Do you have a degree? If so what in?...

[Suzie and Faith]

I'm nosey

also is it essential for the job you're in/or want to do?

xx

 

[Bee]

Yes I have two

BSc Hons in Computing Science and PGDE (Scottish version of PGCE) in Secondary Teaching Computing Science.

Yes both of these are essential for my job Wouldn't be able to teach without them

 

[Morganuk]

Nope im as stupid as

No ive just not been very constructive but do intend to move on up

 

[zebrastripes]

get back to me in a few years, kind of have to get my A levels over with first

 

[daftscotslass]

B.Sc. Hons in psychology and a PGDE (what Bee said ) in primary teaching. Can't say I use a huge amount of my psychology degree but it interests me and I didn't want to do a degree that would pigeonhole me into doing a limited number of jobs like if I'd done a B.Ed. in primary teaching. Nearly ended up doing a PhD in self awareness in primates but that's a whole nother story

Next I want to do my masters in educational research because it's the logical next step interest wise and means I can move up the salary scale without having to worry about promotion.

So that's it in a nutshell

 

[valentine]

BA (Hons) in Drama and Theatre Arts dahling

I worked in the arts for a number of years, but now work for CAB, specialising in housing and housing education.

Would love to do post-grad in social work or teaching in the future.

Valentine Xxx

 

[babyblonde]

I have BSc (Hons) First Class in Human Communication (Speech and Language Therapy) and a post grad qualification in Dysphagia (or swallowing - yes, I am a swallowing specialist, make of that what you will).

 

[babyblonde]

Oh, and yes I do have to have these for my work.

 

[Suzie and Faith]

B.Sc. Hons in psychology and a PGDE (what Bee said ) in primary teaching. Can't say I use a huge amount of my psychology degree but it interests me and I didn't want to do a degree that would pigeonhole me into doing a limited number of jobs like if I'd done a B.Ed. in primary teaching. Nearly ended up doing a PhD in self awareness in primates but that's a whole nother story

Next I want to do my masters in educational research because it's the logical next step interest wise and means I can move up the salary scale without having to worry about promotion.

So that's it in a nutshell

OMG That's exactly my plans! Except a PGCE rather than the scottish one. Lol. I think i'd like to go into educational psychology/research after teaching! how have you found it all?

 

[KERRYGOLD00]

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[Bee]

Oh I am planning on going into Support for Learning, specifically in the IT/Computing Studies area as its something that I am passionate about. Its frustrating for Computing Teachers and the Support for Learning assistants/teachers when they don't have subject specific knowledge.

I don't think I'd go down the depute or headship route but wouldn't rule it out

 

[beanie]

I have 2, a BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology and a Diploma in Community and Criminal Justice - that was essential for my last job but not as necessary for working in a toy shop

 

[daftscotslass]

That's funny you said that Suzie because ed psych was something I seriously considered until I started teaching. Until I met them, worked with them regularly and did a day with them. I wouldn't touch the job with a barge pole. While they genuinely seem to want to help the kids, a huge amount of the job is pen-pushing and trying to deal with a bunch of bureaucrasy that gets in the way of getting children in need the help they need. As a result of this they are hugely resented by many people (usually teachers) which isn't right in a way, but myself having referred kids to them before to no avail, naa... couldn't do it. I don't want to be that person. There are psychologists that work in the private sector, though, but I don't know much about them.

It might be different in different parts of the country but having spoken to my mate in London about it (we did our first degree together but she got her PGCE in Exeter) it doesn't sound it. I would really recommend shadowing one before making a decision on it.

I bumped into one of the girls I did my teaching qualification with and she applied last year for educational psychology and didn't get in. 2000 applicants for 20 places or something stupid like that. She's 31 - we were told during our careers talk on ed psych while at uni (undergrad) that they rarely let people under the age of 35 in to do the course. Probably not allowed officially but apparently it's the norm. Here in Scotland there are only two universities that offer the course and each one only has an intake every other year so it's one year Strathclyde, one year Dundee. Oh and you HAVE to have a teaching qualification to get in though some universities in England only require you to have a psychology degree and some sort of experience in the educational sector.

