backless wrote: » Well folks, sorry if this has been answered through the comments in this thread but I have a few basic questions if anyone could be of help. I'm trying to get myself into secondary teaching, and I'm wondering about the PGDE/ PDE courses run. At the minute I'm looking at doing a PGDE course in Scotland or Liverpool, are these courses run over here though? Also, if I were to do one of these courses (assuming they are more or less the same), would this be recognised and allowed by the teaching council to be a secondary teacher in Ireland?
rothai wrote: » No, unfortunatly you cant. It has to be completed in the place where you do your training.
wren2012 wrote: » Hi, just wondering has anyone heard anything back from NUIG yet?
backless wrote: » The PDE courses in Ireland arent going to be an option for me (I think ) because my degree isnt really up to scratch for the course I want to do here (Maynooth) as far as I can tell. Judging from the people I've talked to about it and the different course in Ireland (I've talked to a good few people)I'm very much doubting if I'd be accepted into a course here, so that's why I'm looking at the UK to do the course. Thanks though for the info, very valuable at the moment!
Armaghmagic wrote: » This may have been answered already but here goes. I am starting my 2 year part time H.Dip in DCU this month. I selected Accounting as my main subject but when looking at schools to teach in the class sizes for this subject are normally <10 pupil, where DCU demands that at least 15 are in a class. Can I therefore pick my 2nd subject as the subject I want to have my teaching practice in (business studies in my case)?
purplepapillon wrote: » Hi everyone, I'm starting the PDE in Trinity. My major subject from my degree is French, so Modern Languages is my major in PDE. It says in the handbook anyone doing Mod Lang doesn't have to do a minor, but you can attend methodology in your second subject, you would not be assessed in it. I'm wondering: (a) am I correct in the above information? (b) would you recommend attending lectures in your minor (c) can you do some TP hours in it, and, if so, will you be inspected in it? (c) will I be qualified in my second subject? Thanks in advance!
sarahb82 wrote: » I was in a similar position myself when I started in TCD last year. My major is science and like Mod Lang is counted as a double major. I did however attend the maths pedagogy sessions during the year even though I was not requested to. so to answer your questions (a) yes you are corrent (b) if you think it would be worthwhile to attend then by all means. I attend the maths sessions hoping to eventually qualifiy in maths also and in order to teach it you have to have attended sessions during the PDE. (c) you can of course do teaching hours in it, however you will only be assessed on your major subject. (d) you will only be qualified to teach your minor if you have enough credits to satisfy the teaching council requirements to teach that particular subject. I believe its roughly a third of your degree or 54 credits I think (not sure so dont quote me on this) As far as I can remember the Mod Langs had 2 2 hour sessions a week, so attending another 2 hour session on top of that can be quite a lot of work. It is manageable and I enjoyed it. Enjoy the year, I can't believe that I started it a year ago now!
mtoutlemonde wrote: » Congrats and good luck on your course. If it was manageable I would attend the methodology for your second subject because the Teaching Council may not register you for the subject if you havn't attended the methodology. I'd just check this out!!
Mardy Bum wrote: » I thought as long as you have a degree in the subject you are qualified to teach it regardless of whether you attend the methodology.
mtoutlemonde wrote: » I don't know if applies to all subjects about the methodologies but I do know for CSPE you have to attend the methodology http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/_fileupload/Registration/General_and_Special_Requirements_for_Degree_Recognition_June2011%2053901607.pdf (see page 20. I can't remember but I think there were others. Its better to find out now instead of having to go back and pay more fees. And from personal experience the Teaching Council just love taking money from you!!
debz61288 wrote: » Hi Guys, what grade did yas get in your degree? Im hoping to apply this year for the 2013 course and just wondering if only those who hold a 1st with loads of experience get accepted? I have neither unfortunately
tomissex wrote: » I got a low enough 2.1 with no teaching experience and got my first choice of UCD
andymx11 wrote: » Hi all, I also am going to apply for the 2013 course, however looking at the points system I sadly dont think I will get a look in. Is it just based on your grades plus work experience if applicable, or would there be interviews held for all applicants? I know myself I did not achieve the highest grades in college, however I also know that wouldn't stop me from being a great teacher. Thanks in advance
