PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTSc

Edge Hill University

Postgraduate

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    1 Year

The presence of a Mathematics specialist in every primary school, who will champion this challenging subject, was a key recommendation of the Williams Report, 2008.

The PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS is a school-led programme which combines on-campus study with training in placement schools and settings.

You will train to teach across the 5-11 age range in Key Stages 1 and 2 and achieve the Teachers’ Standards. The training experience is designed to fully prepare you for your first year as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT).

During the programme, you will study all of the National Curriculum subjects and you will specialise in Mathematics in great depth. You will qualify as a Primary teacher who will also be able to bring a passion for Mathematics and excellent Mathematics subject knowledge to a first teaching post.

Successful completion of this PGCE will lay the foundations for you to become a leader in mathematics, generating enthusiasm for Mathematics amongst children, and modelling and leading others in the development of enriching, engaging and challenging lessons.

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Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

Our graduates obtain work in schools across the UK and abroad and we offer excellent support to help you gain your first teaching post. You will have an ability to teach in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 in primary schools, a strong knowledge of primary education, excellent Mathematics subject knowledge and pedagogy, as well as outstanding classroom skills, so that you meet and exceed the national standards for Qualified Teacher Status.

You will also have a thorough understanding of how to teach the primary curriculum in creative ways that excite and stimulate children whilst ensuring that they make good progress. In addition, you will have a deep knowledge of Mathematics and be well placed to take a leadership role in school. Skills in monitoring and managing your own development, together with an ability to reflect on alternative approaches to education, will help you to make your own informed choices and aid your career progression.

When you apply, you should already be able to demonstrate the following:

A commitment to, and understanding of, primary education, normally founded on at least 10 days of experience in primary classrooms in the two years prior to your application;
GCSE at Grade A (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics;
Suitable personal and presentational qualities, including a good standard of written English.

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Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Primary
  • School
  • Primary Mathematics Specialist
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Primary practitioner
  • Mathematics Specialists
  • Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Learning
  • Ethics
  • Mathematics Relevant
  • Primary education

Course programme

The programme consists of four main elements.

  • Academic and Professional Development – gaining knowledge of how children learn and how their needs differ, you will develop the core skills of planning, assessment, teaching and classroom management. You will also gain an understanding of the education system, consider the wider professional role of a teacher, and learn how to reflect upon and take responsibility for your professional development;
  • Curriculum Subject Knowledge – working with expert tutors, you will acquire essential subject knowledge for the Primary National Curriculum. Exploring a range of teaching methods, including the use of ‘new’ technologies, you will be guided in how to provide children with stimulating, imaginative and effective learning experiences;
  • Specialism – choosing Mathematics as your specialism will enable you to enhance and deepen your knowledge of the subject, undertake action research projects in school, and further your knowledge and understanding of how Mathematics is taught and led in school. You will also develop a clear understanding of the needs of children who struggle to learn Mathematics, gaining an understanding of how to teach them effectively and give them the confidence to progress;
  • Weekend Conferences – three weekend conferences provide an opportunity for deeper study of aspects of Primary Mathematics including international and historical perspectives and research from the
  • forefront of the subject.

PGP4100 Reflection on Academic and Professional Development (30 credits)

PGP4102 Evidence-based Research and Leadership for Mathematics Specialists (30 credits)

In addition to the above modules, the course features a range of non-modular activities, covering curriculum subject knowledge and professional practice. These activities will support you in the development of the professional skills, knowledge, understanding and attitudes encapsulated in the Teachers’ Standards (Department for Education 2014).

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £12,500.

How will I be assessed?


 A balanced combination of coursework and observed classroom experience will be assessed against the Teachers’ Standards. You will also complete rigorous subject knowledge audits and checks to ensure you have outstanding subject knowledge.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by expert practitioners including teachers who are specialists in Mathematics and primary education and who will model high quality practice to enable you to develop your own teaching style.

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