Resources

Resources

The NUT has created a series of Social Modules and posters, made with you in mind. If there is a topic which is of interest to you and your course-mates, why not run a social on your campus? Whether you are setting up your own NUT Society, becoming an NUT Student Rep or simply planning an event for your study group, these resources are here to support you in your training.

Social Module packs

Step 1: Pick a theme from the selection below.

Step 2: Print off the poster and the bundle of checklists at the bottom of the page.

Step 3: Contact your regional office to request their help in running the event.

Step 4: Follow the checklists and the other information on this site.

Step 5: Hold your social!

If you would like to run an NUT Social on a topic that is not listed here, please get in touch – your ideas could end up on this page!

 

Your NUT Student Rep
Module Social - Fine Tuning Your Application Form
Your NUT Student Rep

Let your faculty know you are the NUT Student Rep with this handy poster.

Thanks to Ruby Gore at University of Cumbria (Carlisle campus) for this poster idea.

Time frame - 1.5 hours - 45 minutes presentation and workshop and 45 minutes Q+A and social

Are you having no success securing an interview for your first post? In this session, a panel of NUT experts will give constructive tips on how to impress on paper and will also be available to give personalised feedback at the end of the session if you submit a copy of an application before the event.

NUT Society poster
Module Social - Boost Your Interview IQ

Tell your course-mates about your society - use this poster to raise awareness and to find new members.

Time Frame 1.5 hours - 45 minutes talk, 15 mins Q+A, 30 mins social

Bring a Headteacher in to give you a personal perspective on what impresses the panel at interview. This Social is ideal to run in the Easter term when finalists are beginning to look at finding their first post.

Module social - Best Practices Afternoon
Module Social - Classroom Behaviour

Time Frame: 2 hours or however long or short you like

This session can be as long or short as you like, and can focus on just one topic, such as lesson planning, just as easily as it can cover all issues you and your course mates face. Each attendee can note down their top tips and biggest obstacles, and we will work in groups to share the best ideas and solve the problems. This is a perfect session for everyone to benefit from mutual support and feel reassured preceding a major block placement, and experts can be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Time Frame - one hour - half hour presentation plus half hour q+a and refreshments

If you signed up for student membership this year, you will have received The Interactive Guide to Behaviour Management, a fantastic resource which gives you a good grounding in behaviour management before you reach the classroom. The NUT is offering a short session to show you the features of the DVD-ROM, so that you can make the most of it from the start. If you did not join this year, we can still hold this session for you, and provide copies of the resource for your Faculty's library.
Module social - Cyberbullying
Module social - Student Finance

Time frame - 1.5 hours - 1 hour workshop plus half hour social

Cyberbullying is a hot topic right now, and much effort is being put into protecting children in and out of schools from this threat. But what about you, the teacher?

This is a one-hour workshop to raise awareness of the issues and current research, where we will not only look at how to protect ourselves and others from the threat of cyberbullying, but also how to address the issue if and when it does occur.

Time frame - 1.5 hours - 45 minutes presentation and workshop and 45 minutes Q+A and social

A highly informative workshop formulated by the Financial Standards Authority and run by Tracy Isaac of Teachers Assurance, on how to best financially protect yourself during your time at University. Essential tips on how to stretch your funds!
Checklist
Module Social - Hidden Costs Campaign

Helpful checklists and sign-up forms to help you organise your event

Time Frame - 1.5 hours - 1 hour workshop + half hour social

Are you facing hidden costs as part of your teaching placement?

Run this workshop to raise awareness of the NUT/NUS Hidden Costs Campaign and look at ways to reduce the financial burden of attending placement.

To run this workshop, check our Campaign pages or email c.doyle@nut.org.uk

Thanks to York St John Teaching Society for their work on these resources.

 

Event Resources

What resources will you need at your event? Make sure you make a list of any food, drink and tableware you will require, as well as paper, pens and any relevant literature. Advertising that a glass of wine will be provided at your social certainly makes people more likely to attend! Your NUT regional office will help with this and may also be able to provide NUT goodies such as lanyards, badges and so on. Make sure you have a table set out to display all the information on.
You will also need to find out what your speaker will need at the event: will they need a projector or flipchart etc? Remember your camera for taking photos of the event!

Finally, have a quick think about your SECOND event. Your best opportunity to advertise for your next event will be at your first social, so make sure you have some details ready for people. Or, you could leave a list with possible themes at the back of the room, and ask people what they would like the theme to be, to take place in the following half term.

Even if your second event is just asking people if they'd all like to go out for dinner in a fortnight's time, or if they could all sign an online petition or fill in a survey, it keeps them involved and participating, and helps your society build momentum.