Become an inspiring confident teacher of primary-age children with this PGCE course designed to give you a secure understanding of primary teaching and learning. You also put theory into practice in the classroom on your placement as you move towards meeting the requirements for Qualified Teacher St
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Become an inspiring confident teacher of primary-age children with this PGCE course designed to give you a secure understanding of primary teaching and learning. You also put theory into practice in the classroom on your placement as you move towards meeting the requirements for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
This course offers you training across the 5-11 age range developing the skills and experience you need to teach core and foundation subjects using a variety of teaching approaches.
You attend subject-specific sessions lectures and seminars designed to develop awareness and understanding of general professional issues; the content of the National Curriculum; and practical guidance on aspects of teaching such as lesson planning and assessment.
Our partnerships with local schools give you opportunities to put your taught knowledge into practice on placements where you are supported and trained by experienced primary teachers.
When you successfully complete the course you achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) enabling you to work in a primary school as a teacher.
Why choose this course?
Study at our Bedford campus home to one of the largest education providers in the region with a long history of teacher education and an impressive graduate employment rate
Benefit from our well-established links to more than 500 schools across the eastern region a network that puts us at the forefront of educational developments
Hone your skills of critical self-evaluation and gain confidence in analysing your own practical experience during your school placements
Engage with relevant research literature and develop the skills of a reflective practitioner
Develop your creativity and team-working skills preparing you to influence and lead in educational settings while enhancing your own sense of independence
In addition to offering core PGCE places we work in close partnership with schools and academy trusts to deliver School Direct routes into teaching
Our University is proud of our super-diverse local and global community of students and staff.
All of us who work and learn within the University are committed to ensuring that all our work begins from the advancement of equity and a principle of inclusion where we respect the rights and dignity of all people whatever their background.
Diversity is one of our key strengths and fundamental to our success. We value the diversity of all, and recognise peoples’ distinct, intersectional identities and their role in enhancing our University community.
We want to ensure that everyone thrives and are treated equally and with respect and are committed to eliminate practices that undermine or are harmful to anyone involved in the activities of our University.
We therefore have a zero tolerance of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment of anyone connected with the University, specifically related to their race, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, disability, marital or partnership status or maternity and pregnancy and are committed to take appropriate action to address it. In addition we strive to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between all people at the University.
We are committed to a developing a culture of learning and will create an environment where people can address and debate differences and constantly reflect on practices to drive improvement.
We recognise that conversations and debate on areas of equality, diversity and inclusion are often challenging and that people will make mistakes. We will openly acknowledge our mistakes and take accountability to improve practices and ensure mistakes are not repeated.
Through our policies, practices and behaviours we will build a culture of equality, openness, inclusion, fairness and transparency. We will do this by avoiding assumptions and check in with peoples lived experience to ensure equity of opportunity.
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