"I have been taking part in the Droichead pilot for the past 4 weeks. I couldn't be happier with how it is going so far. I am working alongside another Dip student and we're getting on really well.
I don't have experience of the current Dip programme,however from speaking to my friends it is completely different. During my teaching practices I was under so much stress that I was fearful and not excited about the thought of being an actual teacher, something I had worked so hard to do. Even though I was working extremely hard I had a constant fear about 'the knock on the door', having a bad lesson and having all my hard work go unnoticed. With this pilot the fear is completely taken away. I'm still working and planning like I would have before but I'm so much more relaxed and am really enjoying teaching and having my own class. We work with a mentor and the principal of the school. We meet each week or so to discuss any problems and how I'm getting on. I feel so supported from everyone in the school and there's a real team atmosphere because the other staff are more involved. I also have the opportunity to observe other teachers' lessons which is where I learn the most about my own teaching. I'm delighted to be a part of the Droichead scheme."
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