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Study Details: PGCE 1 year full-time
The programme is designed to meet the needs of trainee teachers throughout the 11-16 age range. In
Teachers who are reflective practitioners and who will be:
A distinctive feature of the course is Subject Enrichment Week, which falls in the block between the two school placements. This has been designed to consolidate and extend particular aspects of subject knowledge.
For example this year trainees have been given the opportunity to work and live in a Sikh Community in London, be part of an outdoor education experience at the Conway Centre, deliver workshops at the Science Discovery Centre, deliver MathaMagic workshops for Primary pupils, and be part of a cross-cultural and educational experience based in Venice.
This dimension of the Chester PGCE course has been designed to inspire trainees on personal and subject related levels and then encourage them to translate this into classroom practice.
Applicants will normally:
Apply online at: www.ucas.com/ucas-teacher-training.
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• Successful completion of the PGCE allows the university to recommend you for the award of QTS.
• As this is a vocational programme, the vast majority of our newly qualified teachers enter directly into the teaching profession.
The subjects available are:
Art & Design, Computer Science, Design Technology,
Please scroll down for further details on each subject.
The Qualification
A one-year, full-time programme, that leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Secondary) from the University of Chester. Successful completion also results in the completion of three M level modules which may be used towards a Master’s Degree.
The Programme
The programme is intended to produce reflective practitioners who teach the 11-18 age range. They will be:
– enthusiastic and confident in the classroom
– pedagogically skilful and adaptable
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– able to see their subject in the context of the whole curriculum
– competent in a number of areas that cross secondary school curriculum boundaries
– able to work as part of a team
During the
Assessment on the programme takes many forms. Whilst on placement progress is measured against the Teacher Standards and through monitoring of performance in lessons, trainee explanations and professional files. At University M level work is assessed through more formal written assignments.
Distinctive Feature of the Course
A distinctive feature of the course is Subject Enrichment Week, which falls in the block between the two school placements. This has been designed to consolidate and extend particular aspects of subject knowledge.
For Art and Design
School Experience
Students will be expected to complete their training in two schools, which are allocated from the University’s secondary school partnership. During these two placements, trainees will be closely monitored by a mentor at the school who will support their progress in relation to the Teacher Standards. Further guidance will be provided by tutors who will frame the school experience with specific sessions at the University.
Partner schools are
Deadline for Applications
There is no early closing date for PGCE Secondary
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The Government, early in 2012, recognised this fact and dramatically changed the school curriculum so that ICT was replaced by a Computer Science curriculum. This shift presents a challenge to schools and their staff which this programme seeks to address.
Based upon the curriculum developed in 2012 by Microsoft, Google and The British Computer Society the trainees will engage with the current suggested curriculum, and investigate how to develop lesson content which will fire the minds of pupils and help them appreciate the potential of Computer Science for their future careers.
The Qualification
One-year, full-time programme, which leads to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Secondary) of the University of Chester.
The Programme
The programme is intended to produce Design Technology teachers who are reflective practitioners who will teach in the 11-18 age range and who will be:
– enthusiastic and confident in the classroom
– pedagogically skilful and adaptable
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– aware of how children learn skills in Design Technology and apply their skills in a broad range of projects
– able to see their subject in the context of the whole curriculum
– competent in a number of areas that cross secondary school curriculum boundaries
– able to work as part of a team
Assessment on the programme takes many forms, including lesson observation feedback, development of subject knowledge, assignments and the submission of teaching and professional files.
PGCE students enjoy a variety of educational experiences, including a subject enrichment week. This will include working with Primary and Secondary pupils, looking at the development and practice of Design Technology in outstanding Secondary Technology departments, Design Technology practice in the Primary school and the role of designers in the classroom.
Successful completion of the course results in obtaining 3 level M modules which may be used as part of a Master’s Degree.
All candidates wishing to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) will be required to pass skills tests in numeracy and literacy before you can start the course.
Distinctive Feature of the course
A distinctive feature of the course is the subject enrichment week, which falls in the block between the two school placements. This has been designed to consolidate and extend particular aspects of subject knowledge.
For Design Technology, this will enable trainees to develop and extend their personal subject knowledge through engagement across key stages.
School Experience
Trainees will have two blocks of school experience in different schools selected from the partnership, where they will demonstrate standards for the award of QTS. During this time in school, trainees will teach a reduced timetable, but responsibility will be that of a practising teacher. They will have a subject mentor at the school who will work closely with them on a day to day basis, and a college tutor will make regular visits to monitor progress.
