PGCE Primary And Early Years

What you'll learn

Overview

While you’re a Bath Spa Teacher, you'll explore models of teaching that will develop your understanding of the many ways in which children learn. Emphasis is placed on how parents and carers, families, schools and communities are key to children’s learning and well-being.

When you complete your initial teacher training, you'll be fully qualified to teach. This part time course is designed to ensure that you graduate as an exceptional teacher, able to confidently and successfully join the teaching profession and be a valued member of the educational community.

How will I be assessed?

You'll be required to undertake a range of assignments that assess your understanding of theories and practices relating to teaching. These will allow you to develop an in-depth understanding of the relationship between teaching and learning and the impact you'll have as a teacher on children’s learning, progress and well-being.

In addition, you're required to meet the Teachers’ Standards in your selected training age phase, which will demonstrate your skills in planning, teaching, assessing and evaluating children’s learning and progress.

How will I be taught?

We'll support you in monitoring and tracking your progress by offering you advice and guidance on how to improve your performance as a teacher.

You'll be assigned an Academic Tutor who will regularly meet with you to review your progress, as well as visiting you during your assessed school training. During school training, you'll also be supported by a Training Mentor, who will guide you in understanding schools' policies and practices, as well as supporting you in developing effective classroom skills.