Prof GradCert Ed Post Compulsory Education

Module: 6PC008

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to examine the wider social, political, economic and cultural context of the Post Compulsory Education sector. It will critically review the impact of current government policy upon the sector through an evaluation of current post compulsory educational policies. It will enable learners to explore how contemporary political thinking and planning directly influences their professional practice. Learners will have an opportunity to undertake an investigation into a contemporary educational initiative within the context of their own subject specialism.

Module: 5PC009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

Module: 5PC005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to provide in-service teachers in the PCE sector with the opportunity to develop and broaden their pedagogic skills and knowledge in relation to all aspects of the teaching and learning experience within their own subject area and/or context. The module is underpinned by the notion of critical reflection, as such its central aim is to facilitate the development of participants as reflective practitioners who are capable of critically reviewing their own and others& rsquo; practice, with the ultimate objective of empowering them with the necessary analytical and reflective skills to be able to continue to strive to be the very best teachers that they can be. This module is mapped to the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Professional Standards for initial teacher education programmes.

Module: 6PC007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to provide in-service teachers in the PCE sector with the opportunity to develop and broaden their pedagogic skills and knowledge in relation to all aspects of the teaching and learning experience within their own subject area and/or context. The module is underpinned by the notion of critical reflection, as such its central aim is to facilitate the development of participants as reflective practitioners who are capable of critically reviewing their own and others’ practice, with the ultimate objective of empowering them with the necessary analytical and reflective skills to be able to continue to strive to be the very best teachers that they can be. This module is mapped to the LLUK standards for initial teacher education programmes. The LLUK references for the outcomes of this module are as follows: A2, A3, A5, A7, B1-6, C, D1-6

Module: 6PC011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

On this module students will audit, explore and evaluate how technology and wider e/blended learning are currently used within their specific subject area. The module will encourage the critical examination of policy and practice developments in the use of technology to support and enhance learning. Wider debates such as the concept of interactivity, the potential implications for e-pedagogy and policy in relation to theory and the role of the teacher and the learners in a networked world will be explored.

Module: 5PC011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module gives you the opportunity to reflect on how to develop an effective scheme of work to support successful teaching and learning in your subject area. You are also required to identify a challenging pedagogic issue within your subject field and explore how it can be addressed through this planning activity. You will provide an overview of the issues around pedagogy in your subject specialism drawing on a range of resources including discussions with colleagues engaged in the subject specific area, observations of subject delivery and subject specific resource banks and websites.

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full-time £ per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time £3050 per year# 2020-21 Home Full-time £ per year 2021-22 International Full-time £ per year 2020-21 International Full-time £ per year 2021-22

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# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

You will be an in-service teacher employed within the Lifelong Learning Sector and able to provide evidence of at least 150 hours of teaching practice experience over the duration of their award.

You should hold a Degree in the subject area in which you are teaching.

Where applicants hold a degree (required for PG H) or a level 3 (required for Cert Ed) that does not demonstrate a subject-specific link to their teaching (with the exception of Maths, English and/ or ESOL teachers*) then in addition, applicants will need to provide a reference from one (or more) employer, and evidence of recent (within the last three years) relevant vocational/curriculum experience at Level 3 or equivalent or higher (if PG H) in support of the application. Experience will be considered in specialisms where no Level 3 qualification exists. All applicants are reminded of the need to upskill in each of their subject/ vocational areas.

You will be required to demonstrate achievement at NQF level 2 in English and preferably Mathematics. If you have not achieved NQF Level 2 in Mathematics, you need to work towards an NQF Level 2 whilst on the programme.

Applicants who hold a Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to university procedures.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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