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Bath Spa university INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATION PROSPECTUS 2011
Bath Spa
University
initial teacher
education
Prospectus
bathspa.ac.uk
05/10/2010 15:52
Newton Park Campus Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN Telephone 01225 875875 Facsimile 01225 875444 Sion Hill Campus Lansdown, Bath, BA1 5SF Telephone 01225 875875 Facsimile 01225 875666 Culverhay Campus Rush Hill, Bath, BA2 2QL Telephone: 01225 875875 www.bathspa.ac.uk enquiries@bathspa.ac.uk Cover: Pupils from St Gregory’s Catholic College, Bath
Introduction
introduction
contents
PGCE Events Open Days
Welcome to Bath Spa University 2 The University regularly holds You can also find out about the PGCE
Initial Teacher Education 4 Initial Teacher Education events programmes at our main Open Days.
Bath – A World Heritage City 8 for those wanting to find out more You will have an opportunity to have a
Going for green 10 about becoming a teacher and the look around the Newton Park campus
Student services 12 full range of PGCE programmes and sit in on general talks for Primary
Helping your learning 14 on offer. Our events give you an and Early Years and Secondary PGCE
Students’ Union 15 opportunity to discover what’s programmes.
Entry requirements involved, the qualifications you
and applications 16 need, the prospects you have and Saturday 16th October 2010
Money matters 18 the financial support you will get. Saturday 23rd October 2010
Drop-In Events Please visit the website to
Programmes The PGCE open evenings and book a place at either of these
Primary and Early Years 20 mornings provide an informal way open days - www.bathspa.ac.uk/
Art and Design Secondary 24 to find out more about becoming prospectus/open
Design and Technology a teacher. There is no need to book
Secondary 26 a place for these events, they are
English Secondary 28 open to all and you will find us
ICT Secondary 30 ready with all the answers.
Mathematics Secondary 32
Modern Languages Secondary 34 Full details of the 2011 PGCE drop
Music Secondary 36 -in events can be found on our
PE Secondary 38 website – www.bathspa.ac.uk/
RE Secondary 40 prospectus/open
Science Secondary 42
Enhancement Courses 44
Early Years Professional Status 48
Professional Master’s
Programme 50
Lifelong Learning -
Initial Teacher Training 54
How to find us 55
Index 56
Governors and Senior staff 57
1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Bath
Spa University
From the Vice-Chancellor
Your choice of university for Initial Teacher Education is
an important one – one that will significantly affect your
future. Bath Spa University is one of the first ‘teaching
led’ universities. This means that we place the highest
possible emphasis on teaching quality across our
courses.
The academic environment is supportive and friendly;
students’ academic and welfare needs are addressed
with professionalism and care. We are forward-looking
and progressive, and our sound financial position –
along with our popularity with students – allows us
to develop and expand with confidence.
We pride ourselves on our innovative approaches to
Initial Teacher Education and this is evident throughout
our PGCE programmes – our Primary and Early Years
PGCE has the highest possible Ofsted rating for quality.
The combination of theoretical and practical study in
University and in schools or other educational settings
will enable you to develop as a reflective and critical
practitioner. You will become creative and inspiring
teachers as a direct result of feeling confident and
skilled in the subjects you are teaching.
Our aim is to offer prospective teachers a university
experience that is distinctive, challenging and fulfilling.
I hope that what we offer matches your needs and
ambitions.
Professor Frank Morgan
Vice-Chancellor
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INTRODUCTION
3
INTRODUCTION
Initial Teacher
education
At Bath Spa
B
ath Spa University has - Effective learning takes place
a long tradition of Initial when knowledge is shared and
Teacher Education (ITE) contested with a wide range of
dating back 60 years. Newton learning partners
Park was officially opened as - Professional discourse is
Bath Teacher Training College in robust and challenging
1950 and the University is now the - Research is used to investigate
largest provider of ITE in the area. and challenge current practice
and shape new ideas
Each year we recruit a diverse group - Thinking skills are applied
of around 500 prospective teachers creatively and with purpose.
to a wide range of programmes in
Initial Teacher Education, leading to You will be expected to challenge
the award of either the Postgraduate your own thinking about the sort of
or Professional Graduate Certificate teacher you are becoming, and how
in Education, both with Qualified you will teach.
Teacher Status (QTS).
ITE programme
Master’s credits The ITE programme prepares new
All candidates are registered for the teachers to work in the 21st Century
Postgraduate Certificate in Education. education system, and draws upon
This qualification carries 60 credits, research, best practice and the use
of which 45 are at Master’s Level. of new technologies to inform its
Some candidates elect to follow the curriculum. We offer programmes in:
Professional Graduate Certificate in
Education. This qualification carries - Primary and Early Years
60 credits, of which up to 30 can be (3–7 age phase)
at Master’s level. - Primary and Early Years
(5-11 age phase)
Philosophy - Secondary (11–16 age phase).
The ITE programme is underpinned Subjects include art and design,
by four key principles. We believe design and technology, English,
that these are central to the information and communications
process of becoming an effective technology (ICT), mathematics,
teacher. modern languages, music, physical
education, religious education and
science.
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INTRODUCTION
the Bath Spa
Teacher
At the end of the programme
all Bath Spa Teachers will:
01
understand education and its
purposes within the context
of the community
02
hold a set of core values
and beliefs
03
be passionate about
education
04 be highly skilled
05
be able to shape their own
professional development
06
possess expert
knowledge
07 raise pupil achievement
work with colleagues to
08
be committed to promoting
pupil wellbeing and behaviour
09
be creative and
innovative
5
introduction 6
introduction
ITE curriculum
The ITE curriculum is organised
around five key themes:
- Professionalism
- Educational philosophy,
policy and purpose
- Pedagogy and practical skills
- Knowledge transformation
and learning
- Equality and diversity.
