My PGCE

James B

A podcast documenting my journey as a trainee teacher, with a special focus on mental health.

  1. 07/02/2022

    The End

    My PGCE is finished! I talk about:  QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) ECT (Early Career Teacher) Advice for new trainees: - Go with the flow - Focus on what matters, namely: -- Good explanations (self-efficacy) -- Students feel cared for (belonging) - Constant dialogue with mentors/tutors Mental health: - Life is stressful... - ... so find a purpose What next? Introducing the Mr Brown Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypgcepod  Email: mypgcepod at gmail dot com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mypgcepod  Mr Brown Podcast: https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com  Mr Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod  Mr Brown website: https://mrbrownpod.com  Credits:  Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0)  Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568)  Send me a message Support the show

    20 min

  2. 06/25/2022

    A Conversation with Miss Ruddick

    I talk to fellow podcaster Miss Ruddick (https://linktr.ee/hattyeru) about our experiences of the PGCE:  Introductions Picking battles Overcoming a host of challenges Mental health Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypgcepod Email: mypgcepod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mypgcepod  Mr Brown Podcast: https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com Mr Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Mr Brown website: https://mrbrownpod.com  Credits:  Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0/)  Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/)  Send me a message Support the show

    53 min

  3. 06/11/2022

    Weeks 39-41 - Relationships and Headaches

    I talk about the last few weeks of my PGCE:  Overview From Year 6 to Year 7 Intellectual need Mental health Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypgcepod Email: mypgcepod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mypgcepod  Mr Brown Podcast: https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com Mr Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Mr Brown website: https://mrbrownpod.com  Credits:  Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0/)  Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/)  Send me a message Support the show

    18 min

  4. 05/21/2022

    Weeks 37 & 38 - SEND Placement

    I talk about the last two weeks of my PGCE:  Three days at a SEND school Why don't we have RSHE specialists? Mental health Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypgcepod Email: mypgcepod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mypgcepod  Mr Brown Podcast: https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com Mr Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Mr Brown website: https://mrbrownpod.com  Credits:  Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0/)  Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/)  Send me a message Support the show

    19 min

  5. 05/07/2022

    Weeks 32-36 - A Long Wandering

    I talk about the last few weeks of my PGCE:  It was a fart spray! The value of trainee teachers Necessity - the mother of fast lesson planning A bit of a breakdown A wobbly A quote from Roger Ascham (1515-68) Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypgcepod Email: mypgcepod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mypgcepod  Mr Brown Podcast: https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com Mr Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Mr Brown website: https://mrbrownpod.com  Credits:  Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0/)  Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/)  Send me a message Support the show

    24 min

  6. 04/02/2022

    Weeks 30 & 31 - A Day in the Hub, and Other Stories

    I talk about the last couple of weeks of my PGCE:  Shadowing a Hub Director A smelly observation What value do trainees add? Caffeine withdrawal Post-football panic Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypgcepod Email: mypgcepod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mypgcepod  Mr Brown Podcast: https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com Mr Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Mr Brown website: https://mrbrownpod.com  Credits:  Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0/)  Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/)  Send me a message Support the show

    21 min

  7. 03/19/2022

    Weeks 28 & 29 - My First School Trip!

    I talk about the last couple of weeks of my PGCE:  Y7 trip to Birmingham University Pitch and pace A mental health blip Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypgcepod Email: mypgcepod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mypgcepod  Mr Brown Podcast: https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com Mr Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Mr Brown website: https://mrbrownpod.com  Credits:  Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0/)  Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/)  Send me a message Support the show

    14 min

  8. 03/05/2022

    Weeks 26 & 27 - Seeing Stars

    I talk about the last couple of weeks of my PGCE:  The Stars competition What do cows drink? The war in Ukraine and mental health Relatedness Twitter: https://twitter.com/mypgcepod Email: mypgcepod at gmail dot com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mypgcepod  Mr Brown Podcast: https://mrbrownpod.buzzsprout.com Mr Brown Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrbrownpod Mr Brown website: https://mrbrownpod.com  Credits:  Art by OB Graphic Design (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obgraphicdesign0/)  Music by JuliusH (Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/)  Send me a message Support the show

    19 min
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About

A podcast documenting my journey as a trainee teacher, with a special focus on mental health.

Information

  • Creator
    James B
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 My PGCE
  • Show Website
    My PGCE