PGCE Primary Education

GTTR code: X100

PGCE Primary Education

When and where can I study this course?

Location Study mode Duration Start date Apply
Walsall Campus Full-time 1 year(s) 17/09/2012 APPLY VIA GTTR
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Aims

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  • This excellent course is for graduates who wish to train as primary school teachers - we are one of a small number of UK higher education institutions to be awarded Category A status by Ofsted for this programme
  • It is a one-year course that trains you to teach children from 5-11 years - if successful, you will be recommended to the General Teaching Council for England (GTCE) for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), as well as gaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) which is worth 45 Masters-level credits
  • You focus on the teaching of the National Curriculum for primary schools and specialise in teaching Key Stages 1 and 2
  • It is practically based, with a strong theoretical back up - it will also make you fully aware of recent educational developments such the National Primary Strategy and Every Child Matters
  • Learning is through experience, exploration and research, and is technology supported - you will also be allocated a personal tutor for the duration of the course
  • All modules will provide examples of good teaching practice, and you will be expected to actively participate in your own learning and development
  • You will undertake three placements, in two different schools, supported by a school-based tutor and a University tutor

Employability

  • This course enables you to train as a teacher in primary education through a practical and professional approach
  • Following successful completion of this award, you can use your 45 Masters-level credits towards any of our Masters degrees in the field of education
  • A national survey conducted by the Centre for Education and Employment Research has ranked Wolverhampton as the second most successful UK Higher Education Institute for graduate teacher training employment

Content

  • An Introduction to Foundation Subjects and RE
  • Developing Information and Communication Technology Skills for the Primary School Classroom
  • Primary English
  • Placements in two Primary Schools
  • Primary Maths
  • Primary Professional Studies
  • Primary Science

Entry

2012 Entry Requirements

  • A UK-recognised Honours Degree, (preferably 2:1 or above) in a National Curriculum subject.
  • GCSE grade C or above in English, Mathematics and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science) or equivalent.
  • At time of submission and you must also have a good level of IT skills.
  • At time of submission you should have recent experience in a UK primary school, with exposure to Key Stage One and Key Stage Two and the day-to-day working of primary teachers, as well as explicit evidence of interaction with primary age children. (Minimum of 40 days in both Key Stages One and Two = 20 days in Key Stage One and 20 days in Key Stage Two – at least 20 days experience must be during the last academic year).
  • This experience must be in a mainstream school. Other educational settings, for example, SEN / Nursery / Sure Start / any form of extra-curricular coaching will not contribute towards the 40 days.
  • Apply through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) - visit their website for details of the application deadline, which will be in December prior to your year of entry.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview as part of the selection process.

Please note that:

  • You will need to have a current enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check when starting the course.
  • The interview process will include an audit of your subject knowledge in Maths, science and English.