Course summary
This course offers unique opportunities to:
- Develop your own philosophy for learning and teaching in English
- Enrich your subject knowledge drawing on the expertise of an experienced English tutor
- Engage in practical drama workshops
- Benefit from resources and a bespoke workshop delivered by the National Association of Teachers of English
- Attend an ‘A’ level English Sixth Form Conference alongside pupils from Partnerships schools and take part in workshops
- Attend two lectures at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-Upon-Avon (Cost: £20) and free entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
- Talk to book reviewers of young adult fiction and get up to date guidance on reading resources
- Explore your vision of purposeful and creative teaching of English with expert guidance
- Enjoy collaborative learning with peers as you develop your own practice
- Develop your own understanding of how to teach English effectively to 11-18 year-olds
- Develop the skills to be a self-reflective classroom practitioner
- Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to have a successful career in teaching
Modules
- Subject Knowledge with a Deep Understanding
- Specialist Subject Opportunities
- Pedagogy
- Professional Studies
- Enhancement Activities
- Your career
Assessment method
- School experience in a range of settings.
- Professional Studies sessions in school and at University.
- University-led workshops, lectures, seminars, fieldwork and guest lectures.
- Study of key texts and supplementary reading.
- Participation in high level professional discussion, peer presentations and debate.
- Directed studies, case studies and problem solving tasks; development of practice-based competence and skills of critical reflection through guided individual mentoring during placements.
- One-to-one academic and personal tutorial support including access to our first class Firstpoint services
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Secondary
Entry requirements
Please see the University website for up-to-date and more comprehensive entry requirements. Honours degree (normally 2:2 or higher) from a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification, in English Language or Literature, or a very closely related subject. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis. Grade C/4 at GCSE in English (or equivalent) passed at the time of entry. Grade C/4 at GCSE in Maths (or equivalent) passed at the time of entry. School experience is desirable, but not essential prior to an interview. At interview we will discuss relevant prior school experience or opportunities applicants have had to work with school aged children. It is at this point that we would discuss with a candidate whether additional school experience would support an individual in their decision that teaching is right for them
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see the university website for fee details.
Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