Course summary
The Further Education and Skills sector plays a vital role in supporting diverse learners and can have a profound impact on the lives of students. This PGCE in Further Education and Skills will prepare you for a career in the sector by focusing on work-based learning in the local community. You’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery as you develop your professional identity as an educator – giving you the confidence you need to shape learning, teaching and education. Studying with NTU, you’ll cover key educational theories and get to grips with curriculum design and planning. You’ll gain the skills and hands-on experience to become a resilient and accomplished practitioner. This course is designed for you if you are new to working as a practitioner in an educational setting. We’ll provide you with an exciting and rewarding placement opportunity where you’ll give real-life context to your learning as you carry out teaching practice alongside your studies.
Modules
This course is delivered on a full-time and part-time basis. For the part-time course, you will need to be in a teaching role. Full-time: This is a work-based course where you’ll carry out teaching practice alongside university sessions. Students are assessed on both coursework and their teaching practice. The focus of assessments is determined by the student's own practice and subject specialism. Key Educational Theories (20 credit points) This module will introduce you to key educational theory. You’ll interpret a range of expert advice to promote learner progress and wellbeing and enhance your own practice. Sequencing Learning (40 credit points) As part of this module, you’ll create a scheme of work or a sequence of lessons in your subject specialism. The module is aligned to the placement/ work-based practice. Portfolio (60 credit points) Over the duration of the course, you'll compile a portfolio of professional development. You will complete reflective activities, undertake lesson observations and extensively evidence your progression. Part-time: This is a work-based course that will promote putting learning theories and strategies into your own practice. You will have a part time or full-time teaching role, with a minimum of 75 teaching hours each year of the two-year programme. You will be required to attend university one evening a week. Students are assessed on both coursework and their teaching practice. The focus of assessments is determined by the student's own practice and subject specialism. Key Educational Theories (20 credit points) This module will introduce you to key educational theory. You’ll interpret a range of expert advice to promote learner progress and wellbeing and enhance your own practice. Sequencing Learning (40 credit points) As part of this module, you’ll create a scheme of work or a sequence of lessons in your subject specialism. The module is aligned to the placement/ work-based practice. Portfolio (60 credit points) Over the duration of the course, you'll compile a portfolio of professional development. You will complete reflective activities, undertake lesson observations and extensively evidence your progression.
Entry requirements
a UK honours degree, at a minimum Third Class in the intended subject specialism; relevant work experience will strengthen your application. Other requirements: 1) a relevant placement opportunity with a current employer, or have an appropriate agreed placement arranged prior to applying; and 2) an Interview 3) an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and any other safeguarding checks that may be necessary; and 4) GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum grade C / 4 or equivalent; and 5) two academic or vocational references.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