Course summary
The primary teacher education course is designed for graduates who are committed to becoming primary school teachers. It trains you to teach children in the five to 11 age range. You could also be eligible for the highest range of tax-free training bursaries. As a trainee, you will learn how to teach the entire primary curriculum as well as choosing a particular route. The Early Years route is designed for graduates who are interested in teaching children aged three to seven, but this will not restrict you to working with this age group. East London offers multicultural, multilingual and vibrant schools in which to learn, but your training at UEL will qualify you to teach anywhere in England or Wales. Our PGCE team is made up of experienced practitioners who have worked in a range of primary and Early Years settings across London as classroom teachers, curriculum coordinators, advisory teachers and school leaders. At UEL you will be part of a diverse community of students. We want to bring to east London a teacher workforce that reflects the local community and, in 2013-14, 24 per cent of our Primary PGCE trainees were men.
Modules
Year 1 The Primary Early Years postgraduate course is made up of three core modules to enhance trainee teachers' professional skills. The Active Enquiry and Intervention module fosters critical thinking and reflective practice through action research and evidence-based teaching. It will enable you to apply research in classroom settings. The School-based Learning: Reflections of Practice module provides practical teaching experience in a primary school, supported by mentors and grounded in current research, to meet Qualified Teacher Status standards. The Developing and Extending Understanding of a Specific Subject/Area module integrates theory and practice. It will deepen your understanding of children's learning and pedagogy through observation and reflection. Active Enquiry and Intervention Impacting upon Learner Progress (Core Modules) Learning outcomes To develop knowledge and understanding of critical thinking, reflective practice and educational research. To develop an awareness of action research - its processes, practices and relevance for reflective educational practice and change. To develop knowledge of pedagogy, through primary research and the critical evaluation of theory and literature. For trainee teachers to carry out a classroom intervention informed by reading and research activity and to reflect critically on the process. To demonstrate a practical appreciation of evidence-informed teaching. To identify appropriate classroom strategies to develop learning and teaching which are informed through educational research, evidence and scholarship. To apply classroom strategies informed by scholarship to a specific educational context and setting. School-based learning: reflections of practice (Core Modules) This module focuses on the development of professional practice in a practical context, providing an initial experience of teaching and learning in a primary school environment. It emphasises best practices in primary teaching, based on current research. With the support of an experienced mentor, this module aims to: Support you in understanding a range of key issues and curriculum initiatives related to teaching practice, and to implement this knowledge during your school-based experience. Enable you to meet the relevant Teachers’ Standards for Qualified Teacher Status. Enable you to support children’s learning and development effectively in the classroom. Developing and extending understanding of a specific subject/area (Core Modules) This module aims to support trainees in engaging with theory and research to reflect on and enhance classroom practice and pedagogy. Its objectives include: Understanding the development of children’s learning, drawing on contributions from key theorists and identifying different pedagogic models. Providing a review of relevant background reading. Monitoring and evaluating children’s learning development through observational records. Appraising learning with a focus on a specific student. Reflecting on the implementation of pedagogic models or theoretical perspectives, and identifying modifications or adaptations for future practice.
Assessment method
Your course will lead to the recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You also have to complete assignments that contribute to your understanding of teaching and learning and carry academic credit, leading to the award of a PGCE. You will complete two Level 7 (master's level) assignments. For both of these, you will need to read and understand literature about good practice and then think and write about your own practice. The 60 Level 7 credits will contribute to the PGCE award.
Entry requirements
Accepted Qualifications Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) or equivalent in any subject. GCSE English, Maths and Science grade A*-C/9-4. Satisfactory references. Satisfactory personal statement. International Qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD