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Part Time Teacher Training PGCE & CertEd

Postgraduate

In Hove ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Duration

    36 Weeks

The PGCE/Certificate Post-Compulsory Education is a two year course designed to provide a teaching qualification appropriate to the post-compulsory sector. They are mapped against the new Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) Standards for Teachers, Trainers and Tutors in the Lifelong Learning (Post-compulsory) Sector. The qualification is equivalent to the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning.

Important information

Government funding available

About this course

PGCE Post Compulsory Education (Part Time)
1. A first degree
2. Currently teaching in the post compulsory sector or equivalent
Cert Ed Post Compulsory Education (Part Time)
1. Capability and motivation to work at HE level
2. Currently teaching in the post compulsory sector or equivalent
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL)onto Year 2 of the programme is available for those holding a City and...

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Teacher Training PGCE & CertEd (Sept '09)

This course information relates to courses starting in September 2009.

Course code: B0182/B0183

Course category: Part-time

End Qualification: PGCE/Certificate in Education

Starting and ending month: September to June

Starting year: 2009

Days of the week: Tuesday, Wednesday

Course duration: 36 weeks

Formal assessment: Formal assessment required

Course location: Connaught AE Centre

Course aims:
The PGCE/Certificate Post-Compulsory Education is a two year course designed to provide a teaching qualification appropriate to the post-compulsory sector. They are mapped against the new Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) Standards for Teachers, Trainers and Tutors in the Lifelong Learning (Post-compulsory) Sector. The qualification is equivalent to the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) at three different levels; level 5 (Cert Ed), level 6 (Professional Graduate Cert Ed) or level 7 (Postgraduate Cert Ed).
Incorporating PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, CTLLS (Certificate to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) and DTLLS (Diploma to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
It is also possible to complete the first two modules of Year 1 and exit the course with the CTLLS qualification. In addition the College also offers a separate PTLLS (Level 3).
This is the general accepted qualification for teachers in post compulsory education and is certificated by the University of Brighton. The course is designed to assist trainee teachers already working in the sector to enhance their skills of learning and teaching through practical application in the classroom, through reflection on practice and through academic study.
Trainees are often based in a College of Further Education or Sixth Form College, but may be working in other organisations such as private training companies, or the National Health, or Uniformed Services.

Course content:
The programme is delivered through seven modules over two years that reflect the key areas identified within the new standards. These are:
Year One
  • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • Planning and Enabling Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • Theories and Principles for Planning and Enabling Learning
  • Enabling Learning and Assessment

Year Two
  • Curriculum Design for Inclusive Practice
  • Action Learning for Subject Specialist Pedagogy
  • Professional Development and Wider Professional Practice


Facilities for students:
Learners on these courses are enrolled at University of Brighton and at City College Brighton and Hove and therefore have access to facilities that both institutions provide for learners e.g. libraries.
You will also benefit from the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which aims to support learning outside of face to face sessions.

Assessment: You will be assessed by:
  • Lesson observation
  • Round table discussion
  • Presentation
  • Teaching practice portfolio
  • Various forms of written work: review, essay, reflection
  • Action research project (year 2)


Awarding Body: University of Brighton

Entry Requirements:
PGCE Post Compulsory Education (Part Time)
1. A first degree
2. Currently teaching in the post compulsory sector or equivalent
Cert Ed Post Compulsory Education (Part Time)
1. Capability and motivation to work at HE level
2. Currently teaching in the post compulsory sector or equivalent
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL)onto Year 2 of the programme is available for those holding a City and Guilds 7407 Stages 1 and 2 or PGCE/CERT ED Year 1

Interview for entry: Interview required

Work experience opportunities:
As an in-service qualification there is a total of 150 hours teaching required over the 2 years.
A Minimum of 50 hours must be completed in year 1.

Qualification in Context and Future Opportunities: Progression to HE: successful applicants on the Cert Ed have the option of transferring to the part time BA (Hons) Professional Education Studies at the end of their course of study.
This is an in-service qualification, although if you found a placement in order to study on this course, the qualification and experience gained would clearly help with securing employment.

Academic Centre:
Teacher Education

Costs of your Course: 1290

Part-time course fee guide.

Part Time Teacher Training PGCE & CertEd

Price on request