Learning partners
All of our programmes are planned
and implemented in close collaboration
with a range of learning partners.
These include children and young
people, teachers, other education
professionals and University tutors.
A high proportion of the year is spent and science. See page 45 for Staff who care
in school developing the technical further information. All of our staff are accessible,
expertise and craft knowledge supportive and passionate about their
required by teachers. School Turn your talent to teaching subjects. They are also enthusiastic
placements are varied so that many Teaching is an important and about developing creative and exciting
candidates will have experience of increasingly popular choice of approaches to teaching and learning.
teaching in different types of schools career for all kinds of people. Bath They undertake what we call
and settings. A range of enrichment Spa University actively welcomes ‘teaching-led research’. This means
and optional professional development applications from candidates from they are actively engaged in research
opportunities are also available across a wide variety of backgrounds. What and scholarship so that their
the year. matters most is that you have the professional and academic expertise
desire to become an effective teacher is current, and often cutting edge – but
Assessment and learner. Many candidates join the research is of direct benefit to you.
A personalised process of continuous us straight from university but an It is relevant and applied, and used to
assessment ensures that your increasing number of people are inform what, and how, you are taught.
learning is appropriate and effective. choosing to pursue teaching as a
Assessment takes account of both second career, bringing with them The Bath Spa University
your programme experience and the valuable knowledge and experience community
school or setting phase and includes from the workplace. When students are asked what
researching your developing practice Teaching is a career where you they like about Bath Spa University
through assignment tasks. We support can inspire children and young people they often say that it is “small and
you in developing a rigorous evidence- by bringing your own knowledge and friendly” and that they appreciate
based account of your educational creativity to your subject. It offers job the community feel. With around
journey. security and a structured career path, 6,000 students it’s small enough for
along with a starting salary of at least students to feel that they won’t
Subject Knowledge £20k and a good pension scheme. get lost in the crowd – but large
Enhancement Courses enough to provide excellent facilities
We run pre-ITE subject knowledge Accessible to all and social activities. There is an
enhancement courses, which are We have built our success atmosphere of mutual respect and
designed for graduates who are on accessibility and equality of tolerance among students and staff,
interested in teaching a secondary opportunity. The unique study and firmly embedded in a policy of
priority subject but who may not social environment we offer is a key equality and diversity.
necessarily have a degree in that factor in our distinctiveness – and in
subject. They vary in length depending our popularity. Our students come
on the subject and run prior to the from a range of backgrounds and
ITE programme. Subjects include cultures, from all parts of this country
design and technology, ICT, modern and from overseas, and with a variety
languages, mathematics, physics of academic credentials.
7
Introduction
Bath–A World
Heritage City
90 minutes
from London
W
hile Bath has the pubs to real ale pubs, and many and specialist shops as well as
unique distinction of of Bath’s ‘student’ pubs feature the full range of major department
being England’s only regularly in the Good Pub Guide. stores. Within one square mile there
World Heritage City, it is also an You will soon find out which nights are over 600 shops, so whether it’s
exciting and lively city with plenty are a ‘must’ for the many different the latest fashion or an unusual gift
for you to see and do on. Whether clubs and late night venues for you’re after, you’re sure to find it in
it’s high culture or fun culture dancing and live bands. Bath. If you are an antiques lover a
that you want, Bath offers it all! If you want to treat yourself visit to the famous ‘antiques quarter’
Beyond the major tourist to a meal out in Bath you will find at the top end of the city is not to be
attractions there is a hidden wealth something to suit you, whatever your missed.
of interesting and inexpensive shops, budget. Although small for such a
markets, cafes and restaurants. Bath major tourist city, Bath has a truly Theatre, comedy, film and dance
is easy to reach, whether you are cosmopolitan feel about it, and is The Theatre Royal is a major
based at the Sion Hill campus (within renowned for the range and quality touring venue which regularly
walking distance of the centre), of its restaurants, cafes and tea features famous actors and
the Newton Park campus or the shops. actresses. For smaller productions
Corsham Court Centre. you have the choice of three theatres,
Shopping including the The Rondo Theatre,
Pubs, clubs, and places to eat Bath has an excellent selection of and Ustinov Studio which is the
Bath has a lively night life. There is shops set in a beautiful and compact base for the Theatre Royal’s Youth
a huge selection of pubs from theme city centre, including independent Theatre. Should none of these
8Introduction
appeal, many original and talented
performers - from tightrope violinists
to ‘live’ statues - provide street
entertainment in the city centre.
Comedians and various comedy
acts are regularly showcased in
Bath and some go on to nationwide
stardom.
For the film buff, Bath boasts
a number of cinemas, including
the Little Theatre which shows
art-house and cult movies. You
can catch a fine selection of
premières at the annual Bath
Film Festival.
Music and culture
For classical music enthusiasts the
Bath International Music Festival
brings world class music to the city
for two weeks each May (as well as
literary, cultural and ‘fringe’ events).
The ‘Mozartfest’ is another annual
treat for music lovers. Various live
musical events are organised at Iford
Manor and Dyrham Park, both close
to Bath, from folk and classical, to
blues and jazz.
©Thermae Bath Spa
Sport and leisure
If you enjoy watching rugby, you’re
sure to want to watch Bath Rugby
Club play one of its home matches
at the ‘Rec’ by Pulteney Bridge. The Top: Pulteney Bridge / Above: The Thermae Bath Spa roof-top pool.
club is one of the great institutions
of the West Country, and in 1998 it offers a full range of spa treatments, and the beautiful coastline of Dorset
was the first British team to win the and features an open-air rooftop pool. and Devon are within easy reach for
European Championship. Bath City a day out.
