A busy day yesterday over to Bristol and the University of the West of England for a session with the PGCE group of Mark Jones.
One of the activities was to think about the "effective geography teacher"....
Here are some of the suggestions from the PGCE colleagues:
Effective (geography) teachers...
- ask interesting questions
- set clear objectives
- create a calm, purposeful atmosphere
- are creative
- are enthusiastic
- know their students
- make the students want to ask questions about geography
- have an ability to use humour to develop relationships and increase enjoyment
- are fair
- are consistent in their behaviour management
- choose relevant topics and activities
- are up to date with their subject knowledge
- link global issues to students' lives
- allow students to discuss views and opinions on the topics being taught
- are flexible
- use local events to increase relevance
- are organised
- make things relevant
- can link concepts together
- are passionate about geography
- personalise learning for the students
- are likeable
- set realistic goals
- are friendly
- have a calm manner
- have a presence
- encourage students to look from different perspectives
- have a sense of humour
- can banter
- can incorporate various aspects of the world into one subject
- make links between different topics
- are approachable...
Some of these things cropped up several times, particularly the need to be up-to-date, creative, fair and enthusiastic...
Thanks very much for the contributions on the day...
Don't forget to check my SLIDESHARE account for various versions of the presentation that I used...
Very best wishes to all the UWE PGCE group (and to all other new geography teachers) for the interview season, and for the start of your new careers...
Watch out for some GA CPD events that I will be involved in next year, which will be specifically for NQT colleagues and other teachers.
And keep an eye out for the NQT TIPS book that will be coming soon - my contribution is available to read by clicking the link...
One of the activities was to think about the "effective geography teacher"....
Here are some of the suggestions from the PGCE colleagues:
Effective (geography) teachers...
- ask interesting questions
- set clear objectives
- create a calm, purposeful atmosphere
- are creative
- are enthusiastic
- know their students
- make the students want to ask questions about geography
- have an ability to use humour to develop relationships and increase enjoyment
- are fair
- are consistent in their behaviour management
- choose relevant topics and activities
- are up to date with their subject knowledge
- link global issues to students' lives
- allow students to discuss views and opinions on the topics being taught
- are flexible
- use local events to increase relevance
- are organised
- make things relevant
- can link concepts together
- are passionate about geography
- personalise learning for the students
- are likeable
- set realistic goals
- are friendly
- have a calm manner
- have a presence
- encourage students to look from different perspectives
- have a sense of humour
- can banter
- can incorporate various aspects of the world into one subject
- make links between different topics
- are approachable...
Some of these things cropped up several times, particularly the need to be up-to-date, creative, fair and enthusiastic...
Thanks very much for the contributions on the day...
Don't forget to check my SLIDESHARE account for various versions of the presentation that I used...
Very best wishes to all the UWE PGCE group (and to all other new geography teachers) for the interview season, and for the start of your new careers...
Watch out for some GA CPD events that I will be involved in next year, which will be specifically for NQT colleagues and other teachers.
And keep an eye out for the NQT TIPS book that will be coming soon - my contribution is available to read by clicking the link...
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