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Graduate School of Education POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) 2011 ENTRY www.exeter.ac.uk/education Specialisms Contents PRIMARY Early Years Over 150 years of excellence 1 Art English Teaching as a career 2 Humanities Job prospects 4 Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages (French) Trainees past and present 6 Music Exeter’s PGCE 8 Science The Early Years and Primary programmes 12 SECONDARY Citizenship with Humanities The Secondary programme 20 Dance Masters in Education: Professional Studies 34 Design and Technology (D&T) English (with Drama or Media) Entry requirements and application details 36 Geography Accommodation, fees and finance 38 History Information and Communication Living in Exeter and the South West 40 Technologies (ICT) Facilities and dedicated support 42 Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) – PGCE Open Days 44 French, German, Spanish Physical Education (PE) – Primary How to get here 46 option also available Key contacts 47 Religious Education (RE) Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science with Psychology 1 Over 150 years of excellence The Graduate School of Education is The School is consistently recognised . fantastic choice of PGCE programmes part of the College of Social Sciences as one of the UK’s premier Education making Exeter one of the ten largest and International Studies. Based on the institutions: PGCE providers in the UK St Luke’s Campus, the School is within . 5th in the UK for world leading and . home to one of the largest Education walking distance from Exeter city centre internationally excellent research in libraries in the UK and the University’s Streatham Campus. Education1 and influencer of national The success of the School’s research St Luke’s has long been the home of Education policy teacher education programmes. The activities has a direct impact on the quality . 3rd in The Good Teacher Training School dates back to 1840 and although and nature of our PGCE programmes. The Guide 2009 much has changed over the past 150 understanding and insight gained through years, one thing has remained consistent . a perfect score in the last QAA inspection this research is an essential element of our – a commitment to high-quality teacher . recognised by the TDA and Ofsted teacher education courses. Highly qualified education. as an outstanding provider of Early PGCE lecturers and tutors, many of whom Years, Primary and Secondary teacher are directly involved in research, will impart Ofsted has once again confirmed the quality education valuable insight and experience into your of the University of Exeter’s Initial Teacher training. It is this expertise that helps set . exceptional graduate employment Education (ITE) programmes. Exeter apart from other leading teacher statistics, with 90 per cent of PGCE training providers. In February 2010, Exeter maintained its trainees who achieve QTS securing a position as a flagship provider for initial teaching post 2 teacher education and continues to . partnership arrangements with over be rated as ‘outstanding’ for its overall 300 schools provision of both Primary and Secondary 1 RAE 2008, based on percentage of research categorised ITE. as 4* and 3* 2 based on TDA 2008/09 Performance Profile figures The trainees’ excellent achievement is a direct result of very “ high-quality and coherent training across the partnership. Partnership schools understand the provider’s high expectations and they make an “ outstanding contribution to trainees’ development as teachers. OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT 2010 www.exeter.ac.uk/education Young children can always make you smile: their “endless energy, genuine curiosity and remarkable imagination kept me inspired even when things got tough. The course is demanding at times, but the constant positive feedback from the children, wonderful teachers and university tutors lets you know your “ hard work is paying off. SUZI TAYLOR, PRIMARY MATHEMATICS RECIPIENT OF THE TED WRAGG AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING TEACHER TRAINEES 3 Teaching as a career No one will tell you that teaching is easy or that as a career it is a ‘soft option’. What they will tell you is that each day will bring new challenges and that teaching can be an extremely satisfying career full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Few other professions enable you to make such a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives and help shape the minds of the future. IS TEACHING THE RIGHT GETTING QUALIFIED TEACHING SALARIES CHOICE FOR YOU? If you wish to teach in the state school The government recognises that teaching system in the UK you must have Qualified is a demanding profession. In addition to Are you: Teacher Status (QTS). As a graduate with the numerous financial incentives available . articulate and imaginative? a non-Education degree, the typical route for new trainees, teachers now also earn . an effective group worker? to achieving QTS is to