Goodbye cruel world, hello class

Article Abstract:

Mature entrants to teaching account for 30% of teacher training intake, and the government is encouraging this with more school-based training systems and the licensed teacher scheme. A variety of flexible ways into teaching are needed to attract people from other professions to keep up the supply of teachers. An example of flexible re-training is the two-year B Ed course at Bristol Polytechnic. Independent schools employ graduate staff without a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) who learn to teach while in school. Most career-changers enjoy teaching as they have responsibility for their own work and enjoy sharing knowledge with young people.

Supply and demand, Teachers, Training, Career changes, Teacher education, Professions

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Whose doctorate is it, anyway?

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There is criticism of the student/supervisor relationship in PhD programmes. The British Academy is investigating improving supervisory guidelines. The Lancaster University Unit for Innovation in Higher Education holds workshops on 'Effective Supervision' to meet demand. Leeds University has strict review procedures and minimum contact requirements. The London School of Economics rules that supervisors should have a maximum of eight students at a time.

Investigations, Graduate students, Study and teaching, Doctor of philosophy degree, Tutors and tutoring, Tutoring, Tutors

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Boarding: far and away the best route to independence?

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Boarding schools tend to have a negative image, and parents who send their children to such schools are sometimes seen as cruel, wanting to distance themselves from their children. However, boarding schools can be a very good way to give a child maturity and independence, and often offer an excellent all-round education. Children usually enjoy being involved in the whole life of the school community.

Social aspects, Boarding schools

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