Football Club - or perhaps a day Further afield
at Bath Races - are alternatives Bristol is only nine miles away;
for the sports enthusiast. Bath’s an easy bus or train journey. It’s a
racecourse is famous for being the large, bustling, maritime city with And don’t forget that central
highest in the country. Badminton a fascinating history and great London is only 90 minutes away
and Gatcombe, known for their facilities. Bristol is an excellent by train.
annual horse trials, are not far place to visit, and students from
from Bath. Bath Spa find it a very popular
There are also plenty of alternative to Bath for a night out.
opportunities to participate in your Bath is in an area steeped in history
favourite sport, both on campus and and tradition. Glastonbury, with its
in Bath itself. famous Tor and Abbey, is close -
The Thermae Bath Spa, which and, of course, is also the home
uses Bath’s natural thermal waters, of the UK’s biggest annual music
is now a major attraction for both festival. Cheddar Caves and Wookey
tourist and resident. The complex Hole are popular tourist attractions,
9introduction
Going for
green
U
niversities have an improvements for any UK
increasingly important role university.
in achieving environmental
sustainability and helping reduce EcoCampus
climate change – a responsibility Bath Spa is part of EcoCampus,
felt all the more keenly by students a national Environmental
and staff at Bath Spa in view of our Management System (EMS) and
exceptionally beautiful environment. award scheme designed specifically
for the higher education sector.
Our environmental policy commits The scheme is closely aligned to
the University to continuous ISO 14001, the international EMS
improvement in environmental standard, and aims to assist
performance across a range of institutions in moving towards
activities including waste management, environmental sustainability through
reduction and recycling, energy and good operational and management
carbon reduction, minimisation of practices. The scheme is broken down
emissions and discharges, developing into four phases (Bronze, Silver,
sustainable transport, construction Gold and Platinum) and Bath Spa
and refurbishment and sustainable was only the third university to gain
purchasing. It also includes best Gold accreditation in March 2010 in
practice in grounds management recognition of our recycling, energy
techniques. -saving and other environmental
Bath Spa is implementing energy policies.
-saving measures that will ensure its
carbon footprint is reduced by 10% Recycling
every year and an ambitious carbon Bath Spa University has developed The curriculum
reduction management plan is in a detailed and coherent strategy for Where possible we promote an
place to halve carbon emissions in Recycling. The innovative scheme awareness of the environment and
the University by 2020 from 2005 has cut by 60% in two years the best environmental practice through
levels. Green travel to and from our amount of rubbish from the University our courses, which reflect our concern
campuses is also being promoted to going to landfill, well exceeding the with the natural environment,
lessen the number of car journeys. target of 50%. sustainable development and resource
management. Furthermore, Bath Spa
Green league table No use of animals students contribute to the University’s
Our environmental policy is clearly Teaching and research at Bath Spa environmental agenda through
working - the People and Planet University makes no use of animals findings from research work and
Green League 2010 ranked Bath other than the observation and study projects.
Spa 11th out of 133 UK universities monitoring of mammals and birds in
for its environmental policy and their natural habitats for conservation
performance. This ranking is 51 purposes. We always find alternatives
places higher than the previous to the use of live or dead animals for
year, showing one of the biggest research.
10introduction
11introduction
Support
Student SERVICES
W
e have a range of specialist The Student Services web pages also Disabled Students including
services available to support contain further information about our those who have specific learning
you during your studies. admissions procedures, but if this difficulties
does not answer your query, please The Disability Support advisors
What’s on offer? contact us. work with disabled students,
Advice, information and guidance including those who have sensory
on a whole range of issues. It makes admissions@bathspa.ac.uk or physical impairments or specific
no difference if you’re a full-time or learning difficulties (SpLD), to ensure
part-time student, UK or international Administration that their learning and social
– you’ll find a friendly face, useful The Student Administration Service experience at University is as wide
information and plenty of guidance covers a range of services that will -ranging and successful as possible.
and advice from specialist staff, no support you during your studies. Our The team will endeavour to provide
matter how large or small your remit includes activities that start support from first contact with Bath
concern may be. If you’d like more with your initial enrolment at the Spa University, throughout your
information about the full range University through to graduation course of study and until completion.
of services we offer please refer and beyond. Further information about disability
to the student services web pages This includes maintaining support can be found on the Student
www.bathspa.ac.uk/services/ your central student record and Services web pages.
student-services assessment marks as well as
producing student ID cards, student studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk
Admissions – advice about timetables, exam schedules and final
your application award certificates. We’re a good initial Well-being and money advice
You may need help when you come to source of information for module Student Support advisors provide
fill in your application form, perhaps selections and course requirements information, support and guidance
regarding whether or not your too. In fact, throughout your time on a range of issues, such as study
qualifications and experience meet at University, we’re a good central -related difficulties; finances;
our entry requirements, course codes, contact point for many of the relationship problems; loneliness;
wanting to defer entry, even if you need questions you might have about and mental and physical health.
to change something on an application your course and studies. Student Support operates a
that you have already submitted. combination of drop-in sessions
The Admissions Service is mycourse@bathspa.ac.uk and pre-bookable appointments
happy to help you with your queries and aims to respond to all initial
or concerns and ensure that your Student support enquiries within 24 working hours.
application process is as smooth as The Student Support Service offers
possible. We are also the first point of specialist information, advice and studentsupport@bathspa.ac.uk
contact regarding interviews, as well guidance to students, principally in
as offers and application deadlines. the following areas:
- Disability support
- Well-being and money advice
- Medical service
- Chaplaincy
12introduction
Faith services
In a multi-faith environment we
welcome students of all faiths – and
none. Members of the University
Chaplaincy team visit the campus
each week for a drop-in session
and special events are organised to
coincide with specific seasons. We
maintain good working relations and
contact with all faiths represented in
the region – further details are
available on the Student Services
web pages.
