Hibernia

ivorygal

I'm sure this topic has been covered before....but can anyone tell me more about the Hibernia Higher Diploma in Primary School Teaching?

Thanks

TheDriver

http://www.hiberniacollege.net/ Did you try here?

Trotter

Please type Hibernia into the search facility. There is a lot of information on the forum here already, you just need to search for it.

Fast_Mover

I think Trotters fingers must be exhausted on that topic by now!!:)

debz79

Hey people. Y'all seem to be fairly generous with advice on the whole Hibernia thing, so I gotta ask: is it worth it? I've been qualified since '02 as a secondary teacher and am yet to find employment in my subject area!!! I'm 28, I'm starting to panic about a career! i don't wanna fork out E9,000 for 18 months' work to be in the same position that I'm in now! So please, advise.....

Rosita

debz79 wrote: »

Hey people. Y'all seem to be fairly generous with advice on the whole Hibernia thing, so I gotta ask: is it worth it? I've been qualified since '02 as a secondary teacher and am yet to find employment in my subject area!!! I'm 28, I'm starting to panic about a career! i don't wanna fork out E9,000 for 18 months' work to be in the same position that I'm in now! So please, advise.....

I can't answer this from direct experience but it seems to me that the general experiences mentioned here have been positive on the Hibernia course.

As a matter of interest what is your subject area? I am wondering about secondary v primary myself but obviously actually getting a job is no small consideration so it would be interesting to hear of subject areas where it is difficult.

Trotter

debz79 wrote: »

Hey people. Y'all seem to be fairly generous with advice on the whole Hibernia thing, so I gotta ask: is it worth it? I've been qualified since '02 as a secondary teacher and am yet to find employment in my subject area!!! I'm 28, I'm starting to panic about a career! i don't wanna fork out E9,000 for 18 months' work to be in the same position that I'm in now! So please, advise.....

I was 24 with a BSc and 2 years of sub teaching under my belt. I was wondering how to get into secondary teaching, but looking at the queue of qualified secondary teachers with no permanent jobs, I did Hibernia.

Scoot 2 years ahead, I'm permanent, paying my mortgage with plenty to spare, and have zero regrets.. except for maybe not doing it sooner!!

Secondary teaching and primary teaching are worlds apart. Whatever you do, get some primary subbing, and I mean 20+ days in total in different classes and different schools. Then make the decision.

debz79

Thanks so much Trotter! I think I might just do that! And, Rosita, I did English...bug mistake, schools are saturated with them! Anyone I know who did primary got a job straight away, and are much happier in their careers now than I am. But that's just my experience. Good luck with the decision anyway!

Rosita

debz79 wrote: »

And, Rosita, I did English...bug mistake, schools are saturated with them! Anyone I know who did primary got a job straight away, and are much happier in their careers now than I am. But that's just my experience. Good luck with the decision anyway!

I did English too so I know the amount of graduates there are. Fortunately I also did Irish which makes a significant difference to me I think.

I always hear these things about schools "crying out for Irish teachers" but whether that translates to genuine job prospects as opposed to years of subbing is another matter.

I actually enjoy my subjects to be honest and would enjoy teaching them at second-level if there was some possibility of security and a decent class. But that's the big "if".

Trotter's magic words "permanent", "paying a mortgage" are difficult to ignore when it comes to the Hibernia. And I imagine the same mood swings wouldn't be there with younger students.

Anyway I hope it all works out for you.

Trotter

Rosita wrote: »

I imagine the same mood swings wouldn't be there with younger students.

Don't count on it!

gaeilgegrinds

I eventually decided on secondary due to my huge love of my two subjects, I'd imagine there are many in the same boat. There are many similarities to teaching at the two levels too though. I think trying both is a great way to decide.

debz79

well the irish would be an advantage alright, to get you into a school. but like every teacher of every subject at second level, you'll probably be landed with other subjects that you haven't done before!!! good luck with it!

Rosita

Just one question on the Hibernia course which would not remotely affect any decision I would make to do it but I ask out of curiousity.

It is an '18 month course' from beginning to end. But is that 18 months solid, or is there time off from lectures/assignments in the middle of it or anything?

Trotter

Theres very few breaks in the Hibernia course.. 5 or 6 weeks in the summer really and thats it. I spent those getting ready for TPs and other bits and pieces.

Rosita

Trotter wrote: »

Theres very few breaks in the Hibernia course.. 5 or 6 weeks in the summer really and thats it. I spent those getting ready for TPs and other bits and pieces.

Thanks for that. 5/6 weeks in the summer would be grand.

trixie2007

Hi everyone!

Can somebody please give me some info on teaching practice with Hibernia and any other Postgrad course in teaching.
What exactly does tp involve?? I am hoping to do the HIbernia course or PGCE in Wales. Applying at the mo, unsure of what tp is all about though.

Thanks for the help!:)