Student Associate Review

by TDA (Student Associates Scheme)

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was great to get some "hands on" teaching experience, and with excellent guidance by my mentor and other teachers in the school I was based at. It really allowed me to see what teaching as a career would be like, and affirmed my assurance about wanting to become a teacher. It was a great placement, and I would whole-heartedly recommend it to anyone with an interest in training to become a teacher.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All of the staff at the school were very friendly and welcoming, and were more than happy for me to participate in their lessons. They were also encouraging and were happy to engage with me at any time.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was initially given alot of guidance on where I should be and when, and how to plan lessons etc. But as the placement progressed and I needed less guidance, my mentor was happy for me to pick and choose which lessons I observed, and allowed me to plan and deliver lessons fairly independently.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was kept busy in lessons, but was also given time to plan other lessons and record my placement during the school day.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Whilst teaching, I was allowed a fair amount of responsibility, but my mentor was always at hand if I needed her help.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I feel like I am slightly ahead of the game for when I begin my PGCE after taking part in this placement.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • I didn't have an office, but the atmosphere in the staffroom was pleasant and fun.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • While I was in school, my activities were fairly well organised and it was easy to contact my mentor outside of school to arrange which days I would be in.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given alot of time by my mentor, above and beyond what she had to, in order to show me how things such as markschemes and moderation meetings worked, which I would not have been able to see otherwise.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If a place becomes vacant at the school, once I am qualified, it was suggested I apply for a position.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There were no other students there on placement at the same time.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • My placement was in my home-town (Cambridge), so the prices were average.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Cambridge's night life is not for those who enjoy clubbing, but it has many nice bars, restaurants and dancing clubs.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was invited to join with some extra-curricular activities, which were very valuable.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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