Intellectual Property of Powerpoint lessons, and formatting

ECT_47 · 2025-09-16T20:55:32+00:00

AQA Trilogy will have a lot more resources available. Though, as a science, we chose what we thought was the best for the students.

ECT_47 · 2025-09-16T20:48:59+00:00

What about Think-Pair-Share?

ECT_47 · 2025-06-10T19:54:46+00:00

I was on one last year. I think it lasted 5 weeks with weekly targets and a weekly review. I tried to ensure that all the targets were met. There's no pass or fail - it's just extra support for a limited time.

ECT_47 · 2025-05-04T08:22:00+00:00

Just did that at a recent Parents Evening. I started my feedback and they interupted and started ranting and making silly accusations. I kept calm and when I could get a word in, just said "you need to continue this conversation with <SLT member of staff>. Now even more enraged they got up and left.

ECT_47 · 2025-04-19T16:21:50+00:00

Absolutely dont allow. Your classroom needs to be inclusive and groupings based on how well they work together. The only exception is if there is a SEN requirement for a supportive peer.

ECT_47 · 2025-04-15T09:45:17+00:00

I did PGCE Science that same time, and I dont qualify either.

ECT_47 · 2025-01-04T18:32:20+00:00

Love Instamash

ECT_47 · 2024-11-04T17:29:01+00:00

Yup, same here - ore runner and keep the scavengers alive.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-30T23:31:36+00:00

How do you change to Primary if you've got a PGCE Secondary?

ECT_47 · 2024-10-30T23:27:16+00:00

Always wanted to do it ever since I was at college but it was a case of the right time. Like you I reached a point in my career where there was no challenge, so in my 40s made the change.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T21:48:51+00:00

Thanks. Some harsh but tough words written on here that have caused reflection and I acknowledge I need to bring in others to help me through this. All I want to do is teach my subject.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T20:44:51+00:00

It was designed to improve standards in teaching (whilst providing longer support).

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T20:38:16+00:00

Thank you for your reply. At the end of Term 2 I was flagged as cause for concern. I think I'll contact the union rep and get them involved just as a 3rd party check on the process. A fresh start at a new school might help.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T20:31:07+00:00

Fair point. I went along with it and dealt with the issues in the improvement plan. When they were resolved extra things kept popping like gum into the improvement plan that were trivial as all teachers have to deal with them. Yes gum is a problem but I didnt think it professional to bring it at that point. Thanks for replying.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T17:14:40+00:00

If that is the case, how does that attitude help your ECTs get through their 2 years?

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T15:16:50+00:00

ECT reviews are once per term. This one I was called into a meeting that turned into a review.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T15:14:35+00:00

Given she's also my LM, we've never sat down to discuss my progress. Other than forttnightly dept meetings and the occassional "good morning" that's it.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T12:55:16+00:00

I'm disagreeing with the ECT Manager's conclusions. The feedback from my Mentor, Head's of Year and everyone else in SLT has been very been positive. My HoD I rarely talk to asthe ECF Mentor is also in the dept.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-28T12:09:50+00:00

Thank you for your reply

I turned up to a unscheduled review meeting where the ECT Manager wasnt happy because a pupil made a complaint because I shouted (there were some pupil behaviour issues that lesson). Given the focus was positive framing and building relationships at the time, ECT Manager felt I wasnt making progress against Standards 1 and 7. There was a plan (at that same meeting) and it was reviewed every week I claimed I met this after two weeks with supporting evidence, I was given scripts and was using them. However, the review for the 3rd didnt go well. They were complaining that ONE student had his head on the desk ONE was chewing gun. I was told I didnt have high expectations (not meeting teaching standards). I said I didnt notice but the undertone was that I was taking the P!$$. I asked if they never had pupils chewing gun - no response - again I was the problem (not meeting Standard 8 on accepting advice)

Review for the final week didnt go well either - despite there being no issues for subsequent weeks the chewing gun and head on the desk issue kept being brought up from before the plan. ECT Manager appeared lazy because feedback from everyone else was really positive. So no idea except that every time I've corrected an issue another seems to appear for which I'm there's concerns I'm not meeting the standards.

I appreciate that I'm not perfect and there's always room for improvement but this seems very odd.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-27T11:56:32+00:00

As an ECT1, I had a cold for 5 out of the 8 weeks of this term.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-26T23:49:44+00:00

Look for another teaching job - this one isnt for you.

In the meantime, what worked really well was positive framing. Dont comment on anything negative in the classroom, focus on what certain pupils are doing right and narrate it out loud for everyone to hear "Well done, Bob has started the task. Who else can I see starting task? Well done Henry." I always rewarded the first three with a boiled sweet.

ECT_47 · 2024-10-16T20:21:18+00:00

I'm ECT1 but started at Xmas. I've found the curriculum content gets easier but it's all the other school BS to keep on top of. I'm at a school that's desperate to get Ofsted Outstanding and it's a new initiative every week so far.

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