PGCE Secondary Physical Education (Age Phase 11-16) with QTS

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1 PGCE Secondary Physical Education (Age Phase 11-16) with QTS International Students Can Apply Professional Practice Placements Professional Accreditation UCAS Code: Course Length: X9C6 1 Year Full-Time Start Dates: September 2019, September 2020 Department: Location: Faculty of Education Edge Hill University Excellent quality teaching and learning opportunities on a popular programme designed to prepare you fully for the physical and intellectual demands of a teaching position in Physical Education; Gain key governing body awards during your programme to boost your portfolio and career prospects; Individually-tailored support. Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status. As a secondary school teacher in Physical Education, you ll face heavy demands on your mind, body and time. This programme is carefully designed to prepare you fully for the physical and mental challenges you will face, giving you the skills and stamina necessary to become an assured and high quality teacher of this subject. You will experience professional training, delivered to the highest standard, immersing you in the very latest teaching and learning pedagogies. The programme aims to develop reflective and analytical skills as well as 1 Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

2 providing practical experience in planning effective lessons and learning strategies, hands-on classroom experience, and opportunities to further deepen your own subject knowledge. If you have a degree in, or featuring, Physical Education, want to inspire a love of sport in secondary school pupils aged 11 to 16 and are passionate about boosting their physical and mental abilities, this is the programme for you. 2 Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

3 Course in Depth What will I study? You ll start with an extensive subject knowledge and understanding audit, to identify your main strengths and weaknesses, and enable your tutor to focus on your individual development needs. During 12 weeks of study on campus, you ll develop: Knowledge of essential educational theory; Awareness of appropriate and innovative teaching and assessment methods, including theoretical and physical challenges and games; Strategies to develop trainees abilities in a wide range of sports, including dance, gymnastics, athletics, swimming and various outdoor and adventurous activities; Understanding of the curriculum; Ability to plan lessons effectively; Good working knowledge of the latest ICT tools and software used in schools; Greater subject knowledge and professional and academic skills; Wider awareness of your role within the teaching profession through study of professional values. How will I study? A combination of academic study, group discussion and reflection, and practical, work-based learning in the classroom will give you all the knowledge and skills you need to become a creative and innovative teacher. The programme aims to develop a reflective and critically analytical approach to education. You will spend 26 weeks on placement in schools, colleges and other settings, putting your training into practice through assisting in and taking responsibility for classes, and working alongside mentors and peers to further your professional development. The focus initially is on observation and supporting teaching and learning. Your teaching timetable will increase as your training progresses and you become more confident and competent in the classroom. You will also have the chance to develop your physical abilities and build strong support networks with your fellow trainees on a residential visit to a specialist outdoor pursuits centre as part of the course. How will I be assessed? A balanced combination of coursework and observed classroom experience will be assessed against academic criteria at Level 7 and the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Standards. Various other tasks will enable you to show your competence in ICT and other areas of PE. Before the end of your PGCE you will need to complete a Career Entry and Development Profile (CEDP) which acts as a useful bridge between your initial teacher training programme and your Induction Year as a Newly Qualified Teacher. Who will be teaching me? You will be taught by a dedicated team of knowledgeable, experienced, friendly and supportive tutors who have the welfare of their trainees as a number one priority. All of the tutors on the programme are experienced teachers of Physical Education who will model good practice and encourage you to develop your own teaching style. A Great Study Environment The Faculty of Education has been at the forefront of teacher education for more than 130 years and today enjoys the enviable position of being one of the country's leading providers of education, training and research for the children's workforce. Housed in a state-of-the-art 9m building, the Faculty of Education's facilities include a 300-seat lecture theatre, five well-equipped ICT suites, and 18 teaching rooms complete with the latest technology. 3 Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

4 The Faculty has a strong commitment to practice-based learning and has developed partnerships with over 2,000 schools and colleges, local authorities and professional associations. 4 Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

