Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
| Start/End Date |
Day |
Course Code |
Start Time |
End Time |
Location |
Fee |
|
TBC
|
Mon |
Y236/Y001
|
17:00 |
21:00 |
High Melton |
£1475.00 |
*The above fee is for 2011/2012 only. There may be an increase
of fees for the second year of the course.
Course Description
A two-year, in-service, part-time programme which includes
lectures, workshops, tutorials and lesson observations. Assessment
strategies include: assignments, reports, presentations, evaluative
and reflective accounts, portfolio of evidence of teaching
practice.
Course Structure
A total of eight level six credited modules will be covered
over the years of the programme. The credit ratings are shown
below:
Year One
| Planning to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector |
15 |
| Theories and Principles of the Learning and Teaching |
15 |
| Developing Specialist Skills (stage 1) |
15 |
| Assessment for Learning |
15 |
Year Two
| Continuing Personal and Professional Development |
15 |
| Wider Professional Practice |
15 |
| Developing Specialist Professional Skills (stage 2) |
15 |
| Curriculum Development for Inclusive Practice |
15 |
Within these module core competencies ILT, Language, Literacy
and Numeracy will be addressed.
Each applicant must have access to a mentor in the workplace who
can offer support during the qualification.
Three lesson observations will be undertaken by a course tutor
and two by your mentor or a subject specialist in your area of
teaching.
Entry Requirements
All learners will need to complete an
application and interview prior to enrolling.
A first degree or equivalent, from a
recognised university, usually in the subject specialist field.
150 hours paid teaching/training employment
within the Lifelong Learning sector, over the two years of the
programme.
Candidates will be required to undergo initial
core competencies assessment
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they carry out
the duties associated with a full teacher role
The full teacher role is performed by someone who:
- Uses materials they have designed and
evaluated
- Teaches across a range of levels, subjects
and learner types
- Teaches across or contributes to a range of
programmes of varying lengths
Course Progression
A full range of higher degree level courses such as Master’s
qualifications in Educational Studies or a subject specific
postgraduate qualification. Previous students have progressed to
develop and deliver a wide range of higher level courses.
Course Career Prospects
- Students may progress to become lecturers in Further Education
colleges, teaching students on programmes such as NVQ, HND to
Vocational courses
- Other Students may wish to become lecturers in the
post-compulsory education and training sector, including Higher
Education, adult education, Voluntary and community training
organisations.
- If you are unsure about your career progression please contact
the Careers Team
For Specific Course Information Contact
Ivor Jones, Course Leader PGCE/CERT ED Phone 01302 553626 or
e-mail ivor.jones@don.ac.uk
Disclaimer: All courses are
run subject to numbers, and every effort is made to ensure the
information on this leaflet is correct. Doncaster College reserves
the right to amend the contents as deemed necessary.