take a one-year competitive salaries. In September 2009, . a good listener? Postgraduate Certificate in Education most newly-qualified teachers had a starting (PGCE). salary of £21,102 per annum with annual pay scale rises. If you are a career changer Do you: The University-based phase of the PGCE or a mature entrant you may, depending on . manage your work effectively? training will build on the subject knowledge your previous experience, start at a higher you already possess and will prepare you . work well with others? level. A head teacher can earn in excess academically for teaching your subject. The of £100,000. Can you: second phase of your training is through experience in schools, where you will Although the pay is good, most teachers . think on your feet? encounter different classroom situations would cite job satisfaction as the most . provide leadership? and work alongside experienced teachers rewarding aspect of a career in teaching. deal with stressful situations? and mentors to learn how to put your Pay scales are reviewed regularly; knowledge and learned teaching skills into please see the Teachernet website Have you: practice. The PGCE is a Masters level www.teachernet.gov.uk for the latest . recently visited or worked in a school? programme and once you have achieved salary figures. Those working in London QTS, you can continue your studies will receive a higher pay scale. recently worked with children? during your first year of teaching and work . had previous experience of teaching, towards achieving a Masters in Education – instructing or demonstrating? for more information please see page 34. If so, and with our guidance and training, “I found the course both inspiring and you could make a great teacher. challenging in equal measures. Support was always readily available from all of the teaching staff when dealing with written requirements of the course and in negotiating the two phases of teaching practice.” Michael Smith, Primary Science www.exeter.ac.uk/education Job prospects The University of Exeter has a strong subject or age range you are interested “The University of Exeter has an reputation for excellence and our PGCE in teaching, your job prospects may excellent reputation and offered the trainees are highly sought after – a improve even further. Our partnership unique specialism programme which I distinct advantage in finding employment. with over 300 schools and a very active felt would give me an advantage when and supportive Careers and Employment Currently 88 per cent of our trainees are applying for jobs.” Service will help to ensure you are given awarded QTS, making them qualified Elizabeth Hansford, Primary Science the best possible opportunity to secure to teach. Of those, 90 per cent are in a your first teaching post. teaching post3. Many return to a school with which they trained as part of their school experience. Depending on the 3 based on 2008/09 TDA Performance Profile figures In the long term it is the “ improved job prospects with “an Exeter PGCE. ANDY PEMBERTON, SECONDARY SCIENCE 5 Job prospects “The tutors are very supportive during the course, not only with work-related issues but also personal and health issues. I have found the personal tutor that the University gives you to be an excellent source of support and offers help wherever possible. LISA BURGESS, PRIMARY MUSIC “ www.exeter.ac.uk/education Trainees past and present As one of the UK’s most respected PGCE providers, we aim to inspire all of our trainees to help shape the minds of the future. Here are just some of their stories… RICHARD BRIDGEWATER VERA CUMMING LIAM TRIPPIER “I secured a place on the Primary “I furthered my studies by undertaking a “I graduated with a BA (Hons) in Geography PGCE Humanities specialism following a Primary PGCE course with a specialism from Edge Hill University. I then worked rigorous selection process which involved in English, which has prepared me to as a ‘runner’ for a stock broking company demonstrating being able to consider how undertake the responsibilities of primary in Manchester for a year and hated it! I to inspire children in humanities in addition school teaching and co-ordinating English. completed the Early Years programme at to an interview. The course provided a full programme Exeter and taught in a variety of settings of study of all curriculum areas, a including inner-city, suburban, special The taught course was highly paced specialism programme for English, as schools and on a Fulbright Scholarship and very challenging. The focus was to well as professional development and year in California which was an excellent make individuals challenge themselves to three teaching placements. The PGCE experience. improve. As a teacher, being reflective of course encourages a child centred, holistic one’s teaching and children’s learning, and I chose Exeter because it had an excellent approach to teaching. My studies have how one can make a greater impact on reputation and the PGCE course focused given me a sound knowledge of the that learning is of vital importance.