Course summary

The structure of our PGCEs includes both school-based and university-based learning. On our secondary PGCEs, around two-thirds of your time will be spent in secondary schools, academies and colleges on placements. When on placement, you will observe and teach classes under the guidance of an experienced teacher. You will also have a mentor to help you to plan lessons, deal with marking and assessment, and improve your teaching skills. Peer observations of lessons will enable you to participate actively in your own and your fellow students' development as teachers. You will be provided with a significant amount of responsibility to develop your own teaching style, set targets, take your own initiatives and evaluate your own work in planning, teaching and assessing. Your remaining time will be spent at the University, for example in lectures and seminars, and in subject-specific groups. We will support your training to become a secondary school teacher by providing:

• a quality teaching experience in our partner schools and colleges;

• a study of current, challenging educational issues;

• careers planning and early professional development;

• guidance and support from experienced tutors and mentors;

• opportunities for reflective practice and research.