PGCert Tertiary Education with Teaching Qualification (Further Education) - in-service
University of Stirling
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OverviewThis is the recognised teaching qualification for people who are already lecturing in further education – called In-Service. The course is based on the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges (2018), and is fully accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.If you’re a lecturer and already teach in a further education college, or similar environment, you can complement your previous experience and qualifications with a postgraduate degree in TQFE. The ...Read more

Overview

This is the recognised teaching qualification for people who are already lecturing in further education – called In-Service. The course is based on the Professional Standards for Lecturers in Scotland’s Colleges (2018), and is fully accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

If you’re a lecturer and already teach in a further education college, or similar environment, you can complement your previous experience and qualifications with a postgraduate degree in TQFE. The course is also suitable for anyone who works in other education and training contexts in post-compulsory education.

Throughout the course you’ll develop your personal and professional abilities to help you adopt greater responsibility and leadership in your own work environment.

The University of Stirling have been delivering the TQFE course for 15 years. The course integrates a range of pedagogic techniques which aim to encourage you to engage with academic and policy literature and to communicate with your peers as part of a ‘professional learning community’. Both face-to-face sessions and a variety of online technologies are used to deliver the course.

Course objectives

  • Enhance awareness of appropriate professional values, attributes and aspirations of the vocational educator.
  • Encourage innovation and creativity in teaching/learning and wider professional practice.
  • Support the development of a ‘practitioner enquiry’ approach throughout and beyond the programme.
  • Develop digital practitioners who are confident in employing digital technologies where appropriate.
  • Support the growth of a ‘leader of learning’ mindset in support of students, colleagues and self.

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33/101
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11th
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53rd
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Ashley
22 Feb 24

The campus setting is gorgeous and with all of the natural green space around, you are never short of things to do! It's also quite close to the city centre where you can find..Read more

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27 Nov 23

The university is the best place to study and live and excellent environment and well trained staff...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) in a relevant subject or equivalent is required. You must also be employed in an appropriate work environment e.g. a college or similar organisation.

Tuition fees

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£1,820 per year

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20-credit module fee: £303

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This course is only available to students with a tuition fee status of UK.

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The campus setting is gorgeous and with all of the natural green space around, you are never short of things to do! It's also quite close to the city centre where you can find...
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27 Nov 23
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The university is the best place to study and live and excellent environment and well trained staff....
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University of Stirling
University of Stirling ,Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bridge of Allan  0.8 miles away

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