Transcript Teaching attributes - University of Winchester

Welcome
to
The University of Winchester
BEd (Hons) / MEd (Hons)
Primary Education
(with recommendation of QTS)
What is special about
The University of Winchester?
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Good reputation for ITE
A smaller university
A large ITE provider
Caring and committed
Well resourced
Strong partnership with schools
Research informed environment.
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) routes to QTS
BEd / MEd (Honours) Primary Education is
an undergraduate programme leading to
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (5-11 years)
and is located in the Faculty of Education,
Health and Social Care.
Note also:
Education Studies,
Childhood Youth and
Community Studies
Teachers do more than teach;
they touch lives
Confident
professionals
A caterpillar does not become a butterfly by
sticking on wings.
It has to go through a process of
transformation.
Alexander, T. and Potter, J. (2005) Education for a Change,
London: Routledge
Our Vision of the
Winchester ITE Student
• Reflective practitioners who acknowledge the
complexity of their role
• Confident and creative thinkers who are at the
forefront of innovative practice
• Open-minded, curious and willing to engage with
different perspectives
• Motivated, enthusiastic and responsive to the
needs of children
• Knowledgeable professionals equipped with skills
to make informed decisions
• Lifelong learners who work flexibly within
professional communities
New Structure SEPTEMBER 2012
‘Integrated Masters’
Common Year 1 and Year 2
BEd (Hons) 3 year route – QTS
BEd (Hons) 4 year route – QTS and
opportunity to to enhance and enrich
professional practice and to obtain up to 120
Master’s credits for award of
MEd (Hons) with QTS.
Rights Respecting
Education
• Unicef UK, Amnesty UK,
• Hampshire Rights Respecting Schools:
‘Roles, Rights, Responsibilities’ (RRR)
• values, PHSE, citizenship, sustainability, social
justice,
Programme themes
Identity
Perspectives
Relationships
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individuals, groups, communities
theory and practice
complexity and critique
impacts on learning and teaching
Module strands
• Professional Theory, Practice and Research
• Curriculum Studies
• Subject Specialism
Professional Theory and Research
• Professional Theory
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Teachers & Schools
Learners and Learning
The Inclusive Classroom
Perspectives on Education
• Individual research project
Curriculum Studies
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Primary English, mathematics, science
ICT for primary learning
Wider curriculum - full primary range
Options for enrichment in Year 3
Subject specialism
~introductory sessions for all in Year 1
~modules from Year 2
Currently
• Art and Design
• Drama
• Early Years
• English
• French (MFL)
• Geography
• History
• Mathematics
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Multimedia & ICT
Music
Physical Education
Religious Education
Science
Special Educational
Needs (SEN)
School Experience
• Placements
• Year 1 - 3 weeks + 3 weeks - paired
• Year 2 - 6 weeks
• Year 3 - 10 weeks
• Year 4 –10 weeks
• Self Directed Placements / Volunteering
• 4 weeks (Year 1 & 2)
• Specialist Subjects
• Curriculum Days & Events
School Experience
• Wide geographical partnership of schools
• Optional placements in London, Isle of Wight
and the Channel Islands
• SEN settings, on request
• Accommodation arranged for students on
placements a long way from
normal residence.
A strong, established, effective,
University / School Partnership
Self Directed Placements /
Volunteering
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Schools
Libraries
Museums, interactive centres
Holiday clubs
Sports coaching
Abroad –
• recently Soma / Gambia, South Africa, India,
New York
• Erasmus/Comenius European exchange
(agreements include Austria, Estonia,
Belgium, Finland)
Year 4 – opportunity to enhance and
enrich professional practice and to obtain
Master’s credits
• All students are encouraged to register for the 4
year route, then decide in Semester 2, Year 2
• Students have the opportunity for Level 7 (Masters)
credits in every module (maximum 120 for MEd)
• Supported and informed decision making
• Early career development
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11-1
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Lead
lectures
Core
English
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Lead
lectures
2-4
ICT
Ed Theory
School Prep
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UNIVERSITY
SPORTS
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Wider
Curriculum
Wider
Curriculum
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Lead
Lectures
Groupwork
4-6
Wider
Curriculum
Teaching approaches
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Lectures, generally interactive
Seminars, tutor and student-led
Workshops
Conferences & guest presentations
E-Learning
School based tasks to integrate theory &
practice.
