Teaching post 14, PGCE (in service) Level 7 Part Time - University of Huddersfield

Course content & format

An award of University of Huddersfield

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module develops your understanding of how people learn in the lifelong learning

sector, the role of the teacher and your professional expectations. It

introduces the latest research on teaching, learning and assessment and develops

your ability to apply this evidence in designing inclusive lessons. You will

develop the core skills that teachers need to promote learning for all learners,

including neurodiverse students and learnerswith specific needs. You will learn

about the role of emerging technologies in learning design. The role of

assessment and coaching principles in enabling learning and achievement will

also be examined.

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module involves practice-focused professional development. It introduces the

core practices of ambitious subject teaching and develops your ability to apply

current pedagogical thinking to practice. It explores the values that guide your

pedagogical approach, knowledge of your subject specialism and your

understanding of how you are learning to teach. You will explore the distinction

between subject knowledge and subject pedagogy and examine inclusive approaches

to specialist teaching, learning and assessment that are based on educational

evidence. You will consider your teaching effectiveness and engage in personal

and professional development planning against the appropriate professional

standards. Subject-specific mentoring is an integral part of the teaching and

learning strategy in this module. As well as developing your knowledge about

teaching in general, your specialist mentor will support you to acquire

experience in teaching your specialist subject, including the development of

subject-specialist teaching and learning resources.

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module will develop your critical understanding of policy and issues relating to

curriculum development in lifelong learning. You will investigate the impact of

policy on curriculum development and draw on appropriate evidence to interrogate

curriculum practice and discuss possible improvements. The module will cover the

internal and external factors that drive curriculum change and consider key

contemporary issues in lifelong learning that impact upon curriculum development

and design. It aims to engage trainees in critical reflection on the policy and

practice of education and training for lifelong learners. The module promotes an

analytical and reflexive understanding of the factors that inform curriculum

development and delivery in lifelong learning provision.

Your learning experience

Learning in the module is based on a range of strategies including taught classes modelled by teacher educators, tutorials, student presentations, micro-teaching activity, small-group work and the use of digital technologies, including for pre-session activities and research. There will be lectures and seminars on key topics; work-based learning; critical engagement with mentors and other learners through group work, work-based support groups or electronic communications. Trainees will be expected to use of the College’s and University VLEs (and library resources) and complete elements of independent study, supported by blended learning.

Trainees will take part in experiential learning. They will receive constructive feedback on observed teaching sessions from experienced practitioners approved by the University. They will engage in critical dialogue around their specialist subject and its pedagogies with teacher educators and mentors. Trainees will learn how to observe subject-specialist delivery in practice and interpret how others teach/train. There will be professional discussions and opportunities to engage in collaborative planning and teaching with a subject-specialist mentor. Students will take part in peer-to-peer support and do presentations for fellow trainees. A key element to the course is assessing personal development planning against the appropriate professional standards. A key element of the learning strategy is attendance at a Subject Specialist Conference, during which trainees take part in specialist group activities led by tutors with appropriate expertise.

Entry qualifications

The Post Graduate Certificate in Education is a 120 credit award for graduate teachers who work (or have secured a teaching placement) in the Lifelong Learning Sector and have gained a 2(i) Honours degree, desirably in the subject they wish to teach.

Applicants must also hold a GCSE C/4 or above (or equivalent*) in both English and Mathematics and Level three qualifications (usually, but not exclusively in their teaching subject).

We require you to be in paid employment, or working as a volunteer teacher or trainer, for a minimum of 250 hours (at least 125 hours in any one year for the part-time course) at a recognised training or educational establishment. You are required to identify Subject and Professional Mentors who can guide you in your subject specialism and professional development.

Current participants on this course include people with expertise in Business Management, Communications, Computing, Construction, Dance, Engineering, Equine studies, English, Health and Social Care, Hair and Beauty, Hospitality, Special Educational Needs, Leisure, Maths, Media, NHS training, Police training, Social Sciences.

Entry to this programme is subject to a satisfactory interview and reference. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be made on each applicant. Learning and teaching organisations normally include young and vulnerable people and it is therefore important that screening is undertaken to help ensure a safe environment. For pre-service applicants, Tameside College will undertake the DBS check (for which there is a fee, to be confirmed at offer stage). For in-service applicants, your employer is responsible for ensuring that you are a fit and proper person to undertake the work that they employ you for.

How is this course assessed?

Your assignment handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria and strategies applying to your course. Assessment methods include presentations, assignments, practical teaching observations, completion of an online portfolio and an end of course 30-minute oral exam. In phase or year two of the course, you will attend a subject specialist conference at the University of Huddersfield.

The course is graded ‘pass’ or ‘fail’.

What can I do next?

On successful completion of this qualification you can progress onto the MA in Education.

You will also be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Course details

Fees:

£2,978

Financial support could be available through Student Finance England.

Course Code:

MHF020MQ/1

Category:

Teacher Education & Teaching Assistants

Centre:

Beaufort Road

Start:

09/09/2025

Duration:

2 Years

Times:

(Tue 5:00pm-9:00pm)

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Teaching post 14, PGCE (in service) Level 7 Part Time - University of Huddersfield

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