hDIP

thesecretforme

When doing it, what school should one aim for:

an all boys school

an all girls school

or mixed....

Am male myself...

Red Alert

Moving to teaching and lecturing, you'll probably get more useful replies there.

spurious

I would say mixed, but only because I've found it a more natural environment to teach in.
Try if possible to get a spread of ability too.

thesecretforme

I am doing it in Cork, would anyone recommend a school to do it in? PM me!!:)

Lord TSC

If you've not got one yet, the answer would be "Whichever one will take you" :P

thesecretforme

I am talking about when I apply for it .

maynooth_rules

On a personal level, i find Boys schools much easier to teach in than mixed( i haven't been in an all girls school). With the younger years, particularly 2nd and 3rd years in mixed schools, the boys are finally noticing the girls and doing lots to get their attention, like playing up in class. Usually HDippers get many 2nd and 3rd years so be prepared for that:D

thesecretforme

I went to an all-boys school.

I hated it and couldn't wait to get out of it.

I think it would stir up far too many memories for me..

What about an all-girl school.

All experiences/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

spurious

maynooth_rules wrote: »

On a personal level, i find Boys schools much easier to teach in than mixed( i haven't been in an all girls school). With the younger years, particularly 2nd and 3rd years in mixed schools, the boys are finally noticing the girls and doing lots to get their attention, like playing up in class. Usually HDippers get many 2nd and 3rd years so be prepared for that:D

I would agree that boys are the easiest to teach.
The few classes I have had that were all girls are the ones I have least good memories of.

OP- I was thinking more of useful experience for finding a job, which is why I suggested getting experience with all levels of ability.

thesecretforme

Interesting... I just have a terrible feeling that I'll be eaten up by a class full of boys.

spurious

thesecretforme wrote: »

Interesting... I just have a terrible feeling that I'll be eaten up by a class full of boys.

Never show any fear. They'll be looking for any sign that you are not in control.

Make sure you're well-prepared and that what you are doing is appropriate for their age or ability, keep them busy, work out who the ring leaders are, be very familiar with the school's discipline procedure.

Remember you're not there to be their friend.

gaeilgegrinds

Excellent advice, it's half acting. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't shaking on my first day. But I kept them busy and was strict. End of.