The class picked them when they were ready, cooked and enjoyed them. I am so very pleased that they turned out well and that the children had a chance to try them, as a lot of them had not tried broad beans before.
Plus, the beans that were ready later on have been dried and will be re-planted next year. So, our science experiment seems to have a lasting legacy - for the next school year at least. :)
In other news, on the NQT position hunt, I've been shortlisted four times. I've attended three interviews and taught two observed lessons. Tomorrow, I'll be teaching a third observed lesson. *fingers crossed*
Regarding job hunting, I think it is quite a nerve-racking process.
- The application itself is long and each school/position deserves a well thought out and personalised statement/letter of application. This can obviously be time consuming, but I definitely think the extra time is necessary to reach the shortlisting stage.
- Teaching a lesson in a school you don't know, to a class you've never met, whilst being observed by one or more senior members of staff is even more stressful. Yet, I've surprised myself by actually enjoying each of the lessons I've taught. It has made me realise that I do like being with a class and creating opportunities for them to learn and develop. :)
- The interview section has probably been the biggest source of worry. My interviews thus-far have been with 5-person panels! You very much feel like you are in the hotseat. They also seem to have a habit of being over surprisingly fast - a short burst of pressure and then they are over and you can do no more. [Except this time, where the school have reversed the process, interviewing first and then shortlisting again before the observed lesson.]
