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Certificate in Education/ Professional Graduate Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education (DTLLS)

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University of Bedfordshire LogoThe Certificate in Education and the PGCE (Post Compulsory Education) courses are validated by, and leads to an award of,  the University of Bedfordshire. 

Students will take four units in each year. The majority of units will be assessed via written submissions but students will need four tutor and four mentor observations of their professional practice over the two years. The units covered include planning and preparing to teach, bases of learning and teaching, assessment and evaluation, context and curriculum, professional practice and observed practice.

Entry Requirements:

Cert Ed:

  • Minimum of 75 hours per annum teaching
  • Sound academic background
  • Literacy and numeracy at level 2

Entry is subject to a successful interview.

PGCE:

Second Class Honours Degree

Progression

On completion of the course, you will be a eligible to apply for QTLS via the Institute for Learning (Ifl). You may wish to progress to a BA (Hons) in Lifelong Learning (subject to availability), an MA in Education or to the Level 5 Diplomas in Teaching English (Literacy CPD) in the Lifelong Learning Sector and Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy CPD) in the Lifelong Learning Sector at the University of Bedfordshire.

Work Experience

How to apply: http://www.tresham.ac.uk/higher_education/how_apply

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  • Venue:
    Oakley Road, Corby
    Duration:
    Two years part time
    Start At:
    September 2012
    Code:
    UOB001-02C
    Interview:
    Yes
    Full Fee:
    £1500 plus the £100 study day fee for year 1 of the course