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Teacher Training in Great Britain
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Текст 8
Teacher Training in Great Britain
School teachers in the UK are trained in three ways: 1) at universities: Students who wish to take up school teaching take a first degree (usually Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) in some subject(s). Then they take a postgraduate course at a university Department (faculty) of Education leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
2) at colleges of education: Future teachers take either a degree course
leading to a Bachelor of Education, or a shorter, less academic course leading
lo a Teacher's Certificate. At a college of education, a student studies education parallel to his/her special subject courses.
3) at colleges of higher education: Students who want to be teachers first get a Diploma in Higher Education, then they take a teacher training course leading either to a Bachelor of Education or a Teacher's Certificate.
Teachers with a degree are called graduate teachers (graduates), and teachers with a Teacher's Certificate are called certified teachers or non-graduate teachers (non-graduates).
Teacher training at any of the above-mentioned establishments includes subject studies, education studies and school-based experience or teaching practice. Education studies include lectures and seminars on educational history, theory, and psychology, as well as classes and seminars on teaching methods.
Teaching practice, usually at colleges of education, is divided into an " observation period" for junior students and " block-teaching" practice for senior students. Junior students watch experienced teachers at work, observing demonstration lessons, and help with the extra-curricular activities. Senior students usually spend fifteen weeks on teaching practice. They observe and give lessons, discussing them with a supervisor (tutor) on school practice, and learn the use of different educational aids and audiovisual equipment.
Ответьте на вопросы:
1. What kind of educational institutions train teachers in Great Britain?
2. What department trains teachers at Universities?
3. What qualifications should a university student obtain to become a school teacher?
4. What degree is awarded to a student of a college of education after the completion of a degree course?
5. What is the difference between graduate teachers and certified teachers?
6. What are the three core components of the teacher training curriculum in Great Britain?
7. What are lessons given by experienced teachers to set a model for intending teachers called?
8. What kinds of teaching practice do junior and senior students have?
9. What do senior students do at school during their block-teaching practice?
Текст 9
James said,
" I studied at a local junior college for two years, and then I transferred to Harvard University. I received a B. S. in biology from Harvard and immediately got a job working for a large pharmaceutical company. I didn't like my job, so I quit and went back to school. I had minored in philosophy at Harvard, and I had had some great professors there, so I decided to go back to school and get a master's in ethics. When I complete my master's in June, I am going to go on and get my Ph. D. in bioethics.
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Ответьте на вопросы:
1. What did James major in?
2. What was James' secondary area of study at Harvard?
3. What field does James plan to get his doctorate in?
Текст 10
Student Culture: The Most Important Aspects of Student Life
Student life is fun, creative and unforgettable. At the same time it may be rather challenging and stressful sometimes. What should one do to cope with problems and make his/her student years the most exciting ones in all his/her life?
The answer is rather obvious: one should be active and participate in college or university social life.
Remember that your studies are important, but they should not take all your time. Experience all the benefits of your young years and enjoy them.
So, what possibilities open for you during your college or university years?
1. The first thing that one should pay attention to is on-campus living. Actually, campuses are centers of university or college life. Living on-campus you always have a possibility to meet a lot of new people. It is rather comfortable as you have everything at hand like classes, labs, and library. Campuses are the venues of all events and parties, so, you will be in the center of student’s recreational activities.
2. Extracurricular activities. It goes without saying that extracurricular activities are beneficial for students. As every student participates in them, it is another possibility to meet friends. Moreover, you can do things that you really like and develop your skills and abilities. It is a possibility to realize your potential and discover talents. Moreover, participation in activities is a valuable contribution to your future life and profession
3. Student union. If you are active, creative and you want to improve lives of students of your college or university, than join a student union. It is a body of student government that promotes and protects students’ rights. So, if you feel like that, then welcome to student union.
Ответьте на вопросы:
1. What possibilities are open for students during their college or university years?
2. What are centers of college or university life?
3. Where can you realize potential and discover talents?
4. What is a student union?
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