Below, I have listed some Images of work that I will include in my portfolio to show during my interview at Haybridge High School, Hagley.
Monday, 2 May 2016
open event and apply 2
After attending an open event at Haybridge, and meeting some of the staff, I now have contact details for a Miss Sally H, who I will discuss the rest of my application with later on.
I met with the Head of the DT department, Keith Merrick who explained to me that The D.T department at Haybridge is split into two key areas, one being essentially made up of graphic design, wood work, resistant materials and electronics, the other being home economics food and textiles. He explained to me after I expressed my concerns (That although I work 3-dimensionally often in my practice, that I have no D.T specialism) that in actual fact they look more for people who are comfortable thinking practically and using those approaches rather than someone who has a lot of experience. Obviously that would be ideal for them so I need to re-evaluate my practice and consider how I will stand out as someone they want on their teaching team. Perhaps my Art background will lend itself to new ways of thinking 3-dimensionally.
The D.T block is extensive and well equipped which is appealing, and over all the school is really pleasant, based in an affluent area and only a few minutes away from my home. All of these factors contribute to my positive decision to apply through Apply 2 on UCAS.
I met with the Head of the DT department, Keith Merrick who explained to me that The D.T department at Haybridge is split into two key areas, one being essentially made up of graphic design, wood work, resistant materials and electronics, the other being home economics food and textiles. He explained to me after I expressed my concerns (That although I work 3-dimensionally often in my practice, that I have no D.T specialism) that in actual fact they look more for people who are comfortable thinking practically and using those approaches rather than someone who has a lot of experience. Obviously that would be ideal for them so I need to re-evaluate my practice and consider how I will stand out as someone they want on their teaching team. Perhaps my Art background will lend itself to new ways of thinking 3-dimensionally.
The D.T block is extensive and well equipped which is appealing, and over all the school is really pleasant, based in an affluent area and only a few minutes away from my home. All of these factors contribute to my positive decision to apply through Apply 2 on UCAS.
UCAS apply1 and prep for interviews
Preperation for interviews
Worcester University interview
National curiculum 2014 check for design technology.
complete the task that relates to subject specialism
impressionism and water
research into basic impressionism and approaches in school materials etc.
discuss the issues faced later on??
All applications to UCAS have been sent and received. References sent etc.
Interview dates have been confirmed for two of three choices. Primary entry has been declined, but this hasn't or wont cause issues as I changed my mind about primary teaching.
In the mean time Bianka (Deputy Redhill) and I have been emailing regarding the course appropriateness, as the school led teacher training is governed by worcester Uni and a D.T course. The interview information states that the course is in food and textiles, two subjects I know very little about.
I have emailed the University regarding this issue to see if i am eligible for a place, or not before I go through an interview process.
After hearing back from the university and speaking with several members of staff, we have come to the conclusion that I am not eligible for the course. Bianka now understands the issues, having established that I suit mostly three dimensional design and Art, rather than home economics. She is now attempting to set up a SCITT route into the school for me.
I finally heard back from Bianka who has been unsuccessful in setting up a direct training route at Redhill. She has, instead arranged for me to speak with and interview with Haybridge high school in Hagley.
Haybridge School alliance SCITT runs teacher training across a variety of subjects, I am interested in Art or Design technology. However I feel that having a degree in Art, alongside teacher training n DT might make it easier for me to be flexible and teach across the board later down the line, also leaving more room for employment as DT teachers are in higher demand with DT being a core subject. Bursaries are offered to graduates with a 2:1 or higher who want to train to teach in DT also.
Worcester University interview
National curiculum 2014 check for design technology.
complete the task that relates to subject specialism
impressionism and water
research into basic impressionism and approaches in school materials etc.
discuss the issues faced later on??
All applications to UCAS have been sent and received. References sent etc.
Interview dates have been confirmed for two of three choices. Primary entry has been declined, but this hasn't or wont cause issues as I changed my mind about primary teaching.
In the mean time Bianka (Deputy Redhill) and I have been emailing regarding the course appropriateness, as the school led teacher training is governed by worcester Uni and a D.T course. The interview information states that the course is in food and textiles, two subjects I know very little about.
I have emailed the University regarding this issue to see if i am eligible for a place, or not before I go through an interview process.
After hearing back from the university and speaking with several members of staff, we have come to the conclusion that I am not eligible for the course. Bianka now understands the issues, having established that I suit mostly three dimensional design and Art, rather than home economics. She is now attempting to set up a SCITT route into the school for me.
I finally heard back from Bianka who has been unsuccessful in setting up a direct training route at Redhill. She has, instead arranged for me to speak with and interview with Haybridge high school in Hagley.
Haybridge School alliance SCITT runs teacher training across a variety of subjects, I am interested in Art or Design technology. However I feel that having a degree in Art, alongside teacher training n DT might make it easier for me to be flexible and teach across the board later down the line, also leaving more room for employment as DT teachers are in higher demand with DT being a core subject. Bursaries are offered to graduates with a 2:1 or higher who want to train to teach in DT also.
dream catchers and display
The dream catchers we made in class, suspended from the ceiling in the entrance to the school. This has created a more contemporary space through interesting presentation. The display uses space significantly more effectively than in prior examples.
Masks
Setting up a space in which to work with the children on the start of the D.T project. Taking 5 studetns at a time for workshops so 5 seats set out with appropriate materials and booklets that I designed in place.
Step 1 example I prepared for them to see. After the paper mache has been placed over the balloon and left to dry, I cut away shapes and made base for Mask design.
Students final masks.
Some really interesting and individual outcomes! Children mostly stayed true to their design concepts, but those that changed we discussed their changes, the reasons for change etc and all evaluation sheets were filled in accordingly.
Lesson plan
Workshop plan
Based on primary levels 1-4 ability...
Already been decided to have higher ability children so plan will be based on levels 3-4
A set of objectives and plans that we shall discus based on my research and examples...
Who wore masks, why, did anyone in a midsummer nights dream wear masks? Why?
Can you think what they might look like...
Workshop plan
Based on primary levels 1-4 ability...
Already been decided to have higher ability children so plan will be based on levels 3-4
A set of objectives and plans that we shall discus based on my research and examples...
Who wore masks, why, did anyone in a midsummer nights dream wear masks? Why?
Can you think what they might look like...
I developed a set of booklets for the children with a small amount of research info on the front cover, an example of these booklets are in my folder. these are sets of images taken from just a small number of them. They pose questions such as;
"What equipment will I use?"
"What materials will I use?"
At this point we could discuss the difference between materials and equipment. It gave me and the students a cue to discuss and relate Ideas.
They then had a first Ideas section to draw basic/initial designs, followed by a full page to do a colour/design plan.
Later on we would discuss and evaluate the practice, process and our final masks.
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