Hannah Bagnell,
Disability Support Officer Childcare
We welcome applications from If you’re a parent of children
disabled students. Come and under five you can arrange for them
discuss your needs with us as soon to be looked after in the Oak Tree
as possible so we can make sure Day Nursery at our Newton Park
that we are doing everything we campus. Children of staff and the
can to help you enjoy your life and local community use the Nursery
studies at Bath Spa. You don’t need too, and there’s a happy, secure and
to wait till you get here – contact us stimulating environment where
for an appointment. children can develop to their full
potential.
The Nursery provides an effective
Medical service balanced curriculum that is based on in a well managed, stimulating
Our Medical Service is provided by a the Early Learning Goals and is care and learning environment’.
local GP practice and provides the full arranged for children of different ages You can book morning, afternoon
range of medical services from dealing (six months to two years; two and three or full day sessions, with student rates
with illness and injury to providing years; and three to five). A variety of in the range of £16 to £24 per morning
services such as contraception, activities are available to children that or afternoon session, and £32.50 to
vaccination, repeat prescriptions and extend their experiences and enables £37 for a full day, depending on the
general health checks. We encourage them to experiment, explore, discover age of the child.
all students to register. You can attend and learn through play.
one of the surgeries on campus or The quality and standard To find out more
make appointments at the practice of Early Years provision are high, Full details at www.bathspa.ac.uk/
health centre in town at other times. and this was confirmed by a ‘good’ services/day-nursery/
grade from Ofsted in November Or call the Day Nursery Manager
medicalappointments@ 2009. The report commented on 01225 875590.
bathspa.ac.uk ‘Children are happy and confident
13INTRODUCTION
Helping Your
Learning
A
s a ‘teaching-led’ university equipment that might disturb others.
we put a lot of effort into However, at other times
helping you get the most you’ll need to work with others on
from your studies. You’ll expect group projects, so we’ve set aside
first rate lecturers, but you’ll also “green zones” where you can talk,
want modern, well equipped libraries use mobile phones, eat and drink.
and IT suites; innovative teaching
methods - and much more! Getting help
Professionally qualified librarians
Libraries run sessions during your induction
At Newton Park library there are period that teach you how to find and
books, journals and DVDs covering use information – helping you to There are also specialised computer
the wide range of subjects we teach. produce good quality work but saving facilities across the campuses for
There is a wealth of materials to use you time as well. We also offer subjects such as music, art and
when you are on the school phase, one-to-one tutorials, an electronic design and broadcast media. We
and also there are always resources enquiry service and advice as and have both PCs and Apple Macs as
to use in schools. when you need it. well as wireless connections for
As well as traditional library If you’re a disabled student laptops.
materials there’s also a range of you’ll get help on an individual When you become a Bath Spa
electronic resources such as basis to make sure we best meet student you’ll be given your own
electronic journals, electronic books your library and information needs. email account – which you can
and online services to help you access Visit the website at www.bathspa. keep for life!
high quality information for your ac.uk/services/library
university work. The library benefits Online learning
from state-of-the-art self-service Computer facilities As a teaching-led university we
equipment and photocopying and At the Newton Park campus make sure we’re right up to date
printing facilities. there are networked computers with the most advanced teaching
for students to use, many in open methods, and all students have
Study areas access rooms, which are available access to our online virtual
The libraries are divided into during evenings and at weekends learning environment, ‘Minerva’.
separate areas for different kinds as well as during the day. You can Minerva allows your lecturers to
of study. If you want to work in peace use these computers for word- send course materials to you via
there are “amber zones” where we processing, spreadsheets, the web - and makes these easy for
ask people to talk quietly and not database work, email and access you to find. It also provides various
use mobiles. If you really need to to the Internet. And you’ll find other features such as discussion
concentrate you can work in a “red user-friendly online help pages boards which allow you to have
zone” where we ask people not to covering all aspects of IT at the online conversations with others
talk or even use personal audio University. from your programme.
14INTRODUCTION
students’ union
At the Heart of
Your Social and
Sporting Life
Y
ou automatically become capacity of 700, it is one of the largest
a member of the Students’ venues in Bath itself.
Union when you start at Bath
Spa, so you can take advantage of Activities
all our facilities and services. The Students’ Union manages all
of the clubs and societies within the
The Students’ Union is run by the University. News and information
students, for the students, so we about these can be found on the
would love you to get involved and SU website - www.bathspasu.co.uk.
add the benefit of your experience. Cheerleading, hip-hop dance, jogging,
We are a democratic organisation board sports, RAG… If none of the
which ensures that the student voice societies on offer sound like your cup
is listened to and acted upon, either of tea, you can always start your own
with the University, or within the society – just find ten like-minded
Union itself. people to join you. Another way for
students to get involved in their Union
How can the Union help you? is through the student magazine, h2o.
The Students’ Union support, develop Now in its tenth year of publication,
and entertain students outside of their with its mix of news, features, reviews
studies. Like any other Union, we and random stories, h2o reaches
ensure that our members are getting more students than ever before.
a fair deal, whether that is from the
University, your employer or even from Sports
your landlord. Our welfare and advice We have 14 active sports teams of
services can help with a whole range which six compete in BUCS (British
of student-related matters, from University & College Sport) at various
academic appeals to personal issues. levels and in different leagues. These
We are here as your first port of call teams include football, rugby, hockey,
with any problems you might have - basketball and netball. The teams play
and we have the first-hand experience either mixed or as individual sexes, but
to be able to help. no matter what your standard, you will
always be able to join in with the team
Facilities in some way.
