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PGCE Primary

PGCE Primary. Beth Gompertz – ITE Primary Programme Leader, Primary & Early Years PGCE. Develop a critical understanding of educational issues relevant to primary schools Develop critical reflection on practice and continuing professional development

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PGCE Primary

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  1. PGCE Primary Beth Gompertz – ITE Primary Programme Leader, Primary & Early Years PGCE

  2. Develop a critical understanding of educational issues relevant to primary schools Develop critical reflection on practice and continuing professional development Meet requirements for Initial Teacher Training (DfES, 2007) and support students in achieving QTS standards in Professional attributes Professional knowledge and understanding Professional Skills PGCE Programme Aims

  3. Dual Outcomes • Postgraduate Certificate in Education - with 60 credits at level 7 • Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - with up to 30 credits at level 7 • In each case a strong start to a teaching career

  4. Primary Pathways • PGCE Primary • focusing on 5 - 11 age range • Key stage 1 and 2 • PGCE Primary (Early Years) • focusing on 3 – 7 age range • Foundation and KS1

  5. PGCE Programme Structure

  6. Professional Tutors Class Teachers Associate Tutors Link Tutors Subject Tutors Study Skills Support Student Support

  7. Good Academic Record (2.1 minimum) GCSE grade C or equivalent – Maths, English and Science Capability to meet Standards for QTS including subject knowledge Fitness to teach and CRB cleared Read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written Standard English PLUS – we do not consider anyone who has not had significant experience in school Minimum Requirements

  8. Apply through GTTR (Sept – Dec) http://www.gttr.ac.uk/ Invited to interview (Nov – Jan) Introductory talk Group discussion task Paired interviews Result of interview (2 weeks) Confirm Place (by Easter) Application Process

  9. Attendance and completion of study elements Module Assessments Professional Studies Core Curriculum Non-Core Curriculum Audits English, Mathematics and Science School Experience supported by PDP BEES1 and BEES2 QTS skills tests Assessment

  10. PGCE Secondary Matt Wharf – PEC Programme Leader and Lecturer in Secondary Science Education

  11. Secondary Subjects

  12. Course Structure Phase 1: Enrolment and introduction to course tutors and fellow students (September) Phase 2: Introduction September – November: Mondays: Professional Studies Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Pathway/Subject groups Thursdays and Fridays: Placement school November – December: 5 weeks Practical Teaching 1 Aspects of subject knowledge, themes and processes, are integrated throughout the week

  13. Course structure Phase 3: Development January - February Five weeks in faculty and placement schools as in phase 2 Phase 4: Qualification February - May Practical Teaching 2 – Thirteen weeks block practice in second placement school Phase 5: Enhancement and reflection Three weeks block practice in second placement school, followed by 2 days faculty review

  14. Assessment • Professional Development Profile (PDP) • Subject Knowledge Profile (SKP) • Practical Teaching 1 and 2 programmes • Continuous self-set review, targets and action • Career Entry Development Profile (CEDP) • Trainees are assessed against the TDA Professional standards for teaching at KS3 and KS4 • The Leavers Report refers to the 11-18 curriculum (at least one placement will be in an 11-18 school) • QTS tests in Numeracy, Literacy and ICT

  15. Postgraduate Certificate in Education (inc. DTTLS) Certificate in Education (inc. DTTLS) Mark Glasson – Acting Associate Head of School of Secondary & Further Education Studies

  16. Where will this award allow me to teach? Post Compulsory Sector Lifelong Learning Sector Further Education Offender Learning Adult and Community Learning Work Based Learning

  17. What can I teach?

  18. What is it like teaching in FE? Relaxed learning environment Busy and dynamic workplace Rewarding work Good behaviour but complaints Professional status Engagement with subject

  19. Course Structure One year full time Lectures 2 days per week Placement 2/3 days per week Teaching at placement 8 hours per week Preparation, marking and meetings in placement Shadowing mentor in placement to start

  20. Preliminary Researchu know you want to teach? • Visits to schools • www.GTTR.ac.uk Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) • www.gtce.org.uk/ General Teaching Council for England (GTCE) • www.tda.gov.uk/ Training and Development Agency (TDA) • Student Associate Scheme (SAS)

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