Suggested summer reading for next years Hdip?

NewbieT

Hi Guys.
I will be doing the hdip in Cork next year, teaching English and History. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend any books or other resources that might help in preparation. Any suggestions from psychology to self-defence would be welcome!

corkgal1981

Hi,
I'm going to be doing hdip in UCC in the coming year too said I just thought I'd say hi. I 'll be teaching history too. Germans my other subject but couldnt find a school that needed me to teach that! Have you received any info about Garda vetting yet?

I've no tips about useful books I'm afraid. I think the first time we have to go into a class we need to be really scary! I'm going back to my old school and I remember hdips were treated atrociously! A lot of them quit!! There was never any respect for the ones who cried or asked other teachers to come into the class to regain control!

NewbieT

Hi to you too!

I'll be in Douglas comm. What school did you get? From what I understand, especially for the first few months there will always be a teacher in the classroom with us, so I wouldnt worry too much.

I might see you around!

corkgal1981

I got Bishopstown comm but the principal recommended I keep looking cos class sizes arent great and I can only teach one of my subjects there. Theres nowhere else taking hdips though so Id say I'll be staying there. I'm going to have 2 first year classes and 2second year classes. Theres no history offered to 5th years next years and the teacher was out a lot recently so shes going to keep the 6th years & 3rd years for herself. Theyre going to create a transition year history class to make up enough hours for me!

NewbieT

During the interview with the Principal, I did ask about the Garda vetting and he said not to worry about it until August. I'd imagine it's something we'll need for the start of the course. What History subjects are you doing now in UCC?

clartharlear

corkgal1981 wrote: »

Hi,
I'm going to be doing hdip in UCC in the coming year too said I just thought I'd say hi.

I'll say hi too so. I'll be doing maths. I don't have a school yet!

genieinabottle

hey, im going to be doing the HDip in UCC 2. My subjects are biology and maths... just saying hi too....:)

clartharlear

genieinabottle wrote: »

hey, im going to be doing the HDip in UCC 2. My subjects are biology and maths... just saying hi too....:)

Oh no! You're my job competition! I'm kinda hoping that there aren't that many maths teachers...

genieinabottle

clartharlear wrote: »

Oh no! You're my job competition! I'm kinda hoping that there aren't that many maths teachers...

Oh..... Whats your other subject??

clartharlear

genieinabottle wrote: »

Oh..... Whats your other subject??

officially, applied maths, but I'm expecting that there's not too many places for that. I'm going to try to push my luck with physics or science.

corkgal1981

NewbieT wrote: »

During the interview with the Principal, I did ask about the Garda vetting and he said not to worry about it until August. I'd imagine it's something we'll need for the start of the course. What History subjects are you doing now in UCC?

Hi,
I'm not in UCC this year, finished MA last year and started doing phd but decided to do hdip instead then. Couldnt take 4 more years and I think Id prefer teaching!

clartharlear

By the way - about garda vetting - anyone know how long is a certificate valid? I got it for teaching a year and a half ago. Will I need a fresh one for the hdip?

BULLER

genieinabottle wrote: »

hey, im going to be doing the HDip in UCC 2. My subjects are biology and maths... just saying hi too....:)

Hey what college course did you do to be able to teach biology and maths? Science with both options for at least 3 years?

genieinabottle

BULLER wrote: »

Hey what college course did you do to be able to teach biology and maths? Science with both options for at least 3 years?

Science Degree but iv taken a few maths modules over the four years!! Biology is my primary teaching subject and maths my second.

· "SECOND Teaching Subject:Students are expected to teach a second subject (preferably a subject to degree level) but at least one in which they have some recognised academic attainment"

hot chick

Don't do any summer reading.
You'll be doing enough of it next year.

Enjoy your summer and de-stress while you can

KeyLimePie

I'm not doing a HDip but I do wanna become a teacher so i looked it up and found this

http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/garda_vetting/default.asp?NCID=363

it says it takes 10 weeks!

sitstill

I agree with the last poster. Relax this summer because you won't have a chance to come September. If you find yourself really bored though, you could try "Essential Teaching Skills" by Chris Kyriacou. Everyone doing the dip will read this and it's quite cheap!

MissDefied

Perrott, E. ((1982). Effective Teaching: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Teaching, New York: Longman is another good one.

Best of luck next year. It's a tough year, but also enjoyable

finicio

clartharlear wrote: »

Oh no! You're my job competition! I'm kinda hoping that there aren't that many maths teachers...

sorry to add more competition but il be doin maths in UCC aswell

Physics is my other subject..

elle

Is anyone else in UCD???

stevemcf

Just finished my Dip in UL.
Everything mentioned so far good but also...

Know your exams... SEC Exam Archive
http://www.examinations.ie/index.php?l=en&mc=en&sc=ep

Know your curriculum... NCCA
http://www.ncca.ie/index.asp?locID=241&docID=-1

Teachnology matters... TeachNet, NCTE
http://www.teachnet.ie/home/default.asp?NCID=1
http://www.ncte.ie/

Then ask, what is education anyway???...
http://www.infed.org/archives/e-texts/e-dew-pc.htm

School Types...
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/education/primary-and-post-primary-education/going-to-post-primary-school/types_of_post_primary_school

Different Dips seem to focus on different reading materials so will refrain from mentioning mine. Best of luck.

Steve