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The Manchester Metropolitan University

The Manchester Metropolitan University . Initial Teacher Education Programmes at the Institute of Education Routes into Teaching Sue Bermingham. Aims of all Programmes. To provide you with the best start in a teaching career: > Initial Teacher Training and Education

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The Manchester Metropolitan University

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  1. The Manchester Metropolitan University Initial Teacher Education Programmes at the Institute of Education Routes into Teaching Sue Bermingham Event Name and Venue

  2. Aims of all Programmes To provide you with the best start in a teaching career: > Initial Teacher Training and Education > Newly Qualified Teacher Induction > Continuing Professional Development But there are several ways you can qualify: Event Name and Venue

  3. About the Institute The major provider of initial teacher education and continuing professional development for teachers at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the North West One of the largest teacher training establishments in the country. Almost 4,000 students and 150 highly qualified and experienced tutors Based on three campuses - Didsbury, Crewe and Alsager, but your course of study will be undertaken at one campus only. Event Name and Venue

  4. What course to choose The subject and age group you intend to teach ITT courses and programmes are organised according to an age group and/or subject.  If, for example, you'd like to teach a subject to an advanced level, you may choose to teach at a secondary level, rather than primary, or in colleges of FE, and then choose where to train: Choosing the provider: • TDA and providers' websites • Location • Ofsted reports • Word of mouth • Open days and then how you will train: Event Name and Venue

  5. Routes into Teaching i Postgraduate options If you want to study for a degree first or already have a degree, you can train to be a teacher in 1-2 years as a postgraduate: • Postgraduate certificate of education (PGCE) • School-centred initial teacher training (SCITT) • Teach First programme Event Name and Venue

  6. Routes into Teaching ii Employment-based options If a school has a vacancy, and agree to offer you a training opportunity, you can train and qualify as a teacher while working in a school: • Graduate teacher programme (GTP) Event Name and Venue

  7. Undergraduate > PGCE Route • The most common choice for secondary education, but also for primary and for PCET (Post-compulsory Education Training for FE colleges). • You would train on a degree programme in your choice of subject (take advice about what will enable you to apply for a teaching course afterwards) • Then you take a one year PGCE to qualify as a teacher. Event Name and Venue

  8. The 1 Year PGCE Programme • The teaching programme on a PGCE is more intense than Undergraduate study! • Thirty-six weeks in duration, of which 120 days (24 weeks) in placements. • Assignments contribute towards 60 CATS (MA) • Study in: • Main Subject for Secondary or PCET • All KS1 and 2 curriculum areas for Primary • Professional Studies Event Name and Venue

  9. Geography the best subject in the world to teach!! • http://www.geography.org.uk/becomeateacher/ • Welcome to the GA's new Become a Teacher section! We hope it will give you some useful tips for embarking upon a career as a geography teacher, including types of training courses available, how to apply, what it's like being an NQT and where to go for teaching resources and ideas after you've qualified. Event Name and Venue

  10. Professional Studies • The opportunity to explore a range of issues that affect a teacher’s overall competence and your understanding of the role of a teacher • The opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other • Areas of study include assessment, classroom management, differentiation, special needs/learning, equal opportunities, citizenship, the pastoral role of the teacher Event Name and Venue

  11. 3.5 minute taster geography video • http://www.geography.org.uk/becomeateacher/video/ Event Name and Venue

  12. Applying to MMU • All trainees apply through the GTTR (graduate routes). • Applicants must meet the Grade C GCSE requirements in Maths, English and, for Primary, in science as well. • Applicants must have a relevant degree for a PGCE or GTP. Event Name and Venue

  13. Interviews • Interviews are allocated to people on the quality of their application form and selected because we think they have the potential to be good teachers. • We look for some experience of experience / observation / voluntary work in schools, working with young people in other settings. • Also look for ICT and general communication skills. • Interviews comprise group discussions / presentations / individual interviews / written & spoken tasks. Event Name and Venue

  14. Practice interactive interview • http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit/thetrainingprocess/makingyourapplication/theinteractiveinterview.aspx Event Name and Venue

  15. Working in Partnership • You will visit at least three different schools / colleges during a PGCE – schools take a key role in assessing you as a trainee teacher • We try to ensure you have a chance to work in different contexts • You should expect to work in a range of school settings, not just those you may have been used to in your own experience. Event Name and Venue

  16. Support In University Whilst in the University you will have support from a personal / subject tutor, on-line support from the WebCT Partnership site and the full range of University resources – Library, ICT, Learning Support, Students Union etc.. Event Name and Venue

  17. Support In Schools Whilst on Placement you will work alongside: • a Professional Mentor (who has an overview of all ITT in the school) who will provide professional issues support, • and a Subject or Class Mentor who will guide you in your main subject or with your primary class. Event Name and Venue

  18. Assessment • Formal assignments that integrate practice, observation and research. Yes you do have to read books! Teaching is an academic profession. Assignments are worth 60 CATS towards an MA. • Record of Professional Development - reflective writing, self-evaluation, study tasks, Subject knowledge audit - a ‘portfolio’ of evidence monitored through the Review Process. • School Placement – judged against the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status Event Name and Venue

  19. The QTS Standards cover three areas: Professional Attributes Professional Knowledge Professional Skills You have to also pass Skills Tests to achieve the QTS Standards these are on-line tests in: Numeracy Literacy ICT Qualified Teacher Status TDA Skills Tests Event Name and Venue

  20. Further Information Web site addresses • IoE: www.ioe.mmu.ac.uk • TDA: www.tda.gov.uk • GTTR: www.gttr.ac.uk • GA : http://www.geography.org.uk/ Email • S.h.bermingham@mmu.ac.uk Event Name and Venue

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