SATs squashes soul out of teaching
Wednesday, June 9, 2004
Having gained a degree in Early Childhood Studies and spent time in Sweden observing their educational system, I undertook a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). I have been a Reception teacher for the past three years and although I am confident and highly principled, I still find the top down pressure from SATs frustrating and soul destroying. The PGCE was a total contradiction of my degree. It was more concerned with 'what and when' to teach as opposed to how children learn and creating an effective learning environment.
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