We have a brand new fitness suite
at Newton Park with top of the range Further info
equipment. There’s also a Union shop Check us out at:
and the SU runs a bar which holds www.bathspasu.co.uk Top-to-bottom: Student Union bar,
all of the major event nights; with a E: bathspasu@bathspa.ac.uk social facilities and night life.
15INTRODUCTION
Entry
Requirements
and Applications
W
e are looking for applicants Equivalence tests
who are well suited to the If you do not have the required
teaching profession both GCSE qualifications we will
personally and academically. accept equivalency tests from
www.equivalencytesting.com
Academic qualifications for all PGCE programmes.
In order to apply for a PGCE
programme you will need to have Subject Knowledge
completed, or be in the final year Enhancement Courses
of a UK degree (or an equivalent Entry to some PGCE programmes
qualification). For Primary and Early is conditional upon completion of a
Years programmes your degree can Subject Knowledge Enhancement
be in any subject. For Secondary Course. These courses run in the
programmes your degree normally year prior to the PGCE programme
needs to be in the subject you are and vary in length depending on the
applying to teach. subject. They are designed to develop
Before applying for a subject knowledge where your
Secondary programme you will undergraduate degree is not fully
need five GCSE passes at grade C relevant to the subject chosen. If
or above (or recognised equivalents) you wish to be considered for one
including English and mathematics. of these courses you should receive
Before applying for a Primary and a referral from your PGCE awarding
Early Years programme you will institution and submit an application
need five GCSE passes at grade C to the Enhancement Course
or above (or recognised equivalents) Administrator at Bath Spa University.
including English, mathematics and Full details can be found on page 45.
a science subject. In addition, for
some Secondary programmes you International applicants
are also required to have an A-level Applicants with qualifications from
in the subject – see individual course outside the European Economic Area
pages for further information. (EEA) should contact the National
Academic Recognition Centre (NARIC)
who will be able to give advice on
how qualifications relate to the
entry requirements, and may be
able to provide certification where
appropriate.
16INTRODUCTION
Visit www.naric.org.uk
T: 0871 330 7033
E: info@naric.org.uk
When you complete the GTTR
application, please ensure that you
state your actual qualification titles,
not the UK qualifications you believe
them to be equivalent to. Where
English is not your first language you
may offer IELTS 7.0 as an equivalent
to GCSE English language.
Information and Communications
Technology (ICT)
You will be given the necessary
teaching and support to meet what is
required of a newly qualified teacher
(NQT). However, we expect a degree
of ICT competence before you start Background checks Once the GTTR have processed your
the programme. All applicants are subject to a number application, you will be able to check
of checks designed to maintain the its progress and reply to offers online
Personal qualities and experience integrity of the teaching profession. using the GTTR’s Track service.
In order to deal with the unique These will usually include: Contact the GTTR on:
challenges of a career in teaching it
is essential that you demonstrate a - Identity confirmation; www.gttr.ac.uk
commitment to working with your - Professional and character T: 0871 4680469
chosen age group. You should have at references;
least two weeks recent experience of - Previous employment history; Applications to PGCE Primary and
working in a UK state school. - Criminal Record Bureau Early Years programmes should reach
(CRB) check; the GTTR before the 1 December 2010.
Interviews - GTC suitability check Applications received after this date
If your application is selected you - Fitness to Teach check. will be processed by the GTTR, but will
will be interviewed before you can be only be forwarded to Bath Spa if
offered a place. It is your opportunity Equal opportunities there are still places available. These
to share with us your personal We actively welcome applications programmes tend to fill quickly, so you
qualities and experiences that will from mature students, valuing their are advised to submit your application
allow us to assess your suitability experience of life and of the workplace, as early as possible.
to teach and identify your personal as well as applicants straight from The 1 December deadline does
training needs. their first or higher degree. We not apply to Secondary teaching
Primary and Early Years particularly welcome applications courses. Bath Spa will receive
interviews are held between from groups underrepresented in applications made through the
November and Feb/March and are teaching, notably black and minority GTTR by 30th June 2011. There are
conducted in groups. Secondary ethnic and disabled applicants. Male a limited number of places for each
interviews are held regularly teachers are also in short supply, programme, so you should apply as
throughout the year and are made particularly in Primary schools and early as possible to give yourself the
up of subject group and one-to-one Early Years settings. best chance of obtaining a place.
interview sessions. You will be Applications received at the
expected to carry out tasks in How to apply GTTR after 30 June 2011 will enter
preparation for and during your You can apply through the Graduate their Clearing system. Bath Spa will
interview. The interview will involve Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) from not automatically receive clearing
university tutors and school early September 2010 for courses that applications from the GTTR, so you
teachers. start in 2011. The GTTR charge a small will need to contact us directly to find
application fee (£17 in 2010) and you out if we still have vacancies and can
can then complete the application consider your application.
online.
17INTRODUCTION
MONEY
MATTERS
Fees
A
range of incentives and Maintenance Loan Bath Spa University Bursary
financial support are available Eligible students can apply for a Eligible UK and EU students can
both during and after your student loan to contribute to your apply for a means tested bursary of
PGCE programme. All grants and living costs (accommodation, food, up to £1,200 per year from Bath Spa
bursaries are subject to conditions books and general living expenses). University, which does not have to
and you are not guaranteed funding, This is known as the ‘Student Loan be repaid. You only have to fill in one
but you may be eligible for financial for Maintenance’ and was a maximum application to access both National
support. of £4,950 in 2010/11. and Bath Spa funding, as above.
