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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Coleraine Campus.
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Coleraine Campus.
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Select a an exam type
The aim of a PGCE is to prepare the student to become a competent teacher. This is achieved through a variety of teaching and learning methods which are summarised below:Lectures• Tutorials: group or individually designed to advise in the preparation for school experience, curriculum projects and/or school based investigations.• Practicals: involving simulations, role-play, practical activities and school experience.• Workshops: designed primarily to allow students to examine the relationship between theoretical perspectives introduced in lectures and their main subject specialism. AssessmentPerformance on the course will be assessed through coursework and school experience.
Students should have a. English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C or a qualification that is equivalent in breadth and depth to a GCSE e.g. Irish Leaving Certificate. Please note that Essential/Key Skills is not accepted). b. An Honours degree normally in the specialist subject (Art and Design, English with Drama and Media Studies, Geography, History, Home Economics, Music Education, Physical Education, Technology and Design) in an appropriate NI curriculum subject. In the case of a combined Honours degree at least 50% shall be in the specialist subject. (N.B. The normal minimum offer standard is a 2:2 Honours). c. All applicants need to provide evidence of knowledge, interest and experience in working with young people of post-primary age.
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£9,535 per year
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