Secondary in Drama (Lead School Partner Route) PGCE with QTS
University of Chester
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus

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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus

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In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Drama (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils learning. You will learn how ...Read more

In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Drama (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning. You will learn how to encourage young peoples understanding and performance of Drama through your subject specialism. The Subject Enrichment Week for Drama trainees has to date included Amsterdam, Venice, Barcelona, and Prague. Trainees are given the opportunity to work with teachers, performers and academics from schools, theatres and university, as appropriate, during the course of the week. You will be encouraged to consider the historical and cultural context of the theatre and educational drama practice you engage with in comparison to that of the UK. A journal of thoughts and experiences will also be developed during this time. On your return to the UK, trainees have devised group or individual projects, which formed the basis for schemes of work and practical workshops delivered at partnership schools. The course is designed to ensure you are confident in all basic national curriculum requirements.

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35th
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56th

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally: Hold or be expected to gain a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject. Have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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