If the answer is 'yes' the Certificate in Education/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - run by the college in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton - is right for you!
DurationIs this course right for me?
Are you passionate about your vocation and passing your skills and expertise on to others?
Thinking about a career in teaching post-compulsory education or training?
If the answer is 'yes' the Certificate in Education/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education - run by the college in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton - is right for you!
The programme is a two year course designed for lecturers/trainers/teachers already working in the education sector and provides a benchmark of a professional accreditation for people intending to carry out teaching in a post-compulsory education setting (PCE).
The course has a mandatory teaching practice requirement which must be completed in a 'full' teaching role If you are not in paid employment, you will need to make your own arrangements for gaining suitable teaching practice in the post-compulsory education sector.
We have high success rates on this course and excellent feedback from our past students many of whom have gone on to take up posts as lecturers in sport, hairdressing, IT, horticulture, engineering and construction.
Whilst you are on the course there will be opportunities to enhance your learning by listening to guest speakers and visiting the University of Wolverhampton to participate in talks and activities offered through CRADLE - the Centre for Research and Development in Lifelong Education.
CRADLE offers curriculum development, continuing professional development (CPD) and consultancy services, as well as undertakes research of national significance for the lifelong learning sector - for more information go to the CRADLE page on the University of Wolverhampton website
What will I learn?
During the course you will study the following modules:
Professional development
Principles and theories of teaching
Learning and assessment
Subject-specific studies
eLearning
Curriculum policy and practice
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course you will:
Develop your understanding of developing teaching and learning strategies
Learn how the post-compulsory education sector works and how the curriculum is planned for learners
Develop your confidence in planning interesting and engaging lessons
Understand how pedagogy is applied in the education sector
Develop, improve and reflect on your lesson planning skills
How will I be assessed?
This is an assignment based course and so there are no exams. You will be continually assessed throughout each module - including written and practical assessments and lesson observations in both years by peers and subject mentors.
How we Define Futures
The college is managed in four defined areas which all have a set of corporate values that are aligned to each area. All members of staff are expected to comply with all of our values across the college and not just in the area that they work. It is this collaborative approach, that will continue to make us a successful organisation.
British Values
Whilst the college has its own values, Britain also has values that all staff and students are expected to know.
Mutual Respect – Understanding that we don’t all share the same beliefs and values. Respect for others and their views.
Democracy – In Britain we have a culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Individual Liberty – In Britain we have protection of our rights and others we live and work with.
Acceptance of different faiths & beliefs – Embracing diversity and the importance of religion, traditions, cultural heritage and preferences.
Rule of Law – In Britain rules are fairly applied and enforced to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.
Strategy
KPIs
Student Engagement – Market Share %
Student Success – Positive Student Destination %
Business Success – EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortisation) %
People Engagement – Staff Engagement %
Values
Student Engagement – We value Students
Student Success – We value success & progression
Business Success – We value sustainable business
People Engagement – We value role models
Awards and Accreditations
City of Wolverhampton College is proud to have achieved the following accreditations. Many of these accreditations mean that the college has been through an assessment process that show that we meet set criteria that is assessed externally. In turn, these demonstrate that we are an organisation that aspires to excellence in all areas.
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