PGCE Primary Education

by University of Wolverhampton Claim Listing

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the primary school sector. 

£9250

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Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the primary school sector. 

This PGCE provides the necessary training and knowledge required to become an effective primary school teacher, with successful graduates being recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is required by those who wish to teach in a maintained primary school.

Why choose this course?

91% of students were pleased with the teaching on their course

NSS, 2023

Studying a PGCE in Primary Education is often the best route to pursue a career in the rewarding field of primary level teaching. A PGCE provides the opportunity to build knowledge and gain understanding of how children learn, as well as developing strategies to foster their learning in a positive, rewarding teaching environment. 

The PGCE in Primary Education is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful after completion of the course will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.

During this PGCE, you will focus on the teaching of the National Curriculum for primary schools and specialise in teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. You will also have access to valuable opportunities to experience alternative learning environments as early years, secondary, special educational needs and disability (SEND) and transition settings.

Successful completion of the course will lead to recommendation for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), along with 60 credits at Master’s level.

What's unique about this course?

  • Ranked 4th in the region for Graduate prospects

  • Opportunities for you to interact, and to demonstrate practice, application, exploration, critique, dialogue and analysis of theory

  • Develop your professional and ethical practice to improve outcomes for children and families

What happens on the course?

When studying a PGCE in Primary Education, you will take an in-depth look at how children learn and will become confident with skills such as lesson planning, classroom management, assessment and evaluation. The PGCE course focuses on primary education specifically, covering topics including early years learning and development, teaching literacy through language, and numeracy instruction.

Over the one-year duration of the course, you will undertake University-based learning at Walsall Campus, and spend at least 120 days divided between two different schools across the 3-11 age range within the primary age phase.

Your University tutor team is available to assist you throughout your training, supporting development of reflection. Every effort is made to ensure that high-quality school placements are provided to you, facilitating learning through observing, co-teaching and being observed by experienced teachers in the classroom.

Teaching on the PGCE Primary Education course comprises a variety of methodologies that will prepare you for life in the classroom including teacher-led discussions, pupil-led exploration, peer-group discovery, problem based learning, e-learning and the provision of individual targets.

You will be assessed in a variety of ways including written assignments; classroom based investigation and other school-based activities, and appraisal of practical teaching skills.

What modules will be covered on this PGCE in Primary Education?

During this PGCE, you will undertake a variety of modules to prepare you for the field of primary education. 

Some of these modules include; an Introduction to Foundation subjects and RE, Developing Information and Communication Technology Skills for the Primary School Classroom, Primary English, Primary Maths, Primary Science, Primary Professional Studies and Placements in Primary Schools.

Where will I be based during my PGCE?

120 days (24 weeks) of the 36-week PGCE course will be spent in schools. You will undertake two assessed placements in two different schools, and we try to take your geographical location into account when placing you in schools. However, our first concern is to ensure that you have a high quality school placement that can provide a range of experiences. 

Additional training will therefore take place in partner schools other than your 'attachment' schools. Support is available from your University tutor throughout your training, and also from experienced teachers accredited by the University as school based tutors.

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