Assessment
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Written assignments
Presentations/seminars
Portfolios
Audits
Workshops
School Experience
Support
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Student buddies and representatives
Professional Development Tutor (PDT)
Year group tutor
Subjects tutors and programme leadership
Link tutor and teacher tutor in school
Faculty Academic Advisor
University Student Services
‘Grade 1 Outstanding’
(Nov 2010)
Key strengths:
• the high quality of training, assessment
and tracking systems, which leads to the
outstanding progress and achievement of
trainees
• the coherence of central and school-based
training
• the highly effective and individualised
support for trainees, particularly those with
disabilities
‘Grade 1 Outstanding’
(Nov 2010)
• training in equalities and diversity, which
results in trainees’ impressive levels of
confidence and understanding
• the tutorial system, which provides
exemplary support for individual trainees
• the opportunities that specialist placements
and self-directed days provide for trainees to
pursue either their own specialist
professional interests
‘Grade 1 Outstanding’
(Nov 2010)
• the content and structure of the professional
studies modules, which ensures that trainees
have a clear understanding of
professional issues
• the flexibility of the training programmes,
which encourages suitable applicants from a
wide range of circumstances to apply.
Application
All ITE courses are oversubscribed so careful
completion of the UCAS form is very
important.
The content and presentation of the personal
statement is an important element in being
invited for interview –
make sure you shine!
BEd/MEd (Hons) Entry requirements
• GCSE grade C or above
in English, mathematics and science
• From 280 - 340 UCAS points at AS/A/VCE
level (or equivalent)
• BTEC
• CACHE Diploma
• International Baccalaureate
• Access course
See the University of Winchester Prospectus
Codes & Entry Requirements, Tariffs & Other
Qualifications
‘Recent and relevant experience’
• Experience in school, classroom based, in
KS1 and/or 2 is essential
(at least 2 weeks)
• After school clubs and early years
experience are valuable but not sufficient of
themselves
• Experience preferably still active at time of
application.
Personal Statement
• Enthusiasm for primary teaching!
• Academic strengths – links to learning and teaching
• Experience with learners in school contexts, in less
formal / voluntary settings and how that has
informed your views on teaching
• Personal strengths & accomplishments - hobbies
and interests that show how you might contribute to
the University and school communities
• Organisation and style – paragraphs, sentence
construction, coherence in written statement,
spelling, grammar and punctuation.
A strong statement … leads to interview
… with a University tutor and a Headteacher
from a Partnership school …
… to probe evidence on the application form
and reference and explore suitability for
course / teaching
• Individual interview
• Group task and discussion
• Short written task
If you are successful at interview…
Any offer will be also subject to
• QTS Skills Tests (new guidance Sept 2012)
• Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance
when you accept an offer of a place
• Medical ‘Fitness to Teach’ assessed by an
Occupational Health Advisor
• Completion of further 10 days in school(s) prior
to start of course, where directed tasks are
completed.
Initial Teacher Education quotas are allocated by
the Teaching Agency.
Skills Tests
What? A Government requirement - online skills tests
in literacy and numeracy
Why? To demonstrate specific knowledge and skills
prior to training to be a teacher - a national standard
Who? Centrally managed tests - need only be passed
once as they will serve for any and all ITE QTS
courses
When? You are required to pass the skills tests before
you are allowed to enrol on any ITE programme.
Skills Tests and Application
The University of Winchester requires applicants invited to
interview to bring evidence to their interview that they have
booked to take their English and mathematics skills tests.
These tests should normally be booked to be taken within three
months of submitting the application to UCAS.
Offers will remain conditional until the tests have been passed.
Further information can be found at
www.education.gov.uk/schools/careers/traininganddevelopment/pr
ofessional
If you are applying for undergraduate programmes, consider
applying for some courses that do not include QTS, just in case you
are unsuccessful at the tests.
Teaching is a wonderful career….
Thank you for coming today – enjoy your day
in Winchester.
Still have questions?
[email protected]
Programme Leader
BEd/MEd (Hons) Primary Education
[email protected]
Director of Teacher Development
[email protected]