Cassie’s Laws

I have loved every single minute of my probation year (well…most of them ) but I think it would have been helpful to have some genuine advice before starting!

Stuart Meldrum’s presentation last night did just that. I wish I had heard the honest version of probation before starting it! Tutors always give the nice version of everything and noone tells you that by Christmas you will feel like a complete Zombie and that your first two terms consist mainly of teaching, eating and sleeping. It’s only after Christmas I think that things begin to fall into place and you get a bit of your life back. Stuart’s post basically says the main points that loads of students would benefit from hearing.

One thing I would add is that, don’t expect too much too soon. Have a small bank of resources (especially if you’re in primary) to keep you going for the first week or so. Anything to do with summer – writing postcards, quizzes, maths puzzles, art activities and basic getting to know you activities.  Noone is expecting you to have your class up and running during the first weeks. Every teacher is coming to terms with their new class at this time.