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PostgraduateCourse summary
Have you ever considered training to become a teacher in the post-compulsory sector? This wide and varied sector includes colleges, Universities, charities, private companies, the emergency services, NHS, independent education settings, and specialist education settings. The experiences you will gain during the year at your own teaching placement means that you can gain valuable teaching experience with the support of a mentor who can help you as you develop the skills and knowledge covered on the course and to identify immediate links between the course content and your teaching practice. The team pride themselves on offering innovative and creative teaching strategies which take advantage of new technologies and approaches, which are designed to give you the key skills for success when you complete your qualification. We work closely with a wide range of businesses and agencies to continue to develop additional opportunities for each of our learners at all stages of this course.
Modules
Modules: Certificate in Education: The Reflective Practitioner (L4, Core) Preparing to Teach in Post-compulsory Education and Training (L4, Core) Connecting Theories of Learning, Teaching and Assessment (L4, Core) Enhancing Learning through Creative and Innovative Practice (L5, Core) The Reflective Professional (L5, Core) plus one optional module Contemporary Issues in PCET (L5, Optional) ALN and Inclusive Practice (L5, Optional)
Assessment method
You will undertake practical-based assignments throughout the course. The course team is responsive to creative use of assessment strategies that facilitate and support learners’ styles of learning. Tutor, mentor and peer observations are integral to the programme. Assessment strategies include: Microteach simulation Reflective Blogs Essay Report Literature Review Academic Poster
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:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold at least a level 3 qualification in their subject discipline. Applicants are required to have an up to date DBS in place before they start the programme and must have access to an appropriate teaching placement.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £4500 | Year 1 |
| England | £4500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
This fee is billed annually for 2 years.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW