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UCAS Code: QXXX Course Length: 1 Year Full-Time Start Dates: September 2021 Faculty: Education Location: Edge Hill University Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. This PGCE will equip you with a range of academic, professional and vocational knowledge, understanding, skills and values necessary to become a high quality and skilled teacher of English. The programme aims to develop reflective and analytical skills as well as providing practical experience in planning effective lessons and learning strategies. Hands-on classroom experience, and opportunities will further your own subject knowledge and introduce you to a wide range of exciting, innovative and interactive methods, including the use of Drama and ICT, to develop secondary school students’ understanding and use of English, and their literary knowledge. Discover how to develop the literary knowledge and appreciation of secondary school pupils aged 11-16 as you learn innovative approaches to teaching English and gain Qualified Teacher Status. International Students Can Apply Professional Practice Placements Professional Accreditation PGCE Secondary English with QTS (11-16) http://ehu.ac.uk/qxxx 1 Published 27 Oct 2020, 11:03

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UCAS Code: QXXX

Course Length: 1 Year Full-Time

Start Dates: September 2021

Faculty: Education

Location: Edge Hill University

Successful completion of the programme leads torecommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.

This PGCE will equip you with a range of academic,professional and vocational knowledge, understanding,skills and values necessary to become a high quality andskilled teacher of English.

The programme aims to develop reflective and analyticalskills as well as providing practical experience in planningeffective lessons and learning strategies. Hands-onclassroom experience, and opportunities will further yourown subject knowledge and introduce you to a widerange of exciting, innovative and interactive methods,including the use of Drama and ICT, to develop secondaryschool students’ understanding and use of English, andtheir literary knowledge.

Discover how to develop the literary knowledge and appreciation of secondary schoolpupils aged 11-16 as you learn innovative approaches to teaching English and gainQualified Teacher Status.

International Students Can Apply Professional Practice Placements Professional Accreditation

PGCE Secondary English with QTS (11-16)

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If you are a graduate and want to develop the literaryknowledge and appreciation of secondary school pupilsaged 11 to 16, this is the programme for you.

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

You will start with an extensive subject knowledge andunderstanding audit. This will identify your mainstrengths and weaknesses, and enable your tutor to focuson your individual development needs.

During 12 weeks of study on campus, you will develop:

• Knowledge of essential educational theory;

• Awareness of appropriate and innovative teachingand assessment methods, including group work,role play and focussed literacy sessions;

• Strategies to encourage students' understandingand use of English, including using drama, film andICT;

• Understanding of the curriculum;

• Ability to plan lessons effectively, incorporatinglively, interactive techniques to help studentsdevelop confidence and self-esteem;

• Excellent working knowledge of the latest ICT toolsand software used in schools;

• Greater subject knowledge and professional andacademic skills;

• Wider awareness of your role within the teachingprofession through study of professional values.

How will I study?

A combination of academic study, group discussion andreflection, presentations and simulations, and practicalwork-based learning in the classroom will give you all theknowledge and skills you need to become a creative andinnovative teacher. The programme aims to develop areflective and critically analytical approach to education.

You will spend 26 weeks on placement in schools,colleges and other settings, putting your training intopractice through assisting in and taking responsibility forclasses, and working alongside mentors and peers tofurther your professional development. The focus initiallyis on observation and supporting teaching and learning.Your teaching timetable will increase as your training

progresses and you become more confident andcompetent in the classroom.

How will I be assessed?

A balanced combination of coursework and observedclassroom experience will be assessed against academiccriteria at Level 7 and the QTS Standards. Various othertasks will enable you to show your competence in ICT andother areas of English.

Before the end of your PGCE you will need to complete aCareer Entry and Development Profile (CEDP) which actsas a useful bridge between your initial teacher trainingprogramme and your Induction Year as a Newly QualifiedTeacher.

Who will be teaching me?

Friendly, supportive tutors from across the Faculty ofEducation, including English specialists, Drama expertsand ICT practitioners, to give you a thorough knowledgeof current methods of teaching English, and guidance inthe practical application of that knowledge.

A Great Study Environment

The Faculty of Education has been at the forefront ofteacher education for more than 130 years and todayenjoys the enviable position of being one of the country'sleading providers of education, training and research forthe children's workforce.

Housed in a state-of-the-art £9m building, the Faculty ofEducation's facilities include a 300-seat lecture theatre,five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching roomscomplete with the latest technology.

The Faculty has a strong commitment to practice-basedlearning and has developed partnerships with over 2,000schools and colleges, local authorities and professionalassociations.

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Modules

SEN4010: Developing Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy in English (30 credits)Developing Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy in English prepares you to become an outstanding teacher with thedesire and capability to continually improve your subject knowledge and pedagogy in order to enhance the learning ofpupils throughout your future teaching career. The module has a joint academic and professional focus and is centredon strands such as enhancing your subject knowledge, developing curriculum knowledge, examining subject pedagogyand its application to practice, linking your training to school improvement via dissemination in placement settings, andcritically reflecting on practice.

SEN4011: Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning in English (30 credits)Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning in English enables you to consider effective teaching in English throughthe discussion and evaluation of alternative approaches. In addition, the module will analyse the role of English in thecurriculum and examine how it contributes to a range of whole-school issues. There will be a clear focus on theplanning, teaching and assessment cycle, which lies at the heart of the most effective professional practice, and onevaluation and review, which lies at the heart of ongoing professional development.