5 Modules SPE4010: Developing Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy in Physical Education (30 credits) Developing Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy in Physical Education prepares you to become an outstanding teacher with the desire and capability to continually improve your subject knowledge and pedagogy in order to enhance the learning of pupils throughout your future teaching career. The module has a joint academic and professional focus and is centred on strands such as enhancing your subject knowledge, developing curriculum knowledge, examining subject pedagogy and its application to practice, linking your training to school improvement via dissemination in placement settings, and critically reflecting on practice. SPE4011: Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning in Physical Education (30 credits) Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning in Physical Education enables you to consider effective teaching in physical education through the discussion and evaluation of alternative approaches. In addition, the module will analyse the role of physical education in the curriculum and examine how it contributes to a range of whole-school issues. There will be a clear focus on the planning, teaching and assessment cycle, which lies at the heart of the most effective professional practice, and on evaluation and review, which lies at the heart of ongoing professional development. SPE4012: Research and Practice in Physical Education (30 credits) Research and Practice in Physical Education provides an opportunity to individualise and extend your learning through engagement with areas of particular interest, expertise and/or identified areas for development within physical education. The module will enable you to engage in relevant classroom-based research in order to make informed judgements and decisions which impact on teaching and learning. These research outcomes will not only improve your individual practice but will also benefit the educational settings in which the research is conducted. The module presents the scope for this research to take place in a variety of educational settings and to reflect current and emerging 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 areas of debate within the evolving policies and practices of the educational world and enable you to apply what you learn from 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 professional development 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. The focus initially is on observation and supporting teaching and learning as you engage in teaching commitments in line with your individual training needs. You will progress to undertake approximately 50% of a full teaching timetable and develop 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 of your previous placement. The module takes place in a school which will provide the necessary progression and consolidation of your skills as you undertake approximately 70% of a full teaching timetable. The aim is for you to become autonomous in your needs and targets, ready to graduate as a Newly Qualified Teacher. 5 Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

6 120 academic credits are studied on the programme in total, in addition to 60 ungraded credits for the Professional Practice modules. Timetables Timetables for your induction week are normally available in August prior to enrolment. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your induction week. While we make every effort to ensure that 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 are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students. 6 Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

7 Entry Criteria Entry Requirements To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have: A first or second class Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent qualification); GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification); Satisfactory levels of Information and Communications Technology competence; A commitment to, and understanding of, secondary education, demonstrating the personal attributes, values and motivation required to train as a teacher. Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. EU students can get country-specific information about the University s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at You are required to undertake Professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy prior to entry to this programme. Successful completion of the Professional Skills Tests will form part of the conditions of any offer of a place. Further details can be found at If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education's standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer. The standard cost of applying for DBS Enhanced Disclosure for this course is currently 50. English Language Requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification. If your current level of English is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course. Recognition of Prior Learning Edge Hill University recognises learning gained elsewhere, whether through academic credit and qualifications acquired from other relevant courses of study or through recognition of an individual's professional and employment experience (also referred to as 'experiential learning'). Previous learning that is recognised in this way may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for a programme and/or for exemption from part of a programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consult the University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and contact the faculty in which you are interested in studying. 7 Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

8 Career Prospects What are my career prospects? Successful completion of this programme will allow you to gain QTS status and progress onto employment as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) of Physical Education at secondary school level. Our proactive careers service can help you to find job vacancies and offers in-depth advice on teacher job applications and interviews, to help you secure work. Teaching is a rewarding job and there are many ways in which you could progress in your career, either in the classroom or in a leadership role. For more information, see Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

9 Finance Tuition Fees Scholarships If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will be joining this PGCE in academic year 2019/20, the tuition fee will be 9,250 (subject to final Government approval). Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2019/20 are 13,000. Financial Support Subject to eligibility, UK and EU students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK and EU students may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs. For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK and EU students joining this programme in academic year 2019/20, together with details of how to apply for funding, please view our Money Matters 2019/20 guide at pgcefinance2019. Financial support information for international students can be found at Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with a competitive application process for prospective full-time PGCE students. These scholarships aren't linked to academic success and celebrate determination, talent and achievement beyond your coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport or volunteering. To find out more about scholarships, to assess your eligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarship winners, visit Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39

10 Apply How to Apply Apply online through UCAS Teacher Training at Visit to find out more about the application process. Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at Visit Us Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can find out more about all of our events for prospective students, including monthly campus tours, at Request a Prospectus If you would like to explore our full range of PGCEs before you apply, you can order a PGCE prospectus at Get in Touch If you have any questions about this programme or what it's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact: Course Enquiries Tel: study@edgehill.ac.uk If you would like to talk to the programme leader about the course in more detail, please contact: Rob Burgess Tel: burgesr@edgehill.ac.uk If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at International students should visit international or international@edgehill.ac.uk with any queries about overseas study Published 6 Nov 2018, 11:39