Learning English to Teaching English: My Time Working in a Primary School on the Teaching English as an Additional Language Placement
June 24, 2024
By Khadar Jamal The Beginning During my second year of university, I thought this would be a perfect time to search for placements. I checked the Faculty of Arts placement page and saw the Teaching English as an Additional Language placement. I am someone who is strongly considering pursuing teaching as a career after university, …
My placement experience at John Clifford Primary School
May 31, 2024
By Chen Yao I embarked on a two-month placement, teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) at John Clifford Primary School. My teaching skills are deeply increased by the colourful experience and my appreciation for educational endeavours has really grown. My future career aspirations are also more clear after taking part in the placement. In …
An Unforgettable Experience of Teaching English as an Additional Language in a Primary School
May 23, 2024
By Ruiwen Zhang, MA Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching Seizing the opportunity The first time I knew about the Faculty of Arts Placements team was attending the Faculty of Arts Welcome Event. A team member told me to keep an eye on Placements in PGT community hub, and I could find many volunteer chances …
Spanish Teaching Placement with Nuestra Escuela
May 22, 2024
By Daisy Bastin During my second term at university, I decided to dip my toes into the world of placements. I was lucky enough to find the Nuestra Escuela placement – it described exactly what I was looking for. Over a number of weeks, myself and a handful of other University of Nottingham students who …
My Spanish Adventure at Nuestra Escuela Nottingham
May 16, 2024
by Chloe Ling Applying At the beginning of the second semester, I was delighted to have the opportunity to participate in a voluntary placement at Nuestra Escuela Nottingham. Nuestra Escuela is an organisation that provides supplementary school lessons in Spanish for Hispanic families in Nottingham. I was initially a little apprehensive about applying because the …
From Peeling Oranges, Easter Crafts and Teaching New Phonemes: The Complexities of an English Language Placement in a Reception Class
May 9, 2024
By Tiha Wheatcroft – PGT Student in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching Applying for the Placement An opportunity arose when I browsed the Faculty of Arts Moodle page: a volunteering placement in a primary school, focusing on Teaching English as an Additional Language (TEAL). I wanted to take part in this placement to confirm …
Way With Words – Dementia and Poetry Reading
February 19, 2024
By Freya Hazelwood Why I Applied for the Way with Words Poetry Reading Group Dementia is an issue close to my heart, having worked at a care home, and my grandfather having passed from Alzheimer’s just last year. I am also an English student with a passion for the cultural industries. So, when I saw …
Poetry and Dementia
January 24, 2024
My Experience as part of the Way with Words Reading Group by Oliver Greenall Before the Placement As a postgraduate English Literature student with a particular interest in folk and fairy tales, I was keen to take part in a placement that would allow me to share my love for these tales, and communal storytelling …
Vikings for Schools Volunteering Placement
January 5, 2024
By Abby Fortune During the Autumn term I participated in the Vikings for Schools volunteer placement. The programme provided an opportunity to develop my own historical knowledge, meet like-minded peers, and deliver fun and engaging Viking days for school children. I found the placement to be very rewarding. Training The application process involved answering questions …
Global Placement Grant – My Experience
November 2, 2023
My Experience in Calais by Ellie Finbow 3rd year History and Politics student This summer, I volunteered with Care4Calais; a placement part funded by the Faculty of Arts Global Placement Grant. It was only a week, but I learnt lessons that will last a lifetime. A Typical Day The working days at Calais are long …