SEN4012: Research and Practice in English (30 credits)Research and Practice in English provides an opportunity to individualise and extend your learning throughengagement with areas of particular interest, expertise and/or identified areas for development within Englisheducation. The module will enable you to engage in relevant classroom-based research in order to make informedjudgements and decisions which impact on teaching and learning. These research outcomes will not only improve yourindividual practice but will also benefit the educational settings in which the research is conducted. The modulepresents the scope for this research to take place in a variety of educational settings and to reflect current andemerging educational policies and initiatives.

SRP4001: Reflective Professional Practice (30 credits)Reflective Professional Practice clearly links reflective based practice with theory to engage you with the main areasof debate within the evolving policies and practices of the educational world and enable you to apply what you learnfrom this to your practice. The aim is for you to become a reflective practitioner in line with the Teachers' Standards(2012). The module will encourage you to apply and develop your understanding of the links between professionaldevelopment and theory while also consolidating within you the holistic professionalism of a training teacher.

SRP4002: Professional Practice 1 (30 credits)Professional Practice 1 is a school-based module which introduces you to practical aspects of the role of a teacher. Thefocus initially is on observation and supporting teaching and learning as you engage in teaching commitments in linewith your individual training needs. You will progress to undertake approximately 50% of a full teaching timetable anddevelop responsibilities for planning, teaching and assessing learners. Regular self-target setting and reflection,supported by practice-based mentors, are key features of the module.

SRP4003: Professional Practice 2 (30 credits)Professional Practice 2 provides a final phase to your professional practice in a different educational setting to that ofyour previous placement. The module takes place in a school which will provide the necessary progression andconsolidation of your skills as you undertake approximately 70% of a full teaching timetable. The aim is for you tobecome autonomous in your needs and targets, ready to graduate as a Newly Qualified Teacher.

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120 academic credits are studied on the programme in total, in addition to 60 ungraded credits for the ProfessionalPractice modules.

Timetables

Timetables for your induction week are normally available in August prior to enrolment. You can expect to receiveyour timetable for the rest of the academic year during your induction week. While we make every effort to ensurethat timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellationof, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry Requirements

To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have:

• A degree equivalent to UK first-class orsecond-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevantsubject from a UK university. Non-relevant subjectsmay be considered if you have an A Level (orequivalent qualification) in English and a willingnessto engage in subject knowledge enhancement;

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at GradeC or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification);

• Satisfactory levels of Information andCommunications Technology competence;

• A commitment to, and understanding of, secondaryeducation, demonstrating the personal attributes,values and motivation required to train as ateacher.

Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training,level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are notconsidered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 inEnglish Language and Mathematics.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University’s entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University youwill be required to meet the Department for Education'sstandards for physical and mental fitness to teach andclearance to work with children. Further information,including a Declaration of Health questionnaire anddetails of how to apply for a Disclosure and BarringService (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to youafter you have firmly accepted an offer.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score nolower than 6.0 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Are there any alternative ways to meet theentry requirements?

If you want to teach English but have an insufficient levelof the subject in your degree, our subject knowledgeenhancement course in English could help prepare you totrain to teach the subject effectively.

Some offers will be conditional upon completing a subjectknowledge enhancement course but the enhancementprogramme does not necessarily qualify you for a placeon the PGCE Secondary English (Age Phase 11-16) withQTS unless this is made clear at the time the offer ismade. This will be discussed with you if you are called foran interview.

An early application to join this PGCE is advised if youwish to have the option of completing a subjectknowledge enhancement course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning'). This may include credit orlearning undertaken at another university.

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim forrecognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's academic regulations (sections C7 andF3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

This PGCE is accredited by the Department forEducation. Successful completion of the programme willenable you to gain recommendation for Qualified TeacherStatus (QTS). You will be well placed to progress intoemployment as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) ofEnglish at secondary school level.

Our proactive careers advisory service can help you tofind job vacancies and offers in-depth advice on teacherjob applications and interviews, to help you secure work.

Teaching is a rewarding job and there are many ways inwhich you could progress in your career, either in theclassroom or in a leadership role. For more information,see www.education.gov.uk.

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Finance

Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK student who will be joiningthis PGCE in academic year 2021/22, the tuition fee willbe £9,250 (subject to final Government approval). Tuitionfees for international students enrolling on theprogramme in academic year 2021/22 are £13,500.Exemptions apply for EU students who have settled orpre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, aswell as Irish nationals, who may be eligible for the UKtuition fee rate.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this PGCE canapply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government tocover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrollingon the programme may also be eligible to apply foradditional funding to help with living costs.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK students joining thisprogramme in academic year 2021/22, together withdetails of how to apply for potential funding, please viewour Money Matters 2021/22 guide atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/pgcefinance2021.

EU students who have settled or pre-settled status underthe EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply forfinancial support. Irish nationals should apply to StudentUniversal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timePGCE students.

These scholarships aren't linked to academic success andcelebrate determination, talent and achievement beyondyour coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise,ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS Teacher Training atwww.ucas.com/apply/teacher-training.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucasteachertraining tofind out more about the application process.

Further information for international students about howto apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge HillUniversity, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by

attending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about our full range of events forprospective students, including campus tours and virtualactivities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of PGCEsbefore you apply, you can order a PGCE prospectus atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/pgceprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: [email protected]

If you would like to talk to the programme leader aboutthe course in more detail, please contact:

• Natalie Reynolds

• Tel: 01695 650766

• Email: [email protected]

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email [email protected] withany queries about overseas study.

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