Are there any teachers on here?

Danger_Mouse

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Hi,

I have done a search but not much has come up.

I am currently studying my third year degree in Photographic Practice, and after this year would like to do a teacher training course to become a photography teacher at high school/college years (16+ mostly)

is there anyone on here that can give me any input or information on the best way to do this?

thank you
 
Your best bet is to go for a PGCE (Postgraduate certificate in Education) Look for a Uni that has a photography PGCE. You will then spend a year learning the basics of teaching including 2 placements at schools, Your choices after PGCE will be limited as Photography is not that common in secondary schools. You might have more luck in post 16 colleges. Good luck with your choice.
 
I have looked at the PGCE, there doesnt seem to be one in photography so i think i need to do the Art and Design one.

originally i wanted to do a GTP and learn while working, but they are Maths and Science based.
 
I studied Fine Art at Uni, so obviously took the Art & Design PGCE. At my present school I have introduced GCSE Photography with the idea of building it up to A level in the future. On my PGCE there were many students who had studied other disciplines other than "traditional" Art, so it might be your best bet?
 
Although really difficult with current legislation (CRB's, H&S) try to get into a school to see what a typical day is like. If you have a contact in a local school, try them. I take it you are fairly young? If so, could you approach your old school and ask to spend a day with the Art Dept, stating that you are looking to enter the profession? Looking at school from a teachers point of view can be an eye-opener.
 
Actually, thinking about it-If you get really stuck, I will try and arrange a day with me. You would have to travel down to London, but at least it would give you a taster.
 
im 25 now, will be 26 by next school year..... can we still say thats still young please? lol

I will contact local colleges this week and see if it will be possible, if not the offer to come down would be brilliant if its ok with your school.

I have a CRB check for my current job so getting a copy of that should be fine if needed.

Wayne
 
Well Wayne, I'm 47 and started teaching at 39, so 25 is really young to me. I would have to have notice of when you plan to come down, so I can arrange it with my boss, but can't see any problems.
 
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