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UndergraduateUniversity Centre Rotherham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
About this Course: Are you looking to develop your teaching skills and reflect on current ideas about education and training? This two year course allows you to creatively explore the professional opportunities open to you within the educational sector. Validated by the University of Hull, a high percentage of the course is focused on practical teaching. You will gain experience of learning and teaching alongside other teachers and trainers, with support from your tutors. Rotherham College has an experienced teaching team with a good reputation to ensure you receive a quality teaching and learning experience. You will also receive support from our learning Centre staff in relation to academic and research skills, and have access to modern teaching rooms with current software and a range of ICT resources. This course is delivered over two days or less. This programme is designed as in-service training for those already teaching in the lifelong learning sector. It provides a recognised professional qualification. Modules Covered:
- Principles and practice in post-compulsory education
- Practical teaching and learning
- Exploring specialist teaching (delivered online)
- Advanced professional practice in context
- Upon successful completion of this course you could go into employment as a college lecturer or teacher, curriculum team leader or a teacher in learning development.
- You should be in paid employment as a teacher or trainer for a minimum of 50 hours per year (100 hours in total) at a recognised training or education establishment. Voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable.
- Level 3 or equivalent qualification in your subject area
- A current, valid and clean DBS
- Qualification or competency at Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (e.g. GCSE, Functional Skills)
- A mentor suitably experienced in teaching your subject
Modules
This course includes the following units of study: •Principles and practice in post-compulsory education •Practical teaching and learning •Exploring specialist teaching (delivered online) •Advanced professional practice in context Assessment is completed using a variety of methods including observations, assignments, presentations and portfolios of evidence.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Entry requirements •You should be in paid employment, as a teacher or trainer for a minimum of 50 hours per year (100 hours in total) at a recognised training or education establishment. Voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable (please ask for more details) •A Level 3 or equivalent qualification in your subject area •Relevant work experience is required for vocational subjects •A current, valid and clean DBS •Qualification or competence at Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (e.g. GCSE, Functional Skills) •A mentor suitably experienced in teaching your subject specialism
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3450 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3450 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3450 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3450 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Rotherham
Eastwood Lane
Rotherham
S65 1EG