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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2008 3:09:32 GMT
For some wonderful confusions in Australian English, "Let's Talk Strine" by Professor Afferbeck Lauder (say it out loud) is a very useful and hilarious reference. For example, emmenex is a breakfast dish, while egg nishner provides welcome temperature control in summer.
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Post by Bertie on May 25, 2008 8:30:29 GMT
Why does anyone ever become a teacher?! Sue Twelve weeks holiday a year?  |
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Post by Barry on May 25, 2008 9:37:12 GMT
Welcome, Jay! Yes, many of us have Professor Lauder's books on our shelves (Verbivore, I know, is a particular devotee). I have Let's Talk Strine, Nose Tone Unturned, and Fraffly Well Spoken, although I'm missing Fraffly Suite, the last of the set (so if anyone comes across it, let me know ). |
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Post by Tone on May 25, 2008 20:30:35 GMT
>Why does anyone ever become a teacher?<
They like the power! ;D
But, seriously, I think that the good teachers just don't know why -- it's just the way that their "self" leads them. In other words, it's not a question that can be answered subjectively by a teacher and any objective opinion must be influenced by the subjective attitude of a non-teacher.
Tone
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Post by Tone on May 25, 2008 20:35:46 GMT
> "My Grandma has old timers disease".<
I think that there is something incredibly cruel about giving a name that is hard to remember to a disease that makes it hard for the people who have it to remember!
Tone
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Post by amanda on May 26, 2008 8:32:11 GMT
>Why does anyone ever become a teacher?<it's not a question that can be answered subjectively by a teacher Or a would-be teacher, either. I'm glad you said that, Tone. I recently applied for a place on a teacher training course and throughout a morning of written tasks, interviews, and presentations the constant theme was 'but why do you want to become a teacher?' It's difficult to keep answering that question without spouting complete waffle, or sounding like a Miss World contestant. (I love children, it's a privilege to educate them, I want to save the world!) Well they turned me down like a bedspread. (Hope you don't mind if I borrow your fine saying, Paul! Using it will sugar the bitter pill of having to tell everyone I'm a failure.  ) |
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Post by amanda on May 26, 2008 9:19:02 GMT
(Sometimes you do need two question marks.) Yes, like a nice glass/bottle of Soave, sometimes one just ain't enough. |
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Post by Paul Doherty on May 26, 2008 10:49:29 GMT
Bad luck, Amanda. I'll never understand institutions -- did they give any reasons for the bedspread behaviour? Can you do an access course? Apply elsewhere? Apply next year?
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Post by Dr Mildr on May 26, 2008 11:30:29 GMT
Do I recall you have a degree (are you in N Bristol?) Amanda. I guess an Access course wouldn't help if so (having a degree, not living in Bristol!). Does the OU still offer their in-service type PGCE course (appropriate only if you have a degree).
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Post by Paul Doherty on May 26, 2008 11:42:26 GMT
Or get a job in a private school. Many require only a degree.
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Post by Tone on May 26, 2008 20:08:31 GMT
Amanda,
Good on you for trying, and good luck when success eventuates.
And if teaching is to be your course (and cause) in life, I recall that which my old uncle (a teacher) said to me the first time that I, too, became one. (I've done it twice.)
"Do not hint to your pupils that they will never be as good at the subject as you are yourself. Rather, take pride in those who exceed you own abilities due to your tuition."
(Mayhap this could be adapted for "interview" use.)
Tone
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Post by amanda on May 27, 2008 19:04:42 GMT
Thank-you for all your kind comments. I have got a degree which at the moment amounts to having had a nice day out with a posh hat on.
Paul, I think the bedspread was pulled for several reasons, not least the sheer number of applicants. Unfortunately my nearest training provider is a much sought-after placement and were told that out of about 1,500 people, only 400 were chosen for interview, and 155 would be offered a place.
But my mother thinks it's because I'm too old. Thanks Mum.
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Post by Paul Doherty on May 27, 2008 19:38:13 GMT
Amanda, those are tough odds. Apply again though, it shows determination. Perhaps they'll interview you out of curiosity!
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Post by Pete on May 27, 2008 20:37:29 GMT
Thank-you for all your kind comments. I have got a degree which at the moment amounts to having had a nice day out with a posh hat on. First time I have ever seen a lady refer to a mortar board that way. Best of luck with your search, though. I know how frustrating it can be.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2008 3:36:45 GMT
Here in Oz, there is a lot of talk about the need for recruiting the "brightest and best" to teach our children. There does not, however, seem to be a way of determining whether these persons will have the additional imperatives of WANTING to be a teacher, and having the ability to enjoy being in a classroom every day. It is the best job in the world for those who like it, and the worst for those who do not.
Are you able, Amanda, to get some realistic reasons why they treated you like a bedspread?
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