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YSIS Plus

YSIS Plus is your opportunity to develop your knowledge of specific educational topics.

Many of you who volunteer with YSIS are keen to progress into teaching or other related professions. To support your development towards this career, we run a series of workshops in Semester 2 to give committed volunteers more information on relevant topics. There are 4 sessions which will be delivered by the PGCE Team.

More details about the workshops and speakers can be found below.

What is the structure of YSIS Plus?

  • YSIS Plus will run on Wednesday afternoons in Weeks 7 - 10 of Semester 2
  • There will be one session each week, 3pm to 4pm, taking place on Campus West
  • Bookings for these workshops will be open to all students

Which workshops are taking place?

Inspiring Pracice in Primary/Secondary Schools

Wednesday 25 March, 3-4pm in D/L/036

Using real examples from local schools, this session highlights how teachers create positive learning environments, plan purposeful lessons, and build a strong sense of belonging in Primary and Secondary Schools. You will leave the session with practical ideas and a clear sense of how you can make a difference.

It will be delivered by experienced teachers Vic Allen and Nikki Sharratt who are both School Partnership Facilitators in the University of York's PGCE team. 

Book your place on this workshop

Plan with Purpose: Designing Effective Lessons

Wednesday 15 April, 3-4pm in D/L/036

This workshop will cover the key features of an effective lesson plan, including checking for prior knowledge, lesson sequencing and time management.

It will be delivered by experienced teachers Vic Allen and Nikki Sharratt who are both School Partnership Facilitators in the University of York's PGCE team. 

Book your place on this workshop 

Leading a Classroom with Confidence

Wednesday 22 April, 3-4pm in D/L/047

This session will look at effective strategies to successfully promote positive behaviour in the classroom and manage low level disruptive behaviours that pupils may display.

It will be delivered by experienced teachers Vic Allen and Nikki Sharratt who are both School Partnership Facilitators in the University of York's PGCE team. 

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The Difference a Teacher Makes

Wednesday 29 April, 3-4pm in AEW/104

In this session you will explore how Teachers can make a difference in areas such as:

Equity, Mental Health and Wellbeing - You can be the trusted adult who changes a child’s day, or life!

Climate Change & Sustainability - Teach the generation who will shape the planet!

Technology, AI, and Digital Literacy - Teachers shape how young people navigate a digital world responsibly!

It will be delivered by experienced teachers Vic Allen, Nikki Sharratt and Georgia Ramsay who work on the University of York's PGCE team. 

Book your place on this workshop