Tuition Fees - All eligible applicants are entitled TDA Training Bursary
Tuition fees for 2010/11 for to 72% of the maintenance loan; In 2010/11 the Training and
UK and EU full-time students - The remaining 28% of maintenance Development Agency for Schools
were £3,290 and for full-time loan is means tested and how (TDA) offered training bursaries of
international students were £9,360. much you will get depends on your between £4,000 (£100 a week) and
Fees for the part-time Early Years income or that of your household; £9,000 (£225 a week), depending
programme were £725 per year. - The loan becomes repayable once on the subject you trained to teach.
Fees for 2011/12 will increase, you have left university and are The bursary for Secondary priority
so please visit our website for earning more than £15,000 a year. subjects was £9,000 and for all
the latest information. - The Student Loan for Tuition other subjects was either £6,000
Fees and the Student Loan for or £4,000. Primary and Early Years
Tuition Fees Loan Maintenance are combined into applicants received £4,000. At the
You don’t need to pay the tuition a single repayment. time of printing this information
fees in advance (unless you want to) was correct but it is advisable
– you can take out a ‘Student Loan Maintenance Grant to check all arrangements for
for Tuition Fees’ to cover the full Students from lower income financial support with the TDA on
amount you’re charged for tuition households can apply for a 0845 6000 991 or www.teach.gov.
fees. All UK and EU students are maintenance grant of up to £2,906 uk/funding.
eligible to apply for this loan which a year. This is income assessed and The TDA bursary is a training
will be paid direct to the university non-repayable. If your household grant paid through the University.
on your behalf. income is below £25,000 you will There are no tax or National
receive the maximum grant, and if Insurance implications and it is
- Maximum loan for 2010/11 it is between £25,001 and £50,020 paid in instalments over a nine
was £3,290; you will receive a partial grant. month period within the academic
- The loan is non means-tested; Applications should be made online year from October to June, provided
- The loan becomes repayable once at www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk. you remain on programme. You
you have left university and are apply for this bursary as part of the
earning more than £15,000 a year. registration process when enrolling
at Bath Spa University.
18INTRODUCTION
Golden Hellos
If you take up a position as a
PGCE Funding
newly qualified teacher (NQT) in a
maintained school or non-maintained Subject TDA Training Golden Hello Bath Spa
special school in England you may be Bursary University
eligible to receive a one-off taxable Bursary
‘golden hello’ bonus of between £2,500
Primary & Early Years
and £5,000. Golden hellos are available (full-time) £4,000 n/a up to £1,200
to eligible NQTs who have trained to
teach one of the priority subjects and Primary & Early Years
£4,000 n/a n/a
have completed their induction year. (part-time)
The standard payment in 2010/11 was
£2,500 except for mathematics and Art and Design £4,000 n/a up to £1,200
science which attracted £5,000. As
Design and Technology £9,000 £2,500 up to £1,200
before, check this information with
the TDA before applying. English £6,000 n/a up to £1,200
Subject Knowledge Enhancement Information and
Courses Communications £9,000 £2,500 up to £1,200
Technology (ICT)
There are no course fees for UK
and EU students and, depending on Mathematics £9,000 £5,000 up to £1,200
the subject, successful UK and EU
applicants may receive a tax free Modern Languages £6,000 £2,500 up to £1,200
bursary:
Music £6,000 £2,500 up to £1,200
- Design and Technology – No bursary
- ICT - £150 per week (£1,800 total) Physical Education £4,000 n/a up to £1,200
- Modern Languages – No bursary
- Maths - £200 per week (£5,600 total) Religious Education £6,000 £2,500 up to £1,200
- Physics - £200 per week
Science £6,000 £5,000 up to £1,200
(£5,600 total)
- Science - £150 per week Science (Physics) £9,000 £5,000 up to £1,200
(£3,600 total)
Science (Chemistry) £9,000 £5,000 up to £1,200
EU applicants
PGCE tuition fees were £3,290 in
2010/11 and will increase in 2011/12. Getting extra help
Applicants from the EU are eligible for - If you’re disabled or you have
the same TDA and Bath Spa training a specific learning difficulty or
bursary payments as UK applicants. mental health condition, you may Please Note
be able to get extra help through A major government review
International applicants Disabled Students’ Allowances. of all student fees and funding
Fees for international applicants on - If you have children, or there’s an is currently taking place. The
information in this prospectus
PGCE programmes in 2010/11 were adult who depends on you financially,
is correct at the time of printing.
£9,360 and will increase in 2011/12. In there may be extra help available - However, it is advisable to check
addition, international fees for subject for example, through the Childcare the latest fee information on our
knowledge enhancement courses Grant or Adult Dependants’ Grant. website – www.bathspa.ac.uk/
will be £9,000 for maths and physics, - The Access to Learning Fund can services/student-services/
and £7,000 for science. Fees for the provide help for students on low prospective-students. Useful
other enhancement courses are incomes who get into financial information can also be found at
available on application. International difficulty. www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.
applicants are not eligible for the In addition all arrangements for
financial support should be checked
TDA bursary (or subject knowledge
with the TDA on 0845 6000 991 or
enhancement bursary), Bath Spa
www.teach.gov.uk/funding.
bursary, maintenance grant or
student loans.
