Advice Please-first lesson obs (Y3) & interview

lorrpat · #1 (**permalink**) 26-06-2009, 08:51 PM

These forums are fantastic, I've only joined recently but feel like I've got some friends out there who I can ask for advice. I've got my first interview next week and have to plan a 30 minute lesson for Y3- anything I want. I've got lots of
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s but am worried they are too boring. I've been told in this situation observers are loo
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for exciting, I can think of lots of fun and interesting things to do but also want my lesson to be meaningful.
Has anyone any
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what they are loo
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for in this situation? As an NQT it feels that being caring, committed, passionate about teaching and wor
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hard aren't enough to offer and schools want people who can tap dance while spea
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Spanish preferably while playing the piano. Sorry- have just realised I am sounding a bit sorry for myself!!
Any advice would be really appreciated though.

NuttySupplier · #2 (**permalink**) 27-06-2009, 01:01 PM

An inspector recently told me that they (Ofsted) liked my lessons because the kids learnt loads, progressed well in the lesson, I pushed them, but they (the kids) didn't necessarily realise they were being pushed out of their comfort zone coz of the way I worked... if that helps?! They weren't all singing all
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whizbang lessons, but the kids enjoyed them and got a sense of achievement and an 'oh yeah!' realisation moment out of them...

lorrpat · #3 (**permalink**) 27-06-2009, 05:02 PM

Thanks for that. I think it would be easy to fall into the trap of a 30 minute lesson being so all singing &
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that it had no real LO and thats what I want to avoid. Am feeling calmer now!

lorrpat · #4 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Thanks to you for responding Nutty. My lesson went really well and the observer (dep head) said it was great and that both he and the children were hanging on my every word!

I am thrilled to bits and unbelievably excited. NQT year here I come....

NuttySupplier · #5 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 08:52 PM

OMG

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Well done lorrpat!! And good luck with the NQT year... keep us in the picture about how it's going!!

jennyfleur · #6 (**permalink**) 02-07-2009, 09:04 PM

See now! In threes!! Well done and congratulations!
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Footie will be
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ting a thread for you next!

janeb · #7 (**permalink**) 03-07-2009, 07:46 PM

Great news lorrpat
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This forum seems full of good news - glad I joined!!

audrey · #8 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 08:35 AM

Well done Lorrpat-fabulous news, is it for a yr 3 post then? Hope you celebrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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let's all wait for the Lorrpat thread from Footie
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they do make you feel special eh having your own little thread of good news.

lorrpat · #9 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 08:42 AM

Thanks for the congratulations. The Job is Y5, a one year mat leave cover which is
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l. I feel a bit like when you have your first baby, its so wonderful then you realise they expect you to take it home and look after it!!

audrey · #10 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 09:33 AM

=D>=D>
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Know exactly what you mean and you have summed it up perfectly, I've had those same emotions: feelings of-being euphoric, anxious, overwhelmed, hung over (I'm still a bit), excited, yep and many more too.

A tough year ahead but bloody brilliant news. I've also got a temporary contract but yr 4 (1 year). Lots to do but at least the summer hols is a long one and I intend to get things sorted at the
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t rather than leaving it all. Bet it doesn't go according to plan
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