Course Information Award: PgCE (Level 6) UCAS Code: n/a, internal codes: PgCE Full-Time: 80046 PgCE Part-Time: 5617 Location: Luker Road, Southend-On-Sea Awarding body: OU (The Open University) Professional body accreditation: Leads to QTLS Duration: Part-Time (5617): 2 Years Full-Time (80046): 1 Year Academic year: 2019-20 Part-time study: Available on the part-time pathway, 2-year programme Work placements: Candidates require confirmation of placement as part of the entry of the programme. All trainees are required to complete at least 100hrs of classroom practice during the programme. Timetables: Part-Time, 4hrs per week classroom-based, currently: Tuesday: 17:30 21:30 Full-Time, 8hrs per week classroom-based, currently: Wednesday 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00 Thursday 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00 Entry Requirements Award: PgCE Level 6 UCAS Code: n/a Entry requirements 2019-20: 1) Hold an honours degree or equivalent. We use the UK NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre) guidelines to make international comparison. 2) Hold GCSE Maths and English at C / 4 grade or above, or equivalent (numeracy or literacy at Level 2, such as Functional Skills, Learn direct etc
3) A completed Teaching and Mentor Hours form from your workplace which you will be provided with prior to our diagnostic event to confirm both of the above which provides evidence of: a. A minimum of 100 hours of teaching across the duration of the course (50 hours across each year of study for part time) during which you have full responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing specific area/s of the institution s provision. b. A Mentor in the workplace who is a qualified teacher/lecturer (i.e. PgCE) and where possible is a subject specialist in the same area as the trainee teacher. Where the mentor is not a subject specialist the trainee teacher will require the support of a named subject coach 4) A 500-word written piece, prescribed following application and returned to the ITE team prior to or at interview (for details please contact ITETeam@southessex.ac.uk). 5) Satisfactory initial assessment in literacy and math. You will be invited to one of our diagnostic events where you will undertake a 1 hour online diagnostic assessment at L2 for both English and Math. Applicants are expected to achieve a score of 50% in order to be made an offer onto the course. Therefore, we encourage you to do some revision prior to this session. You will find GCSE revision guides or functional skills books at level 2 suitable. 6) Work placements within an educational or community environment will require an enhanced DBS check. Evidence of this will be required during the application process International applicants We will consider applicants holding overseas qualifications that are equivalent to those described above. For an assessment of overseas qualifications contact National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (NARIC). If NARIC deem your English language qualification not to be equivalent to a GCSE grade C or above, you must hold an IELTS qualification with a minimum score of 7 in each element. Credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning or experience: There will be provision for accreditation of prior experiential learning (AP(e)L) through credit being given to prior achievement. This will be reviewed on a case by case basis and will be managed through the college s AP(e)L policies. Course Overview Course Name: Professional Graduate Degree in Education Course overview The Professional graduate Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills Sector) is a Level 6 teaching qualification which has a teaching/training practice requirement. This course is ideal if you work, or want to work as a teacher or trainer in the further education and skills sector; if you are in or want to start a career in a teaching or training role; if you are a teacher or trainer who is seeking career progression in your area of work. The programme is mapped to the LSIS requirements for the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) A copy of the rules and regulations governing the course is available: https://www.southessex.ac.uk/sites/default/files/downloads/sec- OU%20Assessment%20Regulations.DOCX
Module Information Module map PgCE Part-Time Y1 Y2 PgCE Full- Time Year 1 Part-Time (Level 6): Principles of Teaching and Learning Developing Teaching and Learning Managing Behaviour Enabling learning by Assessment Year 2 Part-Time (Level 6): Theories and principles in Pedagogy Developing resources for inclusive practice Action Research project Wider Professional Practice in education and training Year 1 Full-Time (Level 6) Principles of Teaching and Learning Developing Teaching and Learning Managing Behaviour Enabling learning by Assessment Theories and principles in Pedagogy Developing resources for inclusive practice Action Research project Wider Professional Practice in education and training Teaching and Learning Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) Teaching: Students on the part-time programme will experience 4hrs per week of classroom practice, whilst full-time students will experience 8hrs. The support for subject specialism is provided through subject specialist mentors which will be a significant element in the programme at all stages of the trainee s progress and includes guidance and supervision of all aspects of the trainees work. If a subject specialist mentor is not available both a specialist coach and mentor are made available at the required level of teaching. Mentors will provide support, advice and guidance on the development of both subject specialist knowledge and skills and personal skills and attributes, as well as contributing to the assessment of practical teaching.
Mentors receive the option of face to face training and online training along with regular opportunities to meet and feedback to the core delivery team on the trainees progress at least three times a year. Academic, study support and monitoring is undertaken by members of the teaching team through the tutorial system. Close collaboration between the teaching team delivering the taught elements and the mentors and managers in the work place will allow a balance and integration of practical and academic, generic and specific skills and knowledge. Independent learning: Students on the PGCE are required to undertake their own teaching practice either within an employed (Part-Time) or voluntary (full-time) context. Students are expected to undertake independent study and CPD activities throughout the programme. A VLE is used to capture submissions, provide students with resources and support collaboration. Overall workload: Level 6: Each module is comprised of 150 notional hours which is a blend of classroom study (4hrs per week), independent study, tutorial & mentorship, coursework development, observation preparation, online and independent CPD, teaching practice / placement and professional activities. Assessment & Feedback Assessment A range of appropriate assessment methods will be utilized to ensure that learners can demonstrate that they have met the learning outcomes. Assessment methods on the programme include: practical observations, practice portfolios, written tasks, research tasks, presentations and reflections. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework Year 1 75% Course, 25% Practical Observation & Reflection, the first four modules are weighted as 40% of the programme. Year 2 75% Course, 25% Practical Observation & Reflection, the first four modules are weighted as 60% of the programme. Feedback Students on the programme will receive verbal and detailed written feedback following an observation with 5 working days of the observation taking place. Students will also receive detailed script annotations, feedback, clarification on learning outcomes achieved and guidance as to how to progress for each module in line with the college s assessment policy. All submissions and feedback are managed electronically. Course Cost Course Name: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PgCE) Duration:
Part-Time (5617): 2 Years Full-Time (80046): 1 Year Fees For the academic year 2019-20 the tuition fees for this course are: UK/EU Overseas Part-Time: 2,750 per year Full-Time: 7,750 The following course-related costs are included in the fees: - The following course-related costs are not included in the fees: Depending on circumstances and placement, candidates may be required to pay for a DBS check. This is typically in the region of 50-60 Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees This information can be obtained from our Accommodation Services home page https://www.southessex.ac.uk/higher-education/accommodation Sources of financial support If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our Student Services home page https://www.southessex.ac.uk/higher-education/fees-and-funding