A cover letter is a document that accompanies your CV when applying for jobs. It serves as a personal introduction and supports your application. A cover letter for FE is essential as it allows you to explain to an employer why you are the best candidate for the job by emphasising appropriate skills and experience….>
Written by Denise White
Dr Denise White FRSA is a multi-award-winning intellectual disability and music expert. Having over 25 years’ experience in the field of early years, primary, post-primary, special educational needs, further and higher education, Denise is known for her innovative and creative teaching methods that transforms lives. She is an advocate for inclusive and community-based ethical learning and teaching models. She is a passionate education advocate with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a student’s imagination and breed success. Known as ‘The Music Doctor’, Denise is an Author at Bookhub Publishing. Her Music Doctor Series will launch in March 2019. Denise is also a Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Mentor and Researcher. Web: www.themusicdoctor.co.uk Twitter: @_TheMusicDoctor
The necessity for practical work-based learning
Students benefit from a practice-based, active education informed by innovative research that equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to be employable upon graduating. Gaining high quality on-the-job experience through work placement is vital for students as it enables them to enhance and progress their skills and conform to a constantly developing environment….>
Unlocking Students’ Creativity
We are ALL born creative, yet as we progress through life our creativity seems to diminish. So, what happens to most of us when we reach adulthood? Why do we find it necessary to fit in to an organised set of values and beliefs? Why do we dwell on what other people think? Why are…>
How to become a College Teacher?
Being a college teacher can be challenging, but also rewarding. Becoming a college teacher can be exciting and worthwhile as you will gradually become equipped with a vast amount of knowledge and skills. College, or further education teachers teach a variety of subjects to learners aged sixteen and over. They also provide work-related education to students…>
Make the most of an Informational Interview
An informational interview is a straightforward question-and-answer dialogue between someone searching for a job and someone who works in a specific career or industry that interests them.
When is the right time to apply for a PhD?
Are you considering applying for a PhD but have many questions? Firstly, let’s carefully explore what a PhD is.
How to deal with stress when changing jobs
Changing jobs usually generates mixed emotions. The typical thing is to feel positive emotions, such as the excitement of beginning something new and the ambition of reaching satisfactory professional achievements.
Five Useful Hints for a Professional Handover
Most of us will have several jobs during our career. However, we seldom reflect on the importance of a professional handover. Completing a handover for the person who will ultimately replace you requires a lot of diligent work and organisation.
How and Why CPD courses can help you
A new year with an abundance of opportunities is available. We all have ambitions, goals, and desires which we are keen to achieve within our workplace. But how do we reach our targets and achieve the advancements in our Higher Education career?
What You Should Include in a Personal Statement
Many job application forms include a large space for candidates to write something about themselves that will convince employers to hire them. This can be quite daunting: what should you include in a personal statement and, more importantly, what should you NOT include? What is a personal statement? In this article, a personal statement refers…>