Lifelong Learning Sector (Literacy), PGCE
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In further education, literacy is an essential life skill to master, and it is your role to educate and inspire.If you want to become a teacher of literacy in further education colleges our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (LLS) will give you the skills you need. Your training will include teaching and classroom management, leading to the essential qualifications required to achieve your goals. The quality of teacher training in Further Education was rated as "Good" in Ofsted report for Initial Teacher Education 2016. The report stated that "Trainees plan and teach lessons that are innovative and supported by the educational theories they have learned."Our PGCE (LLS) focuses on a career teaching in colleges, adult education centres, art colleges, health care or community organisations. Our programme also encompasses training for public services and a wide range of commercial and voluntary organisations.Teaching and learningOur programme will teach you how language and literacy is acquired and learned. You will review and analyse a variety of innovative approaches and resources for the teaching of literacy. This will include the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.This is taught in a range of contexts and embedded models. During your time with us you will plan, deliver, assess and evaluate teaching and learning strategies. Most importantly you will learn how to generate enthusiasm for language learning, as well as how to challenge and empower your learners.Degree structureOur core programme will see you based in a placement college where you will participate in a range of professional activities.In Phase 1, you will be there for three days a week to observe and undertake teaching in your subject area. For the remaining two days, you will be based at the university campus.In Phase 2, you will attend your placement college for four days a week, and the
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For the Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) applicants and the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGCE) applicants should have:A 2.2 or above in an honours degree in a relevant subject. Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject if the degree is not in a relevant subject. GCSE English at C or above or equivalent.. In addition candidates must:Attend an interview. Undertake a screening assessment. Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and an occupational health
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Literacy
- University
Course programme
Year 1
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Lifelong Learning Sector (Literacy), PGCE