Course summary
This PGCE Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) course will allow you to build on knowledge from your degree level study and develop specialist skills and knowledge in teaching and supporting learners in the post-14 sector. You will have experience or knowledge of the sector through previous study, employment, voluntary work or personal experience and be able to apply it in a real context. You will have a patient and caring nature, be understanding, and have good interpersonal skills. As part of the course, you will undertake a work placement of 100 hours within a SEND setting to develop your teaching style and practice. Once you complete this course you will be eligible to apply for QTLS, which is as highly regarded as QTS by employers.
Modules
Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training; Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training; Understanding Theories and Frameworks for Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities; Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training; Wider Professional Practice, Action Learning for Teaching in a Specialist Area of Disability.
Assessment method
Observation of Teaching Practice; Teaching Portfolios; Written assignments; Presentations.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:2 in the relevant Level 6 qualification
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4625 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £4625 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £4625 | Whole course |
| Wales | £4625 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA