Learning to Teach PGCE Primary Education Flexible Programme - (3-11)
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Learning to Teach
PGCE Primary Education Flexible Programme
(3-11)
Gill Brundle
Programme Director
PGCE Primary Flexible Programme
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Transforming Teaching, Inspiring Learning
Perhaps you are
already working in a
school and been
told you have all the
qualities and
characteristics of an
excellent teacher?
The Programme
➢ 3 Professional Placements
• 2 different school settings & consecutive age-phase requirement and
before/after age-phase experience opportunities.
• Placements can be in the following schools:
state/academy/prep/faith/outstanding - requires improvement, ensuring
programme compliancy with Ofsted regulations for ITE
➢ 3 Academic Modules
* Curriculum & Pedagogy
* Contemporary Issues in Education
* Researching Teaching & Learning
Induction Consolidation Qualifying
The Programme starts in January 2022,
NOT in September 2021.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND FOUR INDUCTION
DAYS at Canterbury Christ Church University.
WED 5 to SAT 8 JANUARY 2022 (inclusive)
THIS IS A 4 DAY FULL TIME INTRODUCTION TO THE
PGCE FLEXI PROGRAMME, INCLUDING REGISTRATION.
Your employers will need to be informed and confirm your
availability to attend.
The PGCE Primary Flexible programme
2021-2022
You choose whether to take:
18 months
24 months
or 36 months
to gain your PGCE qualification.
You choose whether you sign up for the:
3-7 years age phase
or
5-11 age phase
(This determines where you do your placements)
3 Placements Placement 1 = 20 days (4 weeks – full time) this can also be done part time - 3 or 4 (consecutive) days/week Placement 2 = 40 days (8 weeks -full time) this can also be done part time - 3 or 4 (consecutive) days/week Placement 3 = 60 days -12 weeks. This must be undertaken on a full-time basis. There is some flexibility about when you do your placements. * If you have considerable prior teaching experience in the classroom and are able to supply evidence of planning, teaching and assessing, you could apply for an exemption from Placement 1
You choose where you carry out your
school placements.
You can do a placement in your own
school. This Photo by
Unknown Author
is licensed under
CC BY-SA
The golden rule is: a minimum of 2 contrasting
schools and 2 adjacent key stages.
Eg: Placement 1 School A – KS1 (Nursery/R) – small rural school
Placement 2 same as above
Placement 3 School B – KS2 (KS1) – city / faith school
(You could also do P1 in School A, P2 in School B, then return to School A for your final Placement 3 .)
You will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor who will advise you
during your Induction Days.On placements, you will be working towards,
and assessed against, the Teachers’ Standards
(DfE, 2011)3 academic modules
(no choice here and submission dates are fixed)
3 academic assignments
opportunity to gain 60 Masters’ level credits
( this is 1/3 of a full MA)
* Contemporary Issues in Education
* Researching Teaching & Learning
* Curriculum & Pedagogy
You will receive support with your academic work from a wide range of
specialist tutors. All submissions are electronic and go through TurnitinCore Teaching Days and Webinars • 18 throughout the year. • Required to attend minimum of 12 • Take place on Fridays and Saturdays • A pair for most months of the year • Range of primary curriculum subjects covered • You choose which to attend, although there is a logical order • Good opportunity to meet and network with other students from your own, and other, cohorts. • Support with academic and professional development. • Range of evening webinars each month .
Studying here at
Why would you choose
us?Core Values underpin all
we do
Community:
We recognise the importance of learning
from each other through conversation, co-
operation, collaboration and building
quality relationships.Respect: We know that learning can flourish in environments where people feel trusted, nurtured, loved and supported in becoming autonomous.
Knowledge: We believe in the importance of developing the expertise of all learners in all disciplines.
Evidence: We affirm that all educational activity needs to be underpinned by research, debate and the opportunity for critical reflection.
Innovation: We seek to support each other to move beyond compliance by taking risks, being creative and thinking globally.
Why choose this
PGCE Flexible
route?• YOU CHOOSE your age range eg 3-7 or 5-11 • YOU CHOOSE the length of time it takes to gain QTS so that it fits with your personal and professional lifestyle (18, 24, 36 months). • YOU CHOOSE where you do your placements (which includes your own school). • YOU MAY be exempt from Placement 1 if you have considerable previous experience of teaching.
We will choose you if you are: • Warm and humorous • Well organised • Able to study from a distance • A committed individual • Excited by the thought of lifelong learning • Reflective and resilient • Flexible and adaptable • Curious and critically aware • Relish the prospect of collaboration and teamwork • Open to challenge; prepared to go out of your comfort zone • Striving for personal success
Outcomes from your interview:
o Unconditional Offer
o Unconditional Offer with Recommendations
eg. You have a place but we recommend that you do X, Y or Z before you
starting the programme.
o Conditional Offer
eg. You must complete X, Y or Z before your place is confirmed
o Reject
All outcomes will be communicated via UCAS.
Do read all of the instructions on UCAS if you are offered a place and carefully
follow ALL the links you are given!Key Contacts and Social Media
education.primary@canterbury.ac.uk
@CCCUPrimaryEd
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