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  • Its all over!!!

    I cannot believe it is all over. I have been sitting here planning my last session and hating the thought of having to say goodbye to you all and all my learners too. it is so sad, I wish it would go on for longer. it only seemed like last week i was...
    Posted to Hayley's Blogs by Hayley Hill on 08-15-2010

  • Games.

    I love using games as a teaching aid. I have so much fun, I know it is about the learner, but hey its great. To see the quietest learner laughing their head off and taking part id fantastic. I was in awe of the way they all threw them selves into my last...
    Posted to Hayley's Blogs by Hayley Hill on 08-15-2010

  • Talking!!

    I have never known a learner talk so much or disrupt my teaching as this guy does. He is a great guy don't get me wrong, but he has so much to say and always thinks he knows best, better than the other learners and better than me on times. I know...
    Posted to Hayley's Blogs by Hayley Hill on 08-15-2010

  • Mixed Ages.

    My class has always had mixed ages in it, but I now have a much older learner to teach and I am a little worried that I will be able to include him in all my activities as his movement and reactions are rather slow. It is not that I don't think he...
    Posted to Hayley's Blogs by Hayley Hill on 08-15-2010

  • Creative Writing Lesson.

    Ok I blew it! I tried and I failed! I was warned, but would I listen, NO! you see I wanted to let my learners be creative, why not? To do it for an observation, bad move.My learners were fantastic, it was me that made the mistakes. How is it that on your...
    Posted to Hayley's Blogs by Hayley Hill on 08-15-2010

  • Swearing!!!!!

    This has been a real bad time for me, both in teaching and my own life. So when i had two learners going at it the other morning, I thought why am I doing this? Well, it sorted itself out thanks be to Him above, but it could rear it head again, I really...
    Posted to Hayley's Blogs by Hayley Hill on 08-15-2010

  • Work Sheets.

    As we all know the Internet is a God send to use teachers! Ah, but its not all that it seems! You see if we are not very careful we will all use the same activities as each other and it is happening so be warned. i went into the library to find three...
    Posted to Hayley's Blogs by Hayley Hill on 08-15-2010

  • Time Management.

    I sometimes wonder if I will ever get the hang of this time management thingy! I try to pace my sessions, I know what i am meant to do, but somehow either go to slow or two fast! I try to get it correct and do get there most of the time, but when I have...
    Posted to Hayley's Blogs by Hayley Hill on 08-15-2010

  • Latest Newsletter from Careers

    University of Wales Newport Careers Service Careers advice and information for students and graduates The Careers Service is running a series of graduate drop-in sessions and workshops throughout the summer months aimed at providing you with tips and...
    Posted to Careers and Jobhunting Blog by Careers on 08-13-2010
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  • Helpdesk Phone line closure on Monday - 2nd august

    Due to unforeseen circumstances the IT Helpdesk phone line (ext:2900) will be closed on Monday (2 nd August). The Helpdesk email will still be monitored for emergencies and normal service will be resumed on Tuesday. Any queries please email: IT.Helpdesk...
    Posted to it helpdesk by it helpdesk on 07-30-2010
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  • Are you a graduating designer wondering what to do next?

    Then you may be interested in... BBC Design Trainee Scheme The BBC Design Trainee Scheme supports the development of new entrant design skills in costume, make-up, interactive design and the art department. BBC Design Trainees represent some of the best...
    Posted to Careers and Jobhunting Blog by Careers on 07-12-2010
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  • The real world comes knocking

    Blog 20 Date: May 12 2010 I've got an interview for a real teaching job. To be honest I'd totally forgotten I'd applied for jobs over the Easter break. I just pegged applications off in between the madness of trying to catch up on assignments...
    Posted to Gill by Gill on 07-10-2010

  • Flying solo

    Blog 19 Date: April 20 1010 My mentor is ill and sessions are cancelled at her request until she returns. I can understand she has cancelled classes as she likely feels I need support as a trainee teacher. However, I would rather press ahead and teach...
    Posted to Gill by Gill on 07-10-2010

  • Reading me like a book

    Blog 18 Date: April 27-29 2010 I've been avoiding teaching reading. Am hoping it will disappear from my scheme of work if I ignore it long enough, much like a number one pop single sliding down the charts. It's going nowhere though, much to my...
    Posted to Gill by Gill on 07-10-2010

  • Robert De Niro learning

    Blog 17 Date: April 13-22 2010 I'm teaching descriptive and informative writing for the next two weeks. There's not a great response from the class to my announcing what's to come in my scheme of work. Some students look like they want to...
    Posted to Gill by Gill on 07-10-2010
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