The Further Education and Training Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
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Entry requirements/criteria:
Students enrolling on this course will normally hold a degree or professional qualification within the subject area they are teaching, plus English and Maths GCSE at 4/C or above or equivalent if teaching a vocational course. Students should be vocationally qualified to a minimum of one level above that of the course they are teaching on.
Students also need to be able to undertake 100 hours of teaching over the two years of the course – this can be paid or voluntary hours. Students also need someone to act as their mentor where they undertake their teaching hours.
All students are interviewed for a place on the course. At the interview, you'll need to demonstrate your ability to benefit from the course and to meet the teaching requirements for the course.
The entry requirements listed here are our typical offer for this course. If you wish to begin studying with us, this should be used a general guide.
Course Delivery:
This course, which runs across two academic years, comprises six modules of 20 CATS (Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme) points and the final award provides 120 points at either professional or postgraduate level.
Course content is kept up to date with changes in local and national initiatives and legislation, so you will be confident that your working knowledge is based on current theory and practice.
Modules Studied:
Year 1 -
An Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training
Contemporary Issues in Education and Training
Teaching Practice in Education and Training
Year 2 -
Applied Learning Theory and Inclusive Practice
Wider Professional Practice in Education and Training
Practitioner Enquiry
You will be given access to a wide range of learning and teaching strategies. Modules may include seminars, lectures, group discussions and projects, with many utilising individual and peer presentation format. Given that teaching delivery is an essential part of the learning, maximum use is made of student experience and expertise gained in the classroom, including student-led sessions aimed at sharing examples of good practice with colleagues.
Methods of assessment of the programme: Assessments for each module are based on observations of teaching practice, individual reflections, entries in a Professional Development Journal, and academic essays/assignments. Students are required to undertake eight teaching observations. These provide the opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and understanding to improve subject specialist teaching and to receive practical advice.
Preparing for your teaching career:
You will graduate from this course equipped with the skills and knowledge to become a confident and competent teacher in the further education sector. You will consider the learning and teaching strategies that are relevant to your specialist subject and develop leadership and management skills.
“I would highly recommend teacher training at Bexhill College because it’s a vibrant, encouraging and supportive working environment” - Harriet, Teacher of Drama
Qualification:
If you already hold a degree, it is anticipated that you will graduate with a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and there may also be an opportunity to gain masters-level credits.
Applicants without a first degree will graduate with a Certificate in Education.
As well as gaining a PGCE, for those interested teaching in a secondary or sixth form setting can also apply for Qualified Teaching and Learning Skill status (QTLS) through the Society for Education and Training once you have successfully completed the course and are in full-time employment. QTLS is recognised in law as having parity with QTS for teaching in schools as a qualified teacher.
Programme accreditation: The University of Brighton
Interested in finding out more?
Email Louise Davison to arrange an informal chat online or by phone louisedavison@bexhillcollege.ac.uk
Course Type:
Employment
Duration: 2 years
Fee:
£3,200.00 per year - 2023 price, if not eligible for funding (2024 price to be confirmed)
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£0.00
Time: 14:15pm - 17:15pm
Start Date: Tuesday 10th September 2024