by Richard Galloway | Jul 20, 2014 | studying, Uncategorized, university
One of the reasons I haven’t been posting much on my blog is that I am trying to study. I’m studying Educational Issues and Social Change: Current Debates. It’s a course that many teachers get to do while at university, in fact I think it’s...
by Richard Galloway | Jul 4, 2014 | personal, Uncategorized, university
June has come and gone. In that time my wife had her birthday, my in-laws came to visit, school ended, my son finished daycare, I discovered that I wouldn’t be eligible for EI and I had my place CONFIRMED at the University of Alberta. So it’s...
by Richard Galloway | Jun 5, 2014 | personal, qualifying, Uncategorized, university
University UpdateAfter a lot of faff my application was finally accepted at the University of Alberta. For a while it looked like they wouldn’t accept my ‘transcript’ from the University of Liverpool. But after a phone call it was all cleared up and...
by Richard Galloway | Apr 27, 2014 | personal, qualifying, studying, teacher certification, Uncategorized, university
Sociology. Is it Relevant? As part of my prescribed ‘rehabilitation’ back into the teaching profession, I have recently started a program from Athabasca University. Most of Athabasca’s courses are delivered online and it is geared for people who need...
by Richard Galloway | Oct 17, 2013 | studying, Uncategorized, university
I have never been very good at waiting. This trait, made worse by the instant gratification we are becoming used to in modern society has made the last four and half months seem endless. On the surface nothing has changed – I still am waiting for official...
by Richard Galloway | Oct 8, 2013 | studying, Uncategorized, university
New beginnings are wonderful things. Though to be honest this is only partly a new beginning for me as teaching was a passion when I first graduated in 1991. But the location will be a new beginning for sure. Out of Ontario and into Alberta. So quite a move. My...