Teacher training
Hi folks,
Anyone got experience of teaching in New Zealand and even better anyone has anyone trained to be a teacher in New Zealand? My partner and I are planning to move to New Zealand in the near future. I have a background in physics and electronics and cant see much relevant work for my skills at the moment so I am seriously thinking about retraining when i get there. Any information gratefully recieved :beer: cheers |
Re: Teacher training
Originally Posted by renew
Hi folks,
Anyone got experience of teaching in New Zealand and even better anyone has anyone trained to be a teacher in New Zealand? My partner and I are planning to move to New Zealand in the near future. I have a background in physics and electronics and cant see much relevant work for my skills at the moment so I am seriously thinking about retraining when i get there. Any information gratefully recieved :beer: cheers Steve |
Re: Teacher training
What do you want to know? I was a teacher (Intermediate) in Auckland when we first came over, and now work training teacher aides. I'm taking a load of potential trainee teachers on a visit to Massey Uni next Monday. Ask away!
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Re: Teacher training
Originally Posted by IainW
What do you want to know? I was a teacher (Intermediate) in Auckland when we first came over, and now work training teacher aides. I'm taking a load of potential trainee teachers on a visit to Massey Uni next Monday. Ask away!
sorry for the delay in replying. I have been away at a conference. I am thinking of changing career paths . My qualifications are: BEng Electronics Msc In semiconductor science and technology Phd in physics ( working on solar cells) I am a bit at a loss at to what i could teach , jack of all trades etc.. Also not sure about the process. In the UK you can train & work at the schools and get your qualification that way is this possible in NZ or is it just the dregree route? |
Re: Teacher training
Originally Posted by renew
Hi,
sorry for the delay in replying. I have been away at a conference. I am thinking of changing career paths . My qualifications are: BEng Electronics Msc In semiconductor science and technology Phd in physics ( working on solar cells) I am a bit at a loss at to what i could teach , jack of all trades etc.. Also not sure about the process. In the UK you can train & work at the schools and get your qualification that way is this possible in NZ or is it just the dregree route? With your previous qualifications, you wouldn't have much trouble getting a position as a science teacher in a secondary school! You may also want to look at tertiary education - depending on where you work, many tertiary providers don't require formal qualifications, just expertise in your field. I'd strongly advise taking some time to go and do some voluntary work or observe in schools to see what teaching involves. Even if you know teachers, you can't get an understanding of the job without observing in a school to see what really goes on. Some links: TeachNZ (A very useful government site) Massey School of Education The Teacher's Council |
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