Thread: Is anyone else frequently returning to "home based learning"?

Originally Posted by armstrong

Tell willy I've got one and then see what he says

Im not really fussed what qualification you have. I’m not interesting in a pissing contest with you as I’d probably only end up with piss all over both feet.


PS nice humble brag, probably nobody noticed.

Originally Posted by BLD

Dammit. Just when I was finking aboot becoming an Engerland speak teacher

I'm sure you'd do well with those formidable English skills.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

You've gotta have a practical.

Having a practical or practicum as we call it, doesn't always make a great teacher either. I do agree, you tend to learn more in a 'real' teaching environment and being observed. I had to do two practicums during my B.Ed. One was eight weeks and one was six weeks.
During the CELTA, you also have to do a practical with beginner and intermediate English language learners.

Originally Posted by Mandaloopy

t some stage I will look at doing assessment only to QTS.

What does this involve?

I worked in England back in 2005, back when they didn't recognize my teaching qualifications as 'qualified' and was being paid on a daily wage.
This has changed now in England. I remember them trying to get me to become QTS in England, where I said no thanks.

Originally Posted by DrWilly

I’d probably only end up with piss all over both feet.

Tiny penis?

Weak bladder?

Either way, I can't see how that works as a put down at all. ​

Originally Posted by cyrille

I can't see how that works as a put down at all

It wasn't a put down.


Just a mangled version of a Mark Twain quote.

Originally Posted by cyrille

Weak bladder?

Either way, I can't see how that works as a put down at all. ​

Nothing funny about having a weak bladder and a tiny penis. That's what skiddy reckons

Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe

What does this involve?

Sorry for the tardy reply, work drama lol. As in I'm sorting out the Christmas show and it is pretty time consuming.
You'll need a mentor to observe lessons, you will need a portfolio of evidence and reflective practice that you meet QTS standards. You'll need to pay the fee. It's not the cheapest way of going about it, but it would will pay off in the long run.

Originally Posted by Mandaloopy

Sorry for the tardy reply, work drama lol. As in I'm sorting out the Christmas show and it is pretty time consuming.
You'll need a mentor to observe lessons, you will need a portfolio of evidence and reflective practice that you meet QTS standards. You'll need to pay the fee. It's not the cheapest way of going about it, but it would will pay off in the long run.

I see! That is what they wanted me to do when I was in England, but I am already qualified in my country.
So, after you do all this, you would have QTS and be able to work in England in the public school system if you wanted?
I am kind of wishing I would have gotten my QTS, because I would have been able to work in British curriculum international schools which seem to be everywhere and in a greater amount than American/Canadian curriculum schools.