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PGCE Education And Training Postgraduate Certificate In Education

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    PGCE Full Time: within 1 year.

Course Description

This course specifically trains teachers wanting to teach in education and training sector educational settings, such as further education colleges, and adult and community settings.

This course has been developed to embed The Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training, and it combines academic study with substantial placement experience and observation of practice. The one year full-time programme comprises four modules across three key strands (professional skills, research and theory). These are delivered across the year to allow understanding, skills and practical application to take place over time. The course structure will develop your knowledge and skills and enable you to fully meet the professional standards of the sector.

Entry Requirements

GCSE (or standard equivalent) in English grade C (4) or above. First degree (minimum of a 2:2). In exceptional cases prospective students who do not meet this criterion but are able to demonstrate suitable significant experience and/or further study may be considered for the programme. A teaching practice placement of at least 100 hours in an appropriate context (this must be arranged by you and evidenced through a teaching practice agreement signed by the placement provider).Satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Successful completion of a formal interview that demonstrates; intellectual and academic suitability for the course;  possession of the appropriate attitudes and values expected of a teacher working in the education and training sector; the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in standard English For general information please see our overview of entry requirements

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Student Destinations

Appropriate careers are in the full teaching role in learning and skills sector educational contexts. Graduates go on to work in a variety of professions including further education colleges and training organisations. Some students gain employment in secondary schools or higher education. Other students have taken the opportunity to further their studies on relevant continuing professional development or postgraduate study at Teesside.

Module Details

Core modules

Developing Learning and Teaching

Enhancing Learning and Teaching

Evidence Informed Learning and Teaching

Thinking in Learning and Teaching

Modules offered may vary.

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