PGCE (Professional/Postgraduate Certificate in Education)

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This is a two year part - time programme for people who teach or want to teach in the post - compulsory sector (further education higher education the health service adult and community education the prison service the armed forces or private training providers). The programme incorporates the outcomes for Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) and the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS). It enables students to apply for Professional Formation (following graduation) leading to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status via the Institute for Learning (IfL). QTLS now has parity of esteem with QTS in schools.

Course information

Name: PGCE (Professional/Postgraduate Certificate in Education) Qualification title: PGCE in Education (Post Compulsory) Qualification type: Assessment This programme is an excellent development opportunity for a career in teaching or training in a wide range of post - compulsory institutions.SUBJECT SPECIALISMWhilst this is a generic course for teaching in the post - compulsory sector there is a very strong element of subject specialism. This is achieved with a mentor from your curriculum area. This mentor will be an appropriately qualified and experienced professional with a real interest in assisting in the development of teachers or trainers in your subject. Mentors will be offered training in aspects of our PGCE and observation. All of your teaching practice will be with your own students or trainees in your regular workplace. Awarding Oxford Brookes University Created 20151124 13:24:41 Updated 20151124 13:24:41

Entry requirements

HOW TO APPLYPart-time applicants should apply directly to the College/Activate Learning. The application form is available as a downloadable pdf to the right of this page. Please print this off complete it and scan it - email your completed form to HE@activatelearning.ac.uk or if you wish to send it via post please send it to HE Admissions c/o Student Services Reading College Kings Road Reading RG1 4HJPlease note we have been experiencing some technical problems with this form - therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days please call us on 0800 371 434.Following your application you will be invited to attend a course presentation and initial assessment prior to a one-to-one interview.RESOURCESYou will have full access to the learning centres and IT resources on campus at the College. We are also able to offer a range of assistive resources to support students with additional needs. Each campus has a well stocked library and access to a wide range of e-learning materials which are constantly updated and extended to meet course requirements. The College offers a wide range of other resources and facilities which will be available to you further details of which can found in the Higher Education Student Handbook.As well as being enrolled at the College you will be enrolled with Oxford Brookes University and so will benefit from the same facilities and services as on-campus students. These include: use of Brookes' libraries Centre for Sport and Students' Union study support and mentoring and professional advice and information from Brookes' Careers and Employment Centre.ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSApplicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable by achieving a score in a recognised test such as: - British Council IELTS: normally minimum Level 6 in all four elements (reading writing speaking and listening). Equipment required HOW TO APPLYPart-time applicants should apply directly to the College/Activate Learning. The application form is available as a downloadable pdf to the right of this page. Please print this off complete it and scan it - email your completed form to HE@activatelearning.ac.uk or if you wish to send it via post please send it to HE Admissions c/o Student Services Reading College Kings Road Reading RG1 4HJPlease note we have been experiencing some technical problems with this form - therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days please call us on 0800 371 434.Following your application you will be invited to attend a course presentation and initial assessment prior to a one-to-one interview.RESOURCESYou will have full access to the learning centres and IT resources on campus at the College. We are also able to offer a range of assistive resources to support students with additional needs. Each campus has a well stocked library and access to a wide range of e-learning materials which are constantly updated and extended to meet course requirements. The College offers a wide range of other resources and facilities which will be available to you further details of which can found in the Higher Education Student Handbook.As well as being enrolled at the College you will be enrolled with Oxford Brookes University and so will benefit from the same facilities and services as on-campus students. These include: use of Brookes' libraries Centre for Sport and Students' Union study support and mentoring and professional advice and information from Brookes' Careers and Employment Centre.ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSApplicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable by achieving a score in a recognised test such as: - British Council IELTS: normally minimum Level 6 in all four elements (reading writing speaking and listening).

Provider

Reading College
0800 371434
http://www.Reading - College.ac.uk/

Address

Kings Road Town: Reading County:Berkshire

Learning aims

Title: PGCE in Education (Post Compulsory) Qualification: PGCE in Education (Post Compulsory) Classification: Education and Training

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