Student Taster Online Review
by Teach First
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
4.7
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Culture
4.7
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight 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 insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 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 insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- 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
The 2- day session began from 9:30 am - 5:15pm/6:00pm with regular breaks between every session. The first day involved Ice breaker sessions, understanding the Taster programme and what is expected of us, getting into groups to prepare for a debate about the issues faced by the Education system in UK, filling out the handbook after every task that we've completed as a form of self-reflection and preparing for mini-lesson.
Skills
The ability to converse and work together with people over a Zoom call in a very short time period and discuss issues we're passionate about. Thus, enhancing communication and collaborative skills. Also, the art of planning a lesson to students and how one must deliver a mini-lesson.
Business Insight
It was very interesting and gave a wider perspective into the profession. However, most of the discussion wasn't relevant to all due to the eligibility criteria of the the teaching programme.
Culture
It was quite inclusive, understanding and certainly very accommodative. It was evident that all were very passionate about their roles and their job. They conveyed the core values of Teach First and the issues they work towards.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed the Taster Online programme very much as it allowed me to get a wider perspective, actively participate as well as improve my skills as someone with an interest for teaching. It was a wonderful experience to be able to work in groups, engage in discussions as well as even participate in a mini-lesson and receive feedback.
Yes
It is important to understand the orgsnisation's core values and interests. It is also essential to be willing to interact and participate as there are many networking and group activities. Time management and prioritisation is essential as this is only a 2-day programme and preparation is key for a mini-lesson and the debates/discussions. Overall, with very less preparation, one can still enjoy the programme as everyone is given a brief understanding before sessions.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Education/Teaching
North East
April 2021
