Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE - Primary Mathematics
Postgraduate
In Worcester
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Worcester
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What makes PGCE Primary Mathematics at Worcester special? At Worcester we were born to teach. The institution was founded in 1947 as a teacher training college with a mission to win the peace through education. At Worcester, we offer a unique opportunity for you to train as a PGCE Primary Mathematics teacher. The course is led by experienced academic staff who are at the forefront of developments being carried out in schools in the area of mathematics teaching, ensuring that your learning is shaped by those helping to shape education itself. We provide an ideal environment to hone your skills as an inspiring and innovative mathematics teacher.
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Entry requirements As a minimum, an honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in mathematics, science, engineering or mathematics related degrees Non mathematical degrees are welcome. You should demonstrate through your application the relevance of your experience and commitment to the Maths pathway Applicants who have anA Level in Maths (grade B or above) could qualify for additional funding from the NCTL Grade C at GCSE in English, Mathematics and Science (or equivalent)...
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Subjects
- GCSE Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Primary
- School
- Teaching
Course programme
School experience is a substantial and integral part of the course and you will have school experience visit days and block placements in terms 1, 2 and 3.
In total, of the 38 weeks of the course, 24 will be spent in schools.
Indicative course content for 2017-18, subject to adaptation:
Subject Knowledge with a Deep UnderstandingIndicative overview of content
Develop mathematical subject knowledge from the Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 3. Understand the interconnected nature of mathematics, considering concepts such as patterns and mathematical thinking, and to understand progression within the primary curriculum.
Mathematics-specific PedagogyIndicative overview of content
Explore pedagogical knowledge to teach all children, provide enrichment, and additionality in mathematics. Develop a wide range of the, skills, knowledge and understanding to support inclusive practices informed by research and analysis specific to mathematics.
Pedagogy and Professional PracticeIndicative overview of content
Covers a wide range of the knowledge, skills and understanding required to become an effective self-evaluating practitioner, including how children learn, what impacts on pupil learning and progress and learning and teaching styles.
Subject Specialist ResearchIndicative overview of content
Develop mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding through research in order to work with colleagues across the school in developing their subject and pedagogical knowledge. As a Subject Specialist, you will use existing strengths to further your academic knowledge and understanding in mathematics and to enhance this in a professional context within your school placements.
Foundation SubjectsIndicative overview of content
Develop knowledge and skills in foundation subjects and to foster those approaches and activities which facilitate effective learning. The emphasis will be on understanding how children learn and on the relevant requirements of the National Curriculum in Key Stages One and Two.
School ExperienceIndicative overview of content
School experience is a substantial and integral part of the course starting in the first term through both serial and block practice, with further experience in the second and third terms. 24 (120 days) weeks will be spent in schools.
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