Partner schools are largely, though not all, located in Cheshire, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington, Merseyside, Shropshire, Flintshire and Denbighshire.
This year the cohort will be involved in an Enrichment Week in Barcelona, providing opportunities for associate teachers and tutors to learn with and from each other and work with Spanish educators and pupils.
The Subject Enrichment Week is always based in a European city and to date has included Amsterdam, Venice, and Prague. Associates are given the opportunity to work with teachers, performers and academics from schools, theatres and university, as appropriate, during the course of the week. Associates are also encouraged to consider the historical and cultural context of the theatre and educational drama practice they engage with in comparison to that of the UK.
A journal of thoughts and experiences is also developed during this time. On their return to the UK, trainees devise group or individual projects which form the basis for schemes of work and practical workshops which are delivered to partnership schools.
"What a rollercoaster ride this year has been, exciting in its twists and turns, ups and downs, and definitely the best year of my life!" (Reflective statement from Drama trainee)
The Qualification
One-year, full-time programme, which leads to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Secondary) of the University of Chester.
The Programme
The programme is intended to produce secondary English teachers who are reflective practitioners, who have a love of the subject and who will be:
Assessment on the programme takes many forms, including lesson observation feedback, development of subject knowledge, assignments and the submission of teaching and professional files.
PGCE students enjoy a variety of educational experiences, including a subject enrichment week, designed to consolidate and extend English related skills and knowledge in a range of creative, innovative forms.
Successful completion of the course results in obtaining 3 M level modules which may contribute towards a Master’s Degree.
All candidates wishing to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) will be required to pass skills tests in numeracy and literacy before embarking on the course.
Distinctive Feature of the Course
School Experience
Associate Teachers (as students are referred to it when in school) will have two blocks of school experience in different schools selected from the partnership, where they will demonstrate standards for the award of QTS. During this time in school, Associate Teachers will teach a reduced timetable, but responsibility will be that of a practising teacher. They will have a subject mentor at the school who will work closely with them on a day to day basis, and a university tutor will make regular visits to monitor progress.
Partner schools are largely, though not all, located in Cheshire, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington, Merseyside, Shropshire, Flintshire and Denbighshire.
The programme is designed to support, stimulate and develop the emerging secondary geography teacher. The main areas of focus will assist in the development of reflective, professional, practioners eager to engage, contribute and lead in school based learning for children and young adults. They will demonstrate:
Assessment is on-going, with interim feedback on teaching being regularly provided during the programme. Assignments are designed to enhance and support the pedagogic development of the Associate Teacher. The purpose of the assessment process is to identify specific strengths and diagnose areas for improvement, securing the development of a high calibre geography teacher.
The Qualification
One-year, full-time programme, which leads to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Secondary) of the University of Chester.
If you have a 2.1 degree or higher, either single or joint honours in history or allied subject, with a passion to share your love of the subject with young people then this programme is for you.
The Programme
The programme is intended to produce secondary history teachers who are reflective practitioners and who will be:
– enthusiastic and confident in the classroom
– pedagogically skilful and adaptable
– specialists in the teaching of history
– aware of how children learn history
– able to see their subject in the context of the whole curriculum
– competent in a number of areas that cross secondary school curriculum boundaries and see History in the wider context, contributing to pupils’ personal, social, moral, spiritual and cultural development
– able to work as part of a team
Assessment on the programme takes many forms, including lesson observation feedback, development of subject knowledge, assignments and the submission of teaching and professional files.
PGCE students enjoy a variety of educational experiences, including a subject enrichment week working with Primary and Secondary pupils, supporting you in the ability to employ a wide range of imaginative and appropriate teaching styles across the 11-18 age range, allowing for a variety of learning styles and experiences.
Successful completion of the course results in obtaining 3 level M modules which may be used as part of a Master’s Degree.
All candidates wishing to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) will be required to pass skills tests in numeracy and literacy before you can start the course.
Distinctive Feature of the Course
School Experience
Trainees will have two blocks of school experience in different schools selected from the partnership, where they will demonstrate standards for the award of QTS. During this time in school, trainees will teach a reduced timetable, but responsibility will be that of a practising teacher. They will have a subject mentor at the school who will work closely with them on a day to day basis, and a college tutor will make regular visits to monitor progress.
Partner schools are largely, though not all, located in Cheshire, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington, Merseyside, Shropshire, Flintshire and Denbighshire.
Deadline for Applications
There is no early closing date for PGCE Secondary applications, though it may be pertinent to explain that the History programme is heavily oversubscribed and the course is usually full by the end of December.
