Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary (with Qualified Teacher Status QTS)

by Newcastle University Claim Listing

The Primary PGCE is built on a consideration of the relationship between theory, practice and research.

£9250

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10 Months

Course Details

Overview

The Primary PGCE is built on a consideration of the relationship between theory, practice and research.

It provides the professional expertise to teach children aged 5-11 years. The emphasis is on learning from experience through reflection and enquiry.

You'll undertake a combination of academic and professional study. This is to achieve recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

During the PGCE you undertake 60 credits of master's level modules. When you pass all components, you graduate with the PGCE at master's level and will be recommended for QTS.

What you'll learn

Course modules revolve around school and classroom practice.

The course consists of school experience, primary professional studies and curriculum studies. The focus on professional studies and curriculum studies. This prepares you for delivering the National Curriculum. You will cover:

  • art

  • design and technology

  • English

  • geography

  • history

  • information and communication technology

  • mathematics

  • music

  • physical education

  • religious education

  • science

We also offer expertise in historical, philosophical and sociological perspectives on education.

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

The course begins at the start of September and completes in the following July.

It is delivered by the education section of the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences.

We work in strong partnership with local primary schools. This partnership provides a wealth of experience and opportunities for critical reflection.

The course covers all aspects of the primary school national curriculum. It explores both Key Stages 1 and 2.

School placements provide you with the opportunity to take charge of the whole class. You'll receive support from an experienced teacher. The course is structured around school term dates rather than university semesters.

  • Newcastle Branch

    King's Rd, Newcastle

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