PGCE Primary Education

Module: 7PE011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus; Schools Direct

This module provides an introduction to the subject knowledge, pedagogy and curricular understanding required for successful teaching and learning in the core curriculum areas of Primary English, Mathematics and Science. It allows for an enhancement option, where participants develop a deeper understanding within a chosen area of interest, explore that field through school visits and write extensively on the subject with the aim of attaining an expertise that can be used in their subsequent teaching careers.

Module: 7PE010

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Schools Direct; Walsall Campus

This module will introduce you to a range of educational issues that are generic to primary teaching, the primary curriculum and the legal responsibilities of teachers. The status of the National Curriculum for primary education will be covered, together with explanations of ways in which individual schools implement the requirements and guidance, as well as how they respond to current educational initiatives. Particular attention will be paid to how teachers and schools provide access to National Curriculum for all pupils, regardless of ability, ethnic diversity or special educational needs. Reference will be made to curriculum areas outside of National Curriculum, including pupils’ personal, social and moral development.

Module: 7PE009

Credits: 0

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Schools Direct; Walsall Campus

This module is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful on this module and 7PE013 can be recommended to the relevant professional body for the award of Primary Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school. This module reflects the specific and precise quality frameworks established by the relevant national government agency, and complies fully with the relevant standards framework. Trainee teachers who are recommended for the award of QTS will be well-placed to obtain employment in primary schools.

Module: 7PE013

Credits: 0

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Schools Direct; Walsall Campus

This module is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful in 7PE009 and this module can be recommended to the relevant professional body for the award of Primary Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school. This module reflects the specific and precise quality frameworks established by the relevant national government agency, and complies fully with the relevant standards framework. Trainee teachers who are recommended for the award of QTS will be well-placed to obtain employment in primary schools.

Module: 7PE012

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Schools Direct; Walsall Campus

This module will introduce students to wider areas of learning: art, music, drama, geography, history, languages, computing, Design & Technology, Physical Education, Religious Education and Personal Social Health & Emotional. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of key concepts and skills in each subject and will consider how to combine subjects to design a sequence of learning. They will explore related pedagogical approaches and linking theory to practice. Students will reflect upon experiences in the primary classroom and will critically explore the roles and key purposes of these subjects within the primary curriculum.

‘Aspiration, Attitude, Achievement’

• The University of Wolverhampton is one of the West Midlands’ largest providers of teacher education, with many of our graduates going on to work within the conurbation. Our tutors are all experienced teachers who have worked with our partnership and family schools for many years.
• We are proud of our long-standing tradition of training teachers of Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post Compulsory Education.
• Access to free Professional Skills Test Support.
• High quality learning facilities, including well equipped teaching rooms, cutting edge learning spaces, lecture theatres and a social learning environment.
• A clear progression to Master’s degree study, with opportunities to use PGCE credits to embark upon further study following successful completion of the course, including a fully tailored Newly Qualified Teacher module that can be completed during your induction year.
• Access to leading research in the field of Education that enables trainees to develop as reflective practitioners.

What do Ofsted say?

The University of Wolverhampton provision is particularly effective in developing highly professional teachers with the skills to reflect critically on the quality of their teaching in order to improve it. They are valued highly by the schools, colleges and other settings where they secure employment in the region. The university has an excellent reputation that enables it to build strong partnerships across the region to support high-quality teacher training and educational improvement. Employment rates in all phases are high, with many former trainees working in the region.

Ofsted (2013), Initial Teacher Education Inspection Report, London: Ofsted

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If you are successful you will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status and you will be prepared to teach pupils in the 3-11 age range within the primary age phase with alternative education setting enhancement. You will also gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) which includes 60 Master’s level credits.

You will also be given help to find your first post in school. The course will provide you with an excellent start to your teaching career as you experience teaching in two separate primary schools with trained school-based tutors to aid your development. You will have the opportunity to help develop the teaching within this fast-developing subject and have a real impact on children’s education.

You will be enabled to become a critically reflective teacher with high levels of subject knowledge and a wide understanding of educational theory and practice.

You will also develop the professional skills required to achieve outstanding results in relation to student progress including lesson planning, assessment methods, data analysis, and communication.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £9250 per year 2020-21 Home Full-time £9250 per year 2021-22 International Full-time £12250 per year 2020-21 International Full-time £12950 per year 2021-22

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

• To hold a first degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification.

For example Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of science (BSc) etc. or similar . They are sometimes known as 'undergraduate' or 'first' degrees.

• To have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 (previously Grade C) in the GCSE examinations in English, Mathematics and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science).
• To have taken part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess your readiness to train to teach.

Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses, GCSE English Literature, GCSE Equivalent Tests from other institutions or organisations, Key Skills Level 2 or Functional Skills Level 2.

If you unsure please contact our Admissions Department for clarification.

Important Requirements

As part of the Department for Education (DfE) ITT compliance, if you are successful you will be required to provide your ORIGINAL certificates to the University of Wolverhampton Admissions Unit.

You will also take part in a rigorous selection process designed to assess your readiness to train to teach. Further information regarding the interview process can be found at

Interview and Selection

First Stage: All applicants that are successful with their application will be invited to complete a set of short professional scenarios involving reading, writing and numerical tasks. These will provide us with an audit of your existing strengths as well as indicate any areas where you need to develop your knowledge and understanding during your course. If you are offered a place following interview, you will be required to demonstrate your professional readiness through successful completion of all of the tasks as one of your conditions of acceptance before the course starts. This may mean that you are asked to attend support sessions in English and mathematics during your course to enable you to demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency by the completion of your course.

Any work to address shortfalls in English and mathematics must be undertaken by the trainee teacher in addition to other aspects of their training. It is the trainee’s responsibility to secure these fundamental skills before being recommended for Qualified Teacher Status.

Second Stage: You will undertake either an observed group task or a subject-specific activity (if you are applying for secondary teacher training).

Third Stage: You will engage in individual face to face interview

We will be assessing your ability to be able to meet the Teachers’ Standards by the completion of your course. Those successful in the audits and at interview will be subsequently required to meet enhanced DBS checks, fitness to teach and medical check and prohibition order check requirements. You will be expected to complete these forms once you have been successful and have a Conditional Offer.

If you have accepted a Conditional Offer made by the University of Wolverhampton you will receive correspondence asking you to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The charge for this will be a DBS fee of £40.00 and a £6.00 ID check service fee. You will also need an Occupational Health Check and a prohibition check prior to starting the course.

Please note that:

Application forms should be able to demonstrate not only your depth of knowledge of the role of a Primary teacher but also your enthusiasm and commitment to a career in teaching.

We will not accept applicants onto our professional courses who have been unsuccessful on professional courses at other institutions of higher education.

Once you have a Conditional Offer, you will need to complete a current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, a medical declaration clearance and a prohibition check prior to starting the course.

We wish you every success with your application.

INDIA TEACHING EXPERIENCE TRIP 2017

Christopher Evison, PGCE Primary Education Student

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"The trip to India and Dubai organised for the Primary Education students of the University of Wolverhampton was something that I will remember forever