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Durham University School of Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary
Lynn NewtonProfessor of Primary Education
& Admissions Tutor
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About this presentation
• The City of Durham and Durham University
• The School of Education
• The PGCE (Primary) Course
• What to expect when you come for interview
• Some things to think about
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Durham and the University
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The School of Education
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About the PGCE (Primary) Course
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University-
based
•Subject knowledge
•Pedagogy
School- based
•Professional knowledge
•Practice
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University-based: subject knowledge
Core
subjects
•Over 50 hours for each subject
•English; Mathematics; Science
Foundation subjects
•12 hours for each subject
•Art & Design; Design & Technology; Geography; History; Information & Communications Technology; Modern Foreign Languages; Music; Physical Education
Plus RE
•also 12 hours
•Stands alongside the National Curriculum subjects but reflects the Agreed Syllabuses of various religions
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University-based: pedagogy• e.g. topics like managing behaviour; planning
for teaching and learning; monitoring and assessment; inclusion; Every Child Matters (ECM); English as an Additional Language (EAL); applying for jobs and interviews ….
Core Issues and Skills
• Two day blocks organised around in depth explorations of contemporary issues e.g. synthetic phonics, safeguarding children; behaviour management. Professional
Conferences
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So a “normal timetable” week for 2011-12 looks like this …
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School-based experiences
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•Two weeks home area school based experience (HASE)
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•Weekly serial visits (Thursdays & Fridays)
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•Visits include alternative placements: e.g. Nursery / KS3 / SEN
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•First placement (T1- 3 weeks & T2- 3 weeks)
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•Final placements (Term 3, 8 weeks)
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•Enhancement placements (Term 3, 2 we
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•Travel arrangements
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School-Based: The Partnership – the school training centres
STC = School Training Centre
STCC = School Training Centre Co-ordinator (the University representative in the School Cluster)
The STCC:
- acts as your school mentor
- oversees your files, etc.
- arranges your various placements in the cluster
- observes lessons
- writes a significant part of your reference.
Your university tutor
SCHOOL 1 - STC
School 2
School 3
School 4
School 5
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So the 2011-12 year looks like this …
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Plan for your interview day … Documentation check
Meeting with Admissions Tutor –
questions about the PGCE course
Group activity
Piece of personal reading / writing
Personal interview
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Assignments and Assessments …
Academic …
- Essay (5,000 words) @ Masters’ level
- Mini-study (5,000 words) @ Masters’ level
- QTS Portfolio (5,000 words)
Professional …
- School experience portfolio
- English, maths & science workbooks
- Record of Achievement
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In addition ... You will be expected to attend the Pre-Course Day on July 2nd
2012 where preparation tasks are set.
Provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for England is required.
The PGCE credits can be used as Year 1 of the MA(QTS).
You need CRB clearance before starting – anyone not CRB cleared when school placements begin may be required to withdraw from the programme.
The PGCE is a very demanding course!
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Finally ....
- We would normally give conditional or unconditional offers but …
All PGCE places for 2012 entry will be offered conditionally at this time, dependent on government allocations through the Training and Development Agency (TDA).
- If you have any questions you can ask any of the staff you meet on your visit – we will be glad to help.
- We look forward to meeting you.