19primary and early years Primary and Early Years Postgraduate or Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 20
primary and early years
T
he Bath Spa Initial Teacher Master’s level option Throughout the programmes there
Education PGCE Primary Each route can be followed towards is a dynamic relationship between
and Early Years programmes either a Postgraduate Certificate in your education in the university and
have been planned and developed Education (60 credits, of which 45 are your education in schools and it is
in partnership with schools and at Master’s Level) or a Professional essential that you recognise this
Early Years settings to provide high Graduate Certificate in Education connection. As you progress through
calibre new teachers for the 21st (60 credits Honours Level). Your the programme you will be supported
Century. Together, the University final award is determined through in making a seamless integration
and partnership schools support the level you submit and pass relevant of these two important aspects.
the development of new teachers assignments throughout the course. During the University phase of
and enhance the quality of the Each assignment is designed to the programmes you will be taught
teaching profession. develop your understanding of the in lectures, seminars and workshops.
relationship between teaching and You will have a personal tutor who will
There are three routes to choose from: learning and you as a reflective regularly meet with you to review your
educational practitioner. progress as well as visiting you during
- Primary and Early Years 5-11 your assessed school phases. There
age phase full-time Highly rated will also be opportunities to explore
- Primary and Early Years 3-7 In 2007 our PGCE Primary and Early the potential for learning within
age phase full-time Years programmes were awarded the historical and cultural settings in Bath.
- Primary and Early Years 3-7 highest grade of 1 (‘outstanding’) by During the school phases of the
age phase part-time Ofsted for quality in teacher education. programmes you will be supported by
The inspection report commented that a school-based mentor as well as your
The programmes have been Bath Spa University’s Primary and university personal tutor. Your mentor
designed to develop characteristics Early Years Initial Teacher Education and university tutor will work together
that will ensure you are well team is “a very effective learning to assess and monitor your progress
equipped to meet the demands organisation, committed to achieving as well as offering you advice and
of this challenging but rewarding excellence in all that it does”. In 2008 opportunities to reflect on and improve
profession. The characteristics the University was awarded quality your performance as a teacher.
have been developed around five category grade A from the Training
themed areas: and Development Agency for The focus areas of the Bath Spa
Schools (TDA) as a provider of Profile Characteristics
- Professionalism Primary and Early Years ITE.
- Educational philosophy, policy Professionalism
and purpose Programme structure and content This aspect of the programme is
- Equality and diversity supported particularly through
- Pedagogy and practical skills A developmental approach Professional Studies, which
- Knowledge transformation and The developmental nature of introduces you to the many generic
learning becoming a teacher is recognised issues relating to the roles and
throughout both the University and responsibilities of a Primary or
In practice Bath Spa Teachers, school phases of the programmes. Early Years practitioner. Developing a
the name we give to our ITE trainees, From application to completion we will strong professional identity requires
will be teachers who will succeed in ensure you are aware of the progress cultivating a range of necessary
schools and settings that reflect you are making towards achieving your attributes and this too will be explored.
diverse and vibrant communities. goal of becoming a teacher. Working You will be encouraged to become a
Through the programme our BSTs will together in close partnership with reflective practitioner and lifelong
develop an understanding of education schools and settings we will support learner who is eager to improve their
and its purpose within a community, you in developing the attributes, skills practice through ongoing research
hold a set of core beliefs and values and knowledge necessary to being a and professional dialogue.
and will be passionate about education successful member of the teaching
and learning. By the end of the profession.
programme they will be highly skilled
individuals, possess expert knowledge
and will be committed to raising
children’s achievements as well
as promoting their well-being.
21primary and early years
Educational philosophy, Knowledge transformation Part-Time (3-7 age phase)
policy and purpose and learning The programme lasts for 20 months
The nature and purpose of schooling The need for secure knowledge from September until April of the
as well as political, economical and and understanding of subjects following academic year. It has been
social factors which impact on and children’s progress in learning designed so that you can attend
education will be the focus of this will be the focus of this aspect of the university-based education or serial
aspect. You will consider research programme. How to make knowledge school days for a maximum of two
and initiatives relating to education accessible for all children through days a week except when on assessed
and their impact on children’s innovative and creative learning school phases. The programme is
learning and well-being. experiences will be explored and aimed at those people who wish to
developed. continue working within Early Years
Equality and diversity settings or schools, those who have
Through this aspect you will examine Full-Time PGCE Primary family or other commitments, and/
social, religious, ethnic, cultural and (5-11 age phase) and Early or those who prefer to study over a
linguistic factors that affect children’s Years (3-7 age phase) longer period of time. On the part-
development and educational The full-time programmes last for time programme you will attend
progress. Every Child Matters and approximately 37 weeks, 18 of which the University for one or two days
the professional responsibilities of are spent in a school or educational per week.
working in frontline multi-agency settings. Throughout the programmes The part-time programme
teams to safeguard children and we will explore models of teaching and is taught mainly in a school-based
promote their health and well-being the many ways in which young children venue, near to the university, enabling
will be considered as will the diverse develop and learn. Emphases will enhanced access to teachers and
nature of learning and the need for also be placed on the importance of children in a learning context.
teachers to provide a personalised parents/carers, families, schools/ For those following the part
learning experience for all children. settings and communities and the time 3-7 age phase your school or
impact of these on children’s learning. setting assessment will take place
Pedagogy and practical skills On the full time programme and in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Through this aspect of study you will during the University phases you will (3-5) and in Key Stage 1 (5-7).
become equipped to teach the Early attend the University for three full days
Years Foundation Stage and/or the and school for two full days each week. Assessment
National Curriculum (NC) for Key For those following the 5-11 age In order to be recommended for one of
Stage 1 and 2, depending on the age phase your school-based assessment the PGCE awards you will be required
phase you select. As well as the areas will take place in Key Stage 1 (5-7) and to undertake a range of assignments
of learning and the subjects of the NC Key Stage 2 (7-11). which assess your knowledge and
there will be a focus on performing For those following the 3-7 understanding of issues and practices
and visual arts, including art, drama, age phase your school or setting related to teaching and learning. If you
dance, music and storytelling. You will assessment will take place in the select the Postgraduate (Master’s
become well equipped to plan, teach Early Years Foundation Stage (3-5) level) option these assignments will
and assess learning through discrete and in Key Stage 1 (5-7). require additional study and a higher
subject teaching as well as through level of critical analysis.
cross-curricular and project
approaches. How children learn
through play and the exploration of
ideas will be considered along with
factors relating to individual and
social learning.
