I gave my Year 8 Class a survey today on my performance (and theirs) throughout this year. Partly because it's an excellent (if nerve-wracking) way to get feedback and partly because I have to interview for my job next year and I want to show them a) what a good teacher I am and b) how up with the latest theories on performance and development culture I am.
They were actually very positive and very informative. The kids were really honest, particularly about their own strengths and weakness - both individually and as a class. The following, however, is far and away the best. (An excerpt follows.)
1. The English Lessons I most enjoy are those where:
Urban Legends, in computer rooms, movies, pornos.
(No real surprises there.)
2. The English Lessons I least enjoy are those where:
I got in trouble for putting scissors in the power point and then got ignored and gay questions on Antz.
What I would like from an English Teacher in order to improve my learning is:
Pornos and more help would be nice.
Perhaps not the best one to show at my interview.
The interview, for those who are wondering, is going to be a rather serious and stressful affair despite the fact that the position has been created for me. Indeed, it wouldn't have been advertised had I not assured the boss I would take it. Nevertheless, I'm now required to go up against a bunch of other eager graduates needing employment. The compulsory public advertising of internal positions at State Schools is one of the reasons new graduates find it hard to get a starting position. Most positions advertised simply don't exist, already filled before the notice is placed. (Although the interviewee is technically required to be judged on merit alone - as I'm assured I will be. Hooray.) It's always worth contacting a school and asking if anyone is already in a position before applying, I'm told.
Although, come to think of it, I did replace someone last year. So it's not impossible.
They were actually very positive and very informative. The kids were really honest, particularly about their own strengths and weakness - both individually and as a class. The following, however, is far and away the best. (An excerpt follows.)
1. The English Lessons I most enjoy are those where:
Urban Legends, in computer rooms, movies, pornos.
(No real surprises there.)
2. The English Lessons I least enjoy are those where:
I got in trouble for putting scissors in the power point and then got ignored and gay questions on Antz.
What I would like from an English Teacher in order to improve my learning is:
Pornos and more help would be nice.
Perhaps not the best one to show at my interview.
The interview, for those who are wondering, is going to be a rather serious and stressful affair despite the fact that the position has been created for me. Indeed, it wouldn't have been advertised had I not assured the boss I would take it. Nevertheless, I'm now required to go up against a bunch of other eager graduates needing employment. The compulsory public advertising of internal positions at State Schools is one of the reasons new graduates find it hard to get a starting position. Most positions advertised simply don't exist, already filled before the notice is placed. (Although the interviewee is technically required to be judged on merit alone - as I'm assured I will be. Hooray.) It's always worth contacting a school and asking if anyone is already in a position before applying, I'm told.
Although, come to think of it, I did replace someone last year. So it's not impossible.
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