English (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: 2X5X | Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: 2X5X | Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
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About this course
Our PGCE Secondary English pathway is an innovative Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This course combines university-led training with school-led placements to prepare effective English teachers. Gain curriculum knowledge and develop skills in pedagogy and reflective practice.
Experience teaching in diverse settings, including urban and rural placements and Welsh-medium schools. Professional teaching experience (PTE) and mentor support are key components, ensuring comprehensive development.
The programme emphasizes the importance of English in helping young people become confident, reflective, and competent communicators. Financial support is available through bursaries and scholarships.
Modules
The PGCE is a comprehensive, full-time academic and professional programme designed to prepare you for a successful teaching career. The programme spans 36 weeks, with approximately 12 weeks of university-based provision and at least 24 weeks based in schools.
Core Curriculum
Our newly accredited and innovative core curriculum forms the backbone of our Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme, it includes:
Compulsory Modules: These essential modules cover fundamental aspects of teaching and education.
Research Skill Development: You will develop critical research skills that are vital for reflective practice and continuous professional development.
Professional Pathway for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): This pathway ensures you meet the professional standards required for QTS.
Welsh Language Development Pathway: Enhance your ability to teach and communicate in Welsh, a valuable skill in our bilingual education system.
Bridging: Activities that seamlessly integrate theory with practical application, reinforcing your learning experience.
Electives: Choose a school-based experience in an area of interest to deepen your expertise and practical skills.
Alternative Setting: Gain insights by experiencing educational settings outside traditional schools, such as special education environments.
Modules:
The Learner: who am I teaching? (20 credits)
Leading the Learning (with QTS): what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits)
Welsh in Professional Practice (10 credits)
Learners, Schools and Communities: where am I teaching? (30 credits)
Researching the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits)
Assessment methods
The programme offers 60 credits at Masters level and 60 credits at Graduate Level. These are awarded on successful completion of module assessments which include:
Case studies
Portfolios
Video presentation
Research Project
All assessments are closely linked to practice and are designed to offer you the opportunity to develop teaching and learning that has a positive impact on children and young people.
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SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
Teacher Education
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English is one of the most popular degree subjects and in 2015, more than 11,000 students graduated with English degrees - although this does represent a fall from recent years. As good communication is so important to modern business, you can find English graduates in all parts of the economy, although obviously, you can't expect to get a job in science or engineering (computing is a different matter - it's not common but good language skills can be useful in the computing industry). There's little difference in outcomes between English language and English literature degrees, so don't worry and choose the one that suits you best. More English grads took another postgraduate course when they finished their degree than grads from any other subject - this is an important option. Teacher training was a common choice of second degree, as was further study of English, and journalism courses. But many English graduates changed course and trained in law, marketing or other languages -or even subjects further afield such as computing, psychology and even nursing. This is a very flexible degree which gives you a lot of options
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