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Qualification
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
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Location
Walsall
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Why choose this course?
Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education with Mathematics provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the primary school sector. The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.
The PGCE in Primary Education with Mathematics is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school.
You will focus on the teaching of the National Curriculum for primary schools and specialise in teaching Key Stages 1 and 2 whilst also having valuable opportunities to experience alternative educational settings such as Early Years, Secondary, SEND and transition. The course will also provide you with valuable understanding of early years practice in mathematics as well as the transition/practices into Key Stage 3.
What happens on the course?
Over the one year course, you will undertake University-based learning at Walsall Campus, and you will spend at least 120 days divided between two different schools across the 3-11 age range within the Primary age phase.
Your University tutor team is available to assist you throughout your training, supporting development of reflection.
Every effort is made to ensure that high-quality school placements are provided to you, facilitating learning through observing, co-teaching and being observed by experienced teachers in the classroom.
Teaching on the course comprises a variety of methodologies that will prepare you for life in the classroom including teacher-led discussions, pupil-led exploration, peer-group discovery, problem based learning, e-learning and the provision of individual targets.
You will be assessed in a variety of ways including written assignments classroom based investigation and other school-based activities, and appraisal of practical teaching skills.
Tuition fees
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£ 15,995per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Wolverhampton
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University League Table
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University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, England
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