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    Posted by: jasminemay 13/03/2011 at 13:15
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    Has anyone had a interview at London South Bank. If so what sort of questions do they ask ?
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    Posted by: ladyc23 26/04/2011 at 18:34
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     Have you had your interview with them yet?

     

    If so what questions did they ask? What was the written task about?

     
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    Posted by: jasminemay 26/04/2011 at 20:51
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    They give you two newspaper articles, that you have to read and write about the main points of the article. From memory they were about English. Then they divide you into groups, based on your current experience ie if you are experienced with KS2 year 5 you work with those people, if you are experienced with KS1 year 1 you work with those people. With your group you have to plan and present a lesson. You have about 10 minutes to work out what type of lesson and who will present what part and then to present it , to two interviewers. They then ask individual questions, whilst you are still in the group. You then move with your group to two different interviewers and they ask questions like, what is the current issue in education, what is a memorable thing that has happened whilst you have been working in schools. I hope this helps. My interview was quite a long time ago, I am afraid and I have forgotten more of the detail. The course coordinators and interviewers were very friendly and supportive.
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    Posted by: ladyc23 26/04/2011 at 22:18
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     Thanks, that is really helpful.

     How did you find your interview and how many were in your grouo? Have you heard back from them yet?

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    Posted by: jasminemay 27/04/2011 at 14:33
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    I was really nervous, but I found that because the interviewer were encouraging, I got used the situation and grew more confident. There were 5 in my group. They all worked as a team and respected each other, not one person dominated the group which was really good. They tell you at the interview when you will hear back. approx three weeks.
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    Posted by: ladyc23 22/05/2011 at 16:30
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    Thanks for your help

    I got a place!!

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    Posted by: Cozza1969 28/11/2011 at 10:59
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    Hi Ladyc23

    I read this thread with interest as I am in the same position. I have an interview with South Bank next week for the GTP. Was your interview similar to the one described by the other member? Was it a similar group work task? I also wondered if there are any written tests as such. The LSBU Web site mentions English and maths written tests, but this is not mentioned in the interview letter. Any advice or help would be gratefully received. Thanks.

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    Posted by: ladyc23 28/11/2011 at 21:32
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    Mine was exactly the same, the articles may have been different, but the structure was the same.

    There were no tests, the only written piece was to answer the question based on the articles.

    My advice would be to have a few of your own school experiences in mind, or if you don't have any school experience, experience with children that shows why you want to be a teacher for example.

    Also, speak up. They are looking for people who contribute in the discussions, are aware of current educational issues, can voice their views and opinions and can back them up. DON'T sit there and let the confident characters (there WILL be at least one in your group!) take the limelight and talk the whole time. Don't be afraid to find an opening and interrupt them (politely of course).

    PARTICIPATION IS THE KEY when it comes to the group activities!!

    Hope this was helpful. Be sure to let me know how it went.

    Good luck.

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    Posted by: Cozza1969 01/12/2011 at 23:29
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    Thanks for this, very helpful. I rang the university and they said there are definitely no tests, just a written exercise. I do have some school experience from helping out and I have had a few weeks of classroom observations where I was given teaching reponsibilities, so I do have some experiences to call upon!

    I am a confident talker but I'm not 'pushy' as I tend to be humble as being pushy can come across as impolite! This is why I prefer more normal interviews where I'm the sole interviewee! I guess I'll just have to assess the other characters in the group and 'butt in' if I need to! How many were in the group? Is there actually a one-to-one interview as such, or is that done as part of a group as well? (It appears it's done as a group according to the other contributor.)  I'm concerned that I won't get enough of a chance to get my personality across.

    Also, did you have to present a lesson? I feel a bit nervous about that, since I don't really have experience of lesson planning, that's something you expect to learn when you take the course. I'm perfectly confident speaking out in front of people, but as long as I'm confident in what I'm talking about! If you did have to present a lesson, what was it about? I feel like it would be weird pitching a lesson to adults. Do you have to do it in such a way as you would if they were children?

    Sorry about all the questions! I just want to feel like I am as prepared as I can possibly be. I really appreciate your taking the time to reply to my post, it's most helpful.

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    Posted by: Cozza1969 04/12/2011 at 17:28
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    Hi Ladyc23,

    Oh well, here goes, the interview is tomorrow! If you have a chance to answer my last question before the morning I'd be ever so grateful. Thanks for your help up until now and I'll be sure to let you know how I got on..

    Cheers

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