Taster Review
by Teach First
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
4.0
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
- How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Teach First
- 7. Would you recommend Teach First to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Teach First
Overview
It was from 9 to 5 via zoom. You were given adequate breaks between each task and were expected to be able to plan and deliver a lesson by the end of the two day taster. We spoke to alumni and partners of Teach First to gain a better vision of what they stood for. We were given opportunities to speak with one another and work together in different tasks, such as debate and problem-solving.
Skills
Yes, definitely! There was a huge emphasis on learning about teaching. In particular, I learnt how to better organise and plan a lesson, to consider tone of voice, to gauge the attention of each student. It also gave me the opportunity to work on leadership among my teams.
Business Insight
I felt like Teach First gave many opportunities that wouldn't be available elsewhere. It was really interesting to be able to speak with alumni and with partners who weren't just teachers. They were able to provide insight into different job opportunities that Teach First would help in.
Culture
It was very very passionate. I felt like everybody I spoke to were trying their best to help with disparity in the UK. They definitely cared for what they were doing and loved teaching children. Everybody seemed supportive and helpful.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed the insight. It allowed me to see for myself what teaching for like and whether I would enjoy it. Beyond this, Teach First taught me a lot of knowledge surrounding children's education. I had a lot of fun getting creative and meeting new people.
Yes
You should definitely try to do a little teaching practice beforehand. A lot of people there were already tutors and had experience. I felt I was thrown into the lesson with little preparation but the feedback was very valuable. I would definitely say do some prep work!
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Education/Teaching
Scotland
January 2021
