Primary with Maths (PGCE)
Southampton, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 24,199 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EU and international student | UK students: GBP 9,250
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Introduction
Inspire the next generation by becoming a qualified teacher for 5 to 11-year-olds. You'll develop into a confident teacher who can improve the progress and outcomes of the children you teach. Our PGCE Primary courses also give you the opportunity to gain credits towards a master’s degree. This will strengthen your career prospects and progression even further.
Our PGCE Primary programme gives you a strong overview of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2 and non-National Curriculum subjects such as religious education.
Through this course you’ll:
- Learn About the National Curriculum, Current Policy, and Safeguarding
- Develop Skills for Planning, Teaching, Assessing, and Managing a Classroom
- Conduct Research Such as a Small-scale Classroom Investigation
- Have the Chance to Work in Kenya for Two Weeks, if the Covid-19 Pandemic Allows
- Explore Positive Attitudes to Health and Well-being of Children and Teachers
You’ll have 2 different school placements within Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire or the Isle of Wight. You’ll be placed as close as possible to home, but allow for up to 1 hour for travel (self-funded). The rest of the time you’ll be in University, other settings, and independently studying.
Admissions
Curriculum
This is a full-time course. You’ll study from September to June, with breaks at Christmas and Easter.
You'll divide your time between the University, 2 main placement schools and visits to other schools.
The course consists of 4 compulsory modules. We assess 3 of them at the master’s level, and 1 at the undergraduate level. You’ll need to pass the 3 master’s-level modules to gain your PGCE award.
Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn in this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You must study the following modules :
Assignment 1
The outcomes of this module will comprise: - A literature review which presents and synthesises the available knowledge within the selected area under investigation. This module is compulsory as it enables students to develop their teaching within their...
Assignment 2
The outcomes of this module will comprise a) a written summary including research findings, a discussion in relation to literature and a conclusion with implications for classroom practice b) an 'intervention' which outlines how the student will place...
Assignment 3
Students elect to follow a particular issue from a suite of options presented on an annual basis by staff in Education. The outcome of the module is for the student to make an oral presentation on their investigations using technology where appropriate.
Assignment 4
This module consists of a Portfolio of Evidence from Teaching across all Placement Schools/Colleges. It is assessed against the Teachers’ Standards and is used to evidence that QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) has been met by the Trainee Teacher.
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Career Opportunities
Successfully completing this PGCE Primary qualification will give you Qualified Teacher Status as well as your PGCE award. This means you'll be able to work as a teacher in state-maintained and special schools in England and Wales.
We have high employment rates from our PGCE courses, with many trainees going on to work in our partnership schools. Successful completion of the maths specialism route will also put you in a strong position, both when applying for jobs and career development.
If you choose to continue your studies, the credits you build up from your master’s-level modules can be put towards a future master’s degree qualification.
Program delivery
Learning activities for this course include:
- Workshops and Seminars
- Tutorials
- Group Activities
- Directed Study
- Focused Observation and Reflective Activities in School
- Independent Study and Research
- Conference Days
- Guest Speakers
Assessment
We'll assess you on your:
- Progress Towards Meeting the Standards for Qts
- Professionalism, Knowledge and Understanding, and Practical Teaching in Schools
- Successful Submission of All University Assignments and Coursework