PGCE Teacher Training Blog Trainee primary teacher in Somerset

The anticipation grew, the nerves began to kick in, the butterflies started to appear, and then the moment came when we each began our training adventure towards becoming and ‘oustanding teacher’…First day, first morning and it was induction time!  The adrenaline was pumping once I arrived at Cannington and it was good to finally meet and greet fellow PGCE students.  A group of 25 are on my Primary course, with an additional 19 on the Early Years course.  I felt I could not stop shaking with excitement, despite holding a coffee in my hand to calm the nerves.  I was sure everyone else felt the same way as there was that feeling of apprehension in the air!

To be expected, the first day consisted of introductions from the tutors, finding out about the upcoming 6 modules and of course the other students “where are you from” and “what did you do before here?”.  An interesting piece of work we did do was to discuss what we felt were the attributes and characteristics of an outstanding teacher.  Here is the list I created and hope I possess!

Enthusiasm

Patience

Adaptability

Confident

Calm

Assertive

Positive

Consistent

A good listener.

What others would you add? Let me know by leaving a comment.

Here is a link to a good video from Teachers TV about “What Kind Of Teacher Will You Be?”

I did enjoy today, the tutors are nice and the rapport with other students in the class is already starting to build which is exciting!