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Is it possible to do the PME with any Level 8 degree}

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  • 27-03-2018 7:25pm
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    vithit
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭


    I’ve always thought I wanted to be a primary teacher, but now I’m not so sure. I’m conscious of how competitive jobs in it are right now. If I choose to do Arts or a Business degree, can I do the PME afterwards? I’m considering doing the Children’s Studies with Arts in NUIG, as it says I can. Does this apply to other courses, which aren’t related to children or education?


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    byhookorbycrook
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    Before you do anything else, see if you can volunteer in a primary school. to see if it is really for you.


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    TheValeyard
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    byhookorbycrook wrote: »
    Before you do anything else, see if you can volunteer in a primary school. to see if it is really for you.

    Definitely do this. Make sure its for you.

    Fcuk Putin. Glory to Ukraine!



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    vithit
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭vithit


    I know it’s totally different, but if it means anything, I did 4 weeks work experience in one during TY. I spent it mostly doing art or helping the weaker kids with their work in Junior to 1st class.


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    Shoebox1926
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    Hi Vithit

    Doing art classes with a group of kids with teachers present is a hugely different experience to having full responsibility of 30 children and their learning. I used to do art classes with kids in schools then decided to work in some Summer camps, I had total responsibility of a class of 20 kids and quickly discovered that Primary teaching wasnt for me. I love children but couldnt handle that everyday,youre not there to be their friend and youve to be really tough on them or else they can get very out of control. You also need to have eyes in the back of your head. Ive so much respect for primary school teachers, its not an easy job. Id recommend applying for art teaching positions or assistant jobs in children's Summer camps to see how you find it.


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