Course summary
This course offers an immersive and inspiring, school-centred training route into teaching. At Worcester the PGCE: School Direct Primary is tailored to your needs - building on your existing strengths and expertise. Our course is inclusive and innovative in its design and delivery, and places you at the heart of a thriving school community from day one. Key features
- Full immersion in the daily life of a school and all the existing challenges that brings
- Breadth and depth of experience across a range of schools
- Outstanding additional opportunities for enrichment and extension
- A dynamic taught programme, ensuring depth and breadth across all Early Years and Primary subjects
- Unparalleled personal and academic support throughout the programme and beyond
Modules
- The Developing Teacher (30 credits at Masters level)
- The Learning Child (30 credits at Masters Level)
- Life in School: School Experience (Qualified Teacher Status)
Assessment method
The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of subject audits, formative assessments, tasks completed during lectures and enhancement activities. Assessment methods include an assignment for both Level 7 modules, the Developing Teacher and the Learning Child. You will be involved in assessing your teaching skills and competence as they develop through the use of a Reflective Portfolio to which you, teachers and tutors contribute. You will engage in a range of assessments during school experience, all of which combine as components towards your final award. Throughout your course, you will be supported to prepare for your first year of teaching through the Career Entry Profile, as part of your Continuing Professional Development.
Entry requirements
Please see the University website for full and up-to-date entry requirements. An Honours degree normally (2:2) or higher from a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification. Applicants with a 3rd class degree will be considered on an individual basis; Grade C/level 4 at GCSE in English Language, Mathematics and Science (or equivalent) passed at 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; The DfE requires all trainee teachers to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which the applicant will need to pay for.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