I totally love the research side of things though which is why I'm going to do my chartered teacher (a Scottish thing) and progress to an M.Ed when Becky is at school.

Anyway I could go on about it for ages (my bad ) but if you want to chat about it on msn or anything gimme a shout.

Oh and Bee - I used to work with the guy who now works full time doing ICT for ASN for our council so if you want his details gimme a shout so you can put that in your probationer ticky boxy bits

 

[Fluffy Bunny]

BSc (hons) in geography and geology - was a natural progression after doing a geography degree and I wanted to go into some sort of environmental work. The reality was at the end of it I couldn't get the type of job I wanted (without volunteering for umpteen years first which is no good when you have student debts ) so ended up doing something completely different.

I now work with for the RSPCA and love it ..... so no, I didn't need it!

 

[claire_louise]

my degree is a BA hons in education and social care

next september i start my post graduate certificate of education, which qualifies me as a teacher

 

[Storm.]

I have one....

I qualified in the randonmess and blondiness school for crazy people and yes its essentinal to being a wife and houseslave!

sorry to lower the tone! you bloody clever lot I didnt want to feel left out!

 

[Suzie and Faith]

That's funny you said that Suzie because ed psych was something I seriously considered until I started teaching. Until I met them, worked with them regularly and did a day with them. I wouldn't touch the job with a barge pole. While they genuinely seem to want to help the kids, a huge amount of the job is pen-pushing and trying to deal with a bunch of bureaucrasy that gets in the way of getting children in need the help they need. As a result of this they are hugely resented by many people (usually teachers) which isn't right in a way, but myself having referred kids to them before to no avail, naa... couldn't do it. I don't want to be that person. There are psychologists that work in the private sector, though, but I don't know much about them.

It might be different in different parts of the country but having spoken to my mate in London about it (we did our first degree together but she got her PGCE in Exeter) it doesn't sound it. I would really recommend shadowing one before making a decision on it.

I bumped into one of the girls I did my teaching qualification with and she applied last year for educational psychology and didn't get in. 2000 applicants for 20 places or something stupid like that. She's 31 - we were told during our careers talk on ed psych while at uni (undergrad) that they rarely let people under the age of 35 in to do the course. Probably not allowed officially but apparently it's the norm. Here in Scotland there are only two universities that offer the course and each one only has an intake every other year so it's one year Strathclyde, one year Dundee. Oh and you HAVE to have a teaching qualification to get in though some universities in England only require you to have a psychology degree and some sort of experience in the educational sector.

I totally love the research side of things though which is why I'm going to do my chartered teacher (a Scottish thing) and progress to an M.Ed when Becky is at school.

Anyway I could go on about it for ages (my bad ) but if you want to chat about it on msn or anything gimme a shout.

Oh and Bee - I used to work with the guy who now works full time doing ICT for ASN for our council so if you want his details gimme a shout so you can put that in your probationer ticky boxy bits

Oooh i may re-think then! I think teaching is something I really want to do. I think if i start with that i can explore other ideas at a later date.

My degree will take as while as due to Fi i'm doing the open route now. In my 2nd year at college i applied and was accepted to some good unis but i turned them down in the end.



you all have some really interesting degrees!

 

[Lindsay]

Yep, BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

Xxx

 

[daftscotslass]

Oh and if you want some voluntary experience in a classroom and fancy a trip to Scotland the door to my classroom is always open

 

[Suzie and Faith]

Oh and if you want some voluntary experience in a classroom and fancy a trip to Scotland the door to my classroom is always open

ooh yeh! Shame you're so far away My mum works in a school but they don't like volunteers who are related to their staff. My MIL works in a school so I am hoping to get some experience there some time. If I am ever in Scotland i'll invade your classroom hehe