22primary and early years
Awards
Postgraduate Certificate in
Education (PGCE) Primary and
Early Years (3-7 or 5-11)
Professional Graduate Certificate
in Education (PGCE) Primary and
Early Years (3-7 or 5-11)
You will be required to pass two Student Profile GTTR Codes
assessed school/setting phases which Edward Powe, Primary and 5-11 full-time X100
will demonstrate your understanding Early Years PGCE 2009/10 3-7 full-time X110
and skills in planning for, teaching and Going into a new university 3-7 part-time X110P
assessing children’s learning. from studying Theology at Bristol
was always going to make me Programme location
You will also need to complete the apprehensive, but within the first Newton Park campus and
National Skills tests in mathematics, five minutes of meeting fellow partnership schools and settings
English and ICT. trainees teachers and course Southdown Primary School, Bath
leaders I felt like this was going to (part-time programme).
All of the above assessments will be a good year. The PGCE course
demonstrate that you have met the provides the ultimate teaching Programme length
National Standards for Qualified package – subject experts to One year full-time
Teacher Status (QTS). impart their wisdom, placements 20 months part-time
in a variety of schools across the
Entry requirements region, and even the opportunity to Key features
In addition to the general entry perform Shakespeare and sing in The Primary and Early Years PGCE
requirements you will need a good a gospel choir! Yes, there are the programmes are Ofsted Grade 1
honours degree (preferably 2:1 or essays and countless acronyms to and Bath Spa University is a TDA
above) which can be in any subject learn, but you will meet fantastic category Grade A provider of
area, though your educational friends, fantastic teachers, and Primary and Early Years Initial
background should provide a good fantastic children. Teacher Education.
foundation for primary and early
years teaching. Fees
Please see page 18 for full details
Enquiries
Please contact the
Admissions Officer:
T: (01225) 875603
E: teaching@bathspa.ac.uk
23art and design art and design Secondary 24
art and design
T
his programme utilises professional generic skills during
the excellent art facilities at the University based elements of
Bath Spa including specialist the programme. A comprehensive
art studios, library and grounds. series of seminars and workshops Awards
Close integration between University provides the opportunity to extend PGCE Secondary Art and Design
and school-based programme understanding of a range of GTTR Code
components provides a thorough pedagogical methodologies within W1X1
grounding in all aspects of art and art and design, through a reflective
design education at secondary level. approach to your own practice. Programme location
School-based work is central to the Newton Park and partnership
Programme structure and content programme and a variety of school schools
The programme is divided into phases are provided in order to give
University and school-based you a broad experience of Art and Programme length
elements. The University element Design education. This aspect of One year full-time
includes a full programme of studio the programme involves a range
-based activities including two of school phases which enables you Key features
-dimensional work, sculptural to build confidence and competence - A culturally diverse approach
techniques, ceramics, puppetry, across the whole period of the to critical studies fosters an
print-making, textiles, photography, programme, participating in the integrated and creative approach
multimedia. University based work pastoral and extra-curricular aspects to teaching Art and Design.
builds both specialist and cross of school life as well as being active - Based on the Artist Teacher
curricular competence within within the art department. model so you will be encouraged
the framework of the National Assessment is based on teaching to develop your own practical and
Curriculum and external examination performance and on satisfactory critical subject skills during the
requirements for Art and Design. completion of assignments which programme.
A culturally diverse approach to build on your professional - Successful graduates valued
critical studies fosters an integrated knowledge and understanding. This within the local art educational
and creative approach to teaching includes a portfolio which will provide community, and are frequently
Art and Design, as well as exploring evidence of your achievement at future invited to apply for positions
the issues and strategies involved in interviews. within placement school art
teaching children within our pluralist departments.
society. Student profile
The school-based element Jude Maguire, PGCE Secondary Enquiries
will develop a practical grasp of the Art and Design 2010 Please contact the
National Curriculum requirements I chose this PGCE programme Admissions Officer:
for Art and Design at Key Stages 3 because of the integration between T: (01225) 876347
and 4. The programme will enable studio based practice and the school E: teaching@bathspa.ac.uk
you to meet the QTS Standards in phases. As a practicing artist it
respect of pupils aged 11-16. There enabled me to extend my practical
are opportunities to undertake subject knowledge and explore my Entry requirements
university based education for own creative development, as well In addition to the general entry
planning, teaching and assessing the as start to build a deep understanding requirements, you are required to
post-16 age range. It will also give you of pedagogy through the professional have at least a 2ii degree in an Art
the opportunity to develop innovative approach to planning and teaching. and Design subject e.g. Fine Art,
approaches to Art and Design Bath Spa University is highly regarded, Ceramics, Textiles, Photography
education through participating in with an excellent reputation in Teaching or Graphics. History of Art/Cultural
cross-curricular projects with other and Learning. They have highly Studies graduates will need to
subject specialisms, designing and qualified and experienced staff who demonstrate their abilities in studio
implementing stimulating curriculum are passionate about their subjects. practice. All applicants will be asked
resources. Both of my school placements were to attend an interview with a portfolio
fantastic, with invaluable support given of work. Interviews are structured in
Teaching methods and resources by my school mentor and the course groups and will include opportunities
Your development is facilitated leaders. I have really enjoyed this to present your interests and
through continued studio practice experience and feel I have grown experience, a presentation of an art
across a wide range of media as in confidence both creatively and educational topic plus written and
well as through the building of as a teacher. numeric tasks.
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