PGCE PrimaryBeth Gompertz – ITE Primary Programme Leader, Primary & Early Years PGCE

PGCE Programme Aims• 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

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

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

PGCE Programme StructureInduction

Faculty basedAutumn school experience

Faculty basedChristmas

BEES1Faculty based

EasterBEES2

Looking ahead

Student Support• Professional Tutors• Class Teachers• Associate Tutors • Link Tutors• Subject Tutors• Study Skills Support

Minimum Requirements• 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

Application Process• 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)

Assessment• 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

PGCE SecondaryMatt Wharf – PEC Programme Leader and Lecturer in Secondary Science Education

Secondary Subjects

Art and Design Drama

English Geography

Mathematics Music

Science with:

Biology Chemistry Physics

Course Structure Phase 1: Enrolment and introduction to course tutors and fellow students (September)Phase 2: IntroductionSeptember – November:Mondays: Professional StudiesTuesdays and Wednesdays: Pathway/Subject groupsThursdays and Fridays: Placement schoolNovember – December:5 weeks Practical Teaching 1Aspects of subject knowledge, themes and processes, are integrated throughout the week

Course structurePhase 3: DevelopmentJanuary - FebruaryFive weeks in faculty and placement schools as in phase 2Phase 4: QualificationFebruary - MayPractical Teaching 2 – Thirteen weeks block practice in second placement schoolPhase 5: Enhancement and reflectionThree weeks block practice in second placement school, followed by 2 days faculty review

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

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

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

What can I teach?

Flexibility

Vocation

Key SkillsSubject

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

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

University Modules

Teaching practice

Teaching observations

Academic writing

Presentations

AttendanceTutorials

Mentor meetings

LLUK standards

University outcomes and

criteria

Individual Development

Plan

Minimum core

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)