Student Taster Online Review

Item: Student Taster Online at Teach First
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at Teach First

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Teaching

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience

5/5 - Skills Development

4.8/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

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.

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

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.

Please rate how insightful you found the insight

5/5

How would you rate the structure of the insight

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing 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.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

5/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

5/5

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

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.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

4/5

How would you rate the networking opportunities?

5/5

Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

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.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

I was not paid and had no expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Teach First

5/5

Would you recommend Teach First to a friend?

Yes

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Teach First

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.

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