PGCE Secondary Education English

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  • Honestly, London is an expensive city. Therefore, try to find extra financial support for you and be active to find job. But, don't forget, you are here to gain experince only.
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Postgraduate

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    October

Language is at the heart of everything we do. It sustains thought, development and community. As an excellent written and verbal communicator, this is your chance to strengthen young people's English skills through writing, reading, speaking and listening. Whether chairing a lively debate or navigating a class through a complex Shakespeare extract, you'll be an inspiring influence for pupils from all backgrounds.

Why study PGCE Secondary Education English at Middlesex University?
At Middlesex University, we are passionate about language and literature in all its forms. Combining your enthusiasm for literature and communication with the educational theory and practice offered on this course, our team of experienced English teachers will equip you with the skills and experience necessary to both educate and inspire secondary English pupils.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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The Burroughs, NW4 4BT

Start date

OctoberEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
UK & EU
International
How to apply
Qualifications
You need at least a 2.2 Bachelor honours degree in a subject relevant to your chosen subject area
Level 3 qualification in English Language or English Literature.
You must have GCSE grade C / grade 4 or above in English and Maths or be retaking them this year. We also accept the equivalency tests by Equivalency Testing, A Star Teachers or any other appropriately accredited provider. We cannot accept functional skills or key skills or IELTS.

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4.5
  • Honestly, London is an expensive city. Therefore, try to find extra financial support for you and be active to find job. But, don't forget, you are here to gain experince only.
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Dennis

4.5
11/03/2017
What I would highlight: Honestly, London is an expensive city. Therefore, try to find extra financial support for you and be active to find job. But, don't forget, you are here to gain experince only.
What could be improved: nothing to improve
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2018
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Secondary
  • English
  • University
  • School
  • IT Development
  • Skills and Training
  • Senior Management
  • Language
  • Skills
  • Curriculum
  • Lectures
  • Transferable skills
  • Workshops
  • Employment
  • Teachers

Course programme

Course content

What will you study on the PGCE Secondary Education English?

You will critically evaluate the effectiveness of a wide range of resources and your own lesson plans. You will analyse research data and critically evaluate how research has contributed to the knowledge and understanding of how to teach English effectively.

What will you gain?

In addition to developing the knowledge and skills required to teach English, you will also be able to identify and evaluate effective strategies for assessing children's learning through formative and summative assessment strategies. You will learn to critically evaluate the effectiveness of a wide range of resources and understand the importance of literacy, numeracy and ICT in delivering an effective, all-round curriculum.

Modules

School-Based Training 1 (20 Credits) - Compulsory

This module aims to prepare you during your first school experience. It develops your preparation skills and enables collaboration with your fellow students, subject mentors, and professional coordinating mentors. You will learn to address and meet the expectations specified by the statutory teaching standards. The school-based element of this module lasts for approximately 50 days.

School-Based Training 2 (40 Credits) - Compulsory

This module encourages you to build upon the experience gained in School Experience 1. It aims to provide an extended, individual school experience across the age ranges of 11-16, 11-18 or 14-19. You will undertake 74 days of teaching across a six-month period, so you can address the standards specified by the Teachers' Standards.

You can find more information about this course in the programme specification. Module and programme information is indicative and may be subject to change.

PGCE Secondary Education English

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