Prepare a short talk (less than 5 minutes) to tell the rest of the group:

1. Where you come from.

2. What schools you attended.

3. What RTC you attended.

4. What you have done since you left your RTC.

5. Describe either the RTC you attended or the RTC where you are teaching now. Mention:

• How big it is.
• Who attends.
• Who owns / controls it.
• What subjects / skills are taught.
• What people usually do after they leave.
• What you think are the main aims of the RTC.
• How successful you think it has been in achieving its aims

Imagine you have a daughter or son in Form 3 in a secondary school. They are not doing very well academically but might just get a place in Form 4. However, they are likely to struggle in Form 4 and not to gain a very good SISC.

Would you

• encourage them to go to Form 4 if possible;

• apply to get them a place in an RTC?

Why? Give reasons for your choice.

• What are the main differences between RTCs and Secondary schools?

• Why do people send their children to Primary or Secondary schools?

• Why do people join RTCs?