Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE - Primary (QTS)

University of Worcester

Postgraduate

In Worcester

£ 4,200 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Worcester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

What makes Primary PGCE 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. Few sights are as rewarding as that of the curious young mind in pursuit of knowledge, and few careers combine excellent professional prospects with the opportunity to inspire in others a love of learning that will last a lifetime. At Worcester, our PGCE in primary education is led by experienced academic staff with extensive research profiles, meaning your learning is shaped by those helping to shape education itself. With a range of career-enhancing subject specialisms for you to choose from, and personalised support that is tailored to meet your needs, you have the ideal environment to hone your skills as an inspiring and innovative teacher. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is an internationally respected route in to a career in teaching, but it is also the start of a journey like no other.

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Location

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Worcester (Worcestershire)
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Henwick Grove, WR2 6AJ

Start date

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About this course

Entry requirements An honours degree of 2:2 or above Grade C at GCSE in English, Mathematics and Science (or equivalent) passed at the time of application. 5-10 days experience in Primary Schools , Early Years and Nursery settings is desirable, but not essential, as this will help you to ensure that you perform confidently during the interview process Department for Education Professional Skills tests in Literacy and Numeracy must be passed prior to entry. For further details...

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Subjects

  • Primary
  • School
  • Teaching

Course programme

Indicative course overview What will you study?

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:

Pedagogy and Professional Practice

Indicative 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 Research

Indicative overview of content

A small-scale school based enquiry in a subject in which you already have degree level/A level qualifications or significant experience

Core subjects and Computing

Indicative overview of content

English, mathematics, science and computing subject knowledge and pedagogy

Foundation Subjects and SEND

Indicative overview of content

Art, D&T, geography, history, languages, music, PE, RE, SEND subject knowledge and pedagogy

School Experience

Indicative overview of content

24 weeks (120 days) in schools and settings.

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Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE - Primary (QTS)

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