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PGCE Primary Beth Gompertz – ITE Primary Programme Leader, Primary & Early Years PGCE PGCE Programme Aims • Develop a critical understanding of educational issues relevant to primary schools • Develop critical reflection on practice and continuing professional development • Meet requirements for Initial Teacher Training (DfES, 2007) and support students in achieving QTS standards in – Professional attributes – Professional knowledge and understanding – Professional Skills Dual Outcomes • Postgraduate Certificate in Education - with 60 credits at level 7 • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - with up to 30 credits at level 7 • In each case a strong start to a teaching career Primary Pathways • PGCE Primary – focusing on 5 - 11 age range – Key stage 1 and 2 • PGCE Primary (Early Years) – focusing on 3 – 7 age range – Foundation and KS1 PGCE Programme Structure Induction Faculty based Autumn school experience Faculty based Christmas BEES1 Faculty based Easter BEES2 Looking ahead Student Support • • • • • • Professional Tutors Class Teachers Associate Tutors Link Tutors Subject Tutors Study Skills Support Minimum Requirements • Good Academic Record (2.1 minimum) • GCSE grade C or equivalent – Maths, English and Science • Capability to meet Standards for QTS including subject knowledge • Fitness to teach and CRB cleared • Read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written Standard English • PLUS – we do not consider anyone who has not had significant experience in school Application Process • Apply through GTTR (Sept – Dec) – http://www.gttr.ac.uk/ • Invited to interview (Nov – Jan) – Introductory talk – Group discussion task – Paired interviews • Result of interview (2 weeks) • Confirm Place (by Easter) Assessment • Attendance and completion of study elements • Module Assessments – Professional Studies – Core Curriculum – Non-Core Curriculum • Audits – English, Mathematics and Science • School Experience supported by PDP – BEES1 and BEES2 • QTS skills tests PGCE Secondary Matt Wharf – PEC Programme Leader and Lecturer in Secondary Science Education Secondary Subjects Art and Design Drama English Geography Mathematics Music Science with: Biology Chemistry Physics Course Structure Phase 1: Enrolment and introduction to course tutors and fellow students (September) Phase 2: Introduction September – November: Mondays: Professional Studies Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Pathway/Subject groups Thursdays and Fridays: Placement school November – December: 5 weeks Practical Teaching 1 Aspects of subject knowledge, themes and processes, are integrated throughout the week Course structure Phase 3: Development January - February Five weeks in faculty and placement schools as in phase 2 Phase 4: Qualification February - May Practical Teaching 2 – Thirteen weeks block practice in second placement school Phase 5: Enhancement and reflection Three weeks block practice in second placement school, followed by 2 days faculty review Assessment Professional Development Profile (PDP) Subject Knowledge Profile (SKP) Practical Teaching 1 and 2 programmes Continuous self-set review, targets and action Career Entry Development Profile (CEDP) Trainees are assessed against the TDA Professional standards for teaching at KS3 and KS4 • The Leavers Report refers to the 11-18 curriculum (at least one placement will be in an 11-18 school) • QTS tests in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT • • • • • • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (inc. DTTLS) Certificate in Education (inc. DTTLS) Mark Glasson – Acting Associate Head of School of Secondary & Further Education Studies Where will this award allow me to teach? • • • • • • Post Compulsory Sector Lifelong Learning Sector Further Education Offender Learning Adult and Community Learning Work Based Learning What can I teach? Subject Key Skills Vocation Flexibility What is it like teaching in FE? • • • • • • Relaxed learning environment Busy and dynamic workplace Rewarding work Good behaviour but complaints Professional status Engagement with subject Course Structure One year full time Lectures 2 days per week Placement 2/3 days per week Teaching at placement 8 hours per week Preparation, marking and meetings in placement • Shadowing mentor in placement to start • • • • • Tutorials Attendance Mentor meetings LLUK standards Presentations University outcomes and criteria Academic writing Individual Development Plan Teaching observations Teaching practice University Modules Minimum core Preliminary Research u know you want to teach? • Visits to schools • www.GTTR.ac.uk Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) • www.gtce.org.uk/ General Teaching Council for England (GTCE) • www.tda.gov.uk/ Training and Development Agency (TDA) • Student Associate Scheme (SAS)