Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I apply for Primary teaching?
2. Can I apply for Secondary teaching?
3. When do WinS students go into school?
4. What will WinS students do on the school placements?
5. What training will WinS students receive?
6. How is WinS linked to the Module 'IE3E 1, 2 or 3 Introduction to Secondary Teaching'?
7. Where can I find more information?
1. Can I apply for Primary teaching?
Unfortunately no. Warwick in Schools (WinS) is focused only on Secondary teaching.
2. Can I apply for Secondary teaching?
Yes. Warwick in Schools (WinS) is primarily targeted at penultimate and final year students in disciplines suited to the teaching of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Physics and Mathematics in Secondary schools, this includes students studying:
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry (3rd year students only)
- Computer Science
- Economics (3rd year students only)
- Engineering (2nd year students only)
- Mathematics
- Mathematics/Physics
- MORSE
- Physics
- PPE
- Statistics
3. When do WinS students go into school?
In the Spring Term you will spend 10 days in school which includes at least eight half-days (one each week) in a local School during the University Term. This is followed by a further block of up to six days in the Easter vacation - the timing of this is negotiated with your school.
4. What will WinS student do on the school placements?
The normal pattern is to work in pairs to:
- collect and record information about the school
- observe lessons
- lead activities with individual pupils and small groups
- begin to develop your class teaching skills
- lead discussions aimed at raising the aspirations of pupils.
5. What training will WinS students receive?
In the Spring Term you will attend eight training sessions (one per week) for two hours, usually from 5.30 - 7.30 pm on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for Mathematics and Wednesdays for Physics and Chemistry. The sessions are held at the University.
The training sessions will:
- prepare you for work in a professional environment and help you develop transferable skills
- explore effective teaching and learning styles
- give you help and support to prepare for your school placement.
6. How is WinS linked to the Module IE3E 1, 2 or 3 Introduction to Secondary Teaching?
WinS is a compulsory part of the IE3E 1, 2 or 3 Module. If you are a student in the departments of Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, PPE or Statistics and register for this module, you must attend the relevant module seminars which will appear on your timetable in the Spring Term as well as the WinS twilight training sessions and the school placement, during the same year that you complete the module.
The relevant degrees and years are (please check these details with your department):
- 2nd Year Maths, Maths & Business Studies, Maths with Computing, Maths and Philosophy, Maths and Engineering.
- 2nd or 3rd Year Maths or MORSE or Maths and Physics.
- 2nd Year Physics, or Physics and Business Studies.
- 3rd Year Economics or Maths with Economics, Chemistry on F100, F105, F121, F125, F1N1, BF91 or FC11 degree codes.
- Penultimate Year Statistics.
7. Where can I find more information?
For details information please email wins at warwick dot ac dot uk