PGCE Further Education and Training

Edge Hill University

Postgraduate

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    1 Year

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through coursework and observations of teaching and training. The assessment strategies are varied but place a significant focus on developing knowledge and skills that will be useful in practice. Portfolios of evidence, drawn from the trainee’s practice, encourage the development of innovation in teaching and learning activities.

During the programme each trainee will be observed eight times. These observations will be shared between tutors and work-based mentors. This approach offers you feedback not only on generic aspects of teaching but also the teaching of your subject specialism.

There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods on this programme.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by experienced tutors and work-based mentor trainers who are specialists in their subject area.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

The programme is specifically designed to allow you to demonstrate achievement of the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training. These Professional Standards, published in May 2014, stipulate the minimum professional requirement in terms of knowledge, skills and professional values. Once you have completed this programme and are active as a teacher, trainer or tutor in the sector, you will be eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Status Learning and Skills (QTLS) as part of the professional formation process.

To join this PGCE you should have a first or second class Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent qualification) in a subject that is clearly part of the Further Education and Training curriculum. For applicants with a degree in a subject not related to the Further Education curriculum, other suitable Level 3 qualifications may be considered if these are supplemented by appropriate professional experience.

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Subjects

  • Teaching
  • Education and training
  • Outstanding Teacher
  • Employable Teacher
  • Numeracy
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Literacy
  • Special Educational

Course programme

This is a practice-focused programme which will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become an outstanding teacher and trainer in the Further Education and Training sector.

The programme will develop your professionalism, consider what makes highly effective teachers and trainers, and explore current issues in the Lifelong Learning sector. You will gain a detailed understanding of the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training through a combination of self-evaluation, action planning and reflection.

Selecting an optional module in English/Literacy, Maths/Numeracy or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), you will enhance your knowledge of effective curriculum design and development, examine the impact of resources and learning technologies, and evaluate innovative and creative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in your chosen subject area.


PET4734 The Outstanding Teacher (20 credits)

PET4735 The Research Informed Teacher (20 credits)

You will select one of the following modules:

PET4731 The Employable Teacher (Maths/Numeracy) (20 credits)

PET4732 The Employable Teacher (English/Literacy) (20 credits)

PET4733 The Employable Teacher (SEND) (20 credits)

In addition to the above modules, the course features a range of non-modular activities centred around professional practice. These activities will prepare you for professional practice and enable you to gain a thorough grounding in the essentials of teaching, learning, assessment and communication in the Further Education and Training sector. You will also develop the essential skills of self-evaluation, action planning and reflection.

Additional information

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

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through coursework and observations of teaching and training. The assessment strategies are varied but place a significant focus on developing knowledge and skills that will be useful in practice. Portfolios of evidence, drawn from the trainee’s practice, encourage the development of innovation in teaching and learning activities. During the programme each trainee will be observed eight times. These observations will be shared between tutors and work-based mentors. This approach offers you feedback not only on generic aspects of teaching but also the teaching of your subject specialism. There are no formal written examinations as part of the current assessment methods on this programme.

Who will be teaching me?

 You will be taught by experienced tutors and work-based mentor trainers who are specialists in their subject area.

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