Course summary

This is a Masters-level qualification in teacher education. WHY THIS PROGRAMME The programme consists of 18 weeks study at University and 18 weeks of school experience in our partner schools. As an aspiring teacher, this programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and values you need to become the committed professional necessary for today’s schools. You will be helped to develop your subject-specific knowledge and creative ways to enthuse and educate children. There is an emphasis on reflective practice linked to professional standards to help you become a reflective practitioner in the classroom. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The programme will prepare you to meet the demands of the profession through the following areas of study: PROFESSIONAL ENQUIRY UNDERSTANDING LEARNING AND TEACHING LEARNING AND TEACHING IN THE PRIMARY CURRICULUM PGDE WITH TEACHING QUALIFICATION: SCHOOL EXPERIENCE Programme alteration or discontinuation The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract. CAREER PROSPECTS GTC Qualification You will have the General Teaching Council (GTC) for Scotland qualification to pursue teaching roles in schools. Many of our graduates are teaching not only in Scotland’s primary and secondary schools, but throughout the UK and further abroad.