Maths PGCE trainees enjoy a variety of educational experiences, including a subject enrichment week ‘Mathamagic’ working with Primary and Secondary pupils, looking at physical, practical, engaging and collaborative mathematics activities and competitions.
Applicants may apply for the Mathematics Enhancement Course to study prior to the PGCE in order to gain a deeper understanding of mathematics.
Quote from Maths Reflective Assignment: "I learned so much, worked so hard and actually changed so much as a person, and I’ve got a job as well, what more could I ask?"
A distinctive feature of the course is Subject Enrichment Week, which falls in the block between the two school placements. The purpose of this week is to consolidate and extend particular aspects of subject knowledge. Modern Foreign Languages trainees pursue individually directed work in their chosen countries. Many choose to visit schools abroad to look at how languages are taught. It offers a welcome opportunity to brush up on second language proficiency and collect resources for use in the classroom.
The Qualification
A one-year, full-time programme, that leads to a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Secondary) from the University of Chester. Successful completion also results in the completion of three M level modules which may be used towards a Master’sDegree.
The Programme
The programme is intended to produce reflective practitioners who teach the 11-18 age range. They will be:
– enthusiastic and confident in the classroom
– pedagogically skilful and adaptable
– specialists in the teaching of Physical Education
– able to see their subject in the context of the whole curriculum
– competent in a number of areas that cross secondary school curriculum boundaries
– able to work as part of a team
Assessment on the programme takes many forms. Whilst on placement progress is measured against the Teacher Standards and through monitoring of performance in lessons, trainee explanations and professional files. At University M level work is assessed through more formal written assignments.
Distinctive Feature of the Course
A distinctive feature of the course is Subject Enrichment Week, which falls in the block between the two school placements. This has been designed to consolidate and extend particular aspects of subject knowledge.
For Physical Education, this has enabled trainees to engage in outdoor activities at the Conway Centre, Anglesey.
School Experience
Students will be expected to complete their training in two schools, which are allocated from the University’s secondary school partnership. During these two placements, trainees will be closely monitored by a mentor at the school who will support their progress in relation to the Teacher Standards. Further guidance will be provided by tutors who will frame the school experience with specific sessions at the University.
Partner schools are largely, though not all, located in Cheshire, Wirral, Runcorn, Warrington, Merseyside, Shropshire, Flintshire and Denbighshire.
Deadline for Applications
There is no early closing date for PGCE Secondary applications, though it may be pertinent to explain that the PE programme is oversubscribed and the course is usually full by the end of December.
The RE course has a strong emphasis on cultural awareness and trainees work closely with other trainees at a number of points in the year to enhance this awareness. The University has strong links with the local Development Education Centre. RE students also visit Southall in West London, where they meet with various Sikh communities. They also gain experience in schools within the area. This enriches their practice and subject knowledge, developing knowledge and understanding for their future careers.
The University of Chester offers PGCE Secondary Science enhanced with Biology, Chemistry or Physics leading to a Post Graduate Certificate in Education for the age range 11-16 with 6th form enhancement. This will enable you to teach science focusing on your specialism in a secondary school across the country. The course will develop your subject knowledge, practical skills and pedagogy in all aspects of science at KS3 whilst also developing your expertise in your preferred discipline of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at KS4 and 5 depending on your degree and experience.
During enrichment Week the Science programme links with the City Learning Centre to produce a Science fair which enhances trainee knowledge of the cross phase between KS2 and 3, as well as their subject knowledge and pedagogy. There are also numerous opportunities for the trainees to experience a variety of out of the classroom activities for KS3, 4 and 5 in a range of locations including The Wirral Science Discovery Centre.
Applicants need a good honours degree with a significant proportion of Physics is ideal. There are a wide range of degrees which would give a suitable level of subject knowledge. However, enthusiastic scientists with a reasonable knowledge of Physics can follow a booster/enhancement course prior to starting the PGCE. These last from 10 days to 6mths but applications need a recommendation from a PGCE tutor. The University of Chester offers 10 and 20 day booster courses.
Science enhanced with Chemistry.
Again a good honours degree with a significant proportion of Chemistry is ideal. We will consider the eligibility of a range of degrees. However, enthusiastic scientists with a reasonable knowledge of Chemistry can follow a booster/enhancement course prior to starting the PGCE. These last from 10 days to 6mths but applications need a recommendation from a PGCE tutor. The University of Chester offers 10 and 20 day booster courses.
Science enhanced with Biology.
For this you need a good honours degree with a significant proportion of biology plus the ability to demonstrate an enthusiasm for science and science education. Again a there is a wide selection of degrees which will be considered.
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