Secondary Design Technology (with QTS) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course

Program Overview

The Secondary Design Technology (with QTS) PGCE program prepares aspiring teachers to become effective educators in design technology for students aged 11-16. Through a combination of university-based study and school placements, graduates develop a deep understanding of learning, teaching, and assessment strategies, as well as subject-specific knowledge and skills in design technology. The program emphasizes professionalism, employability, and support for graduates as they embark on their teaching careers.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Title: Secondary Design Technology (with QTS) Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• Aim: To train aspiring teachers to become inspirational, reflective, and professional educators in secondary design technology aged 11-16.
• Objectives:
• Equip graduates to motivate learners and help them achieve their full potential.
• Develop graduates' knowledge of learning, teaching, and assessment theories and strategies.
• Enable graduates to put their knowledge and understanding of education into practice through intensive teaching practices in school settings.
• Deepen graduates' understanding of design and technology curricula, assessment processes, and key specifