Explore the PGCE Primary Course at Durham University School of Education
Join us for an informative presentation about the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary program at Durham University School of Education. Discover the vibrant City of Durham and what makes our university uniquely suited for your educator training. Learn about the course structure, expectations during the interview process, and key aspects of your school placements through our partnership with local schools. Understand the significance of documentation, assessments, and the supportive roles of your university tutor and School Training Centre coordinator. Prepare for your teaching career with us!
Explore the PGCE Primary Course at Durham University School of Education
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Durham UniversitySchool of Education Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) PrimaryLynn NewtonProfessor of Primary Education& Admissions Tutor
About this presentation • The City of Durham and Durham University • The School of Education • The PGCE (Primary) Course • What to expect when you come for interview • Some things to think about
School-Based: The Partnership – the school training centres • STC = School Training Centre • STCC = School Training Centre Co-ordinator (the University representative in the School Cluster) • The STCC: • - acts as your school mentor • - oversees your files, etc. • - arranges your various placements in the cluster • - observes lessons • - writes a significant part of your reference. • Your university tutor
Plan for your interview day … • Documentation check • Meeting with Admissions Tutor – • questions about the PGCE course • Group activity • Piece of personal reading / writing • Personal interview
Assignments and Assessments … • Academic … - Essay (5,000 words) @ Masters’ level - Mini-study (5,000 words) @ Masters’ level - QTS Portfolio (5,000 words) • Professional … - School experience portfolio - English, maths & science workbooks - Record of Achievement
In addition ... • You will be expected to attend the Pre-Course Day on July 2nd 2012 where preparation tasks are set. • Provisional registration with the General Teaching Council for England is required. • The PGCE credits can be used as Year 1 of the MA(QTS). • You need CRB clearance before starting – anyone notCRB cleared when school placements begin may be required to withdraw from the programme. • The PGCE is a very demanding course!
Finally .... • - We would normally give conditional or unconditional offers but … • AllPGCE places for 2012 entry will be offered conditionally at this time, dependent on government allocations through the Training and Development Agency (TDA). - If you have any questions you can ask any of the staff you meet on your visit – we will be glad to help. - We look forward to meeting you.