teaching see themselves as 'very' or 'fairly' effective teachers. Strengths identified were forming relationships with pupils and good organisational skills.
They felt CPD opportunities are key to their continued progress. The area they most wanted to develop was their subject knowledge.
The report emphasises the importance of continuing indidually tailored CPD for new teachers beyond their first and second year, so that no beginner teachers are left unsupported during the first few years.
If you are in the first few years of teaching Geography, or you're an NQT or PGCE student and a GA member, please e-mail me via the GA website and I'll send you an invitation to join the NING social network that has been established by the Geographical Association to help early career teachers share information and find solutions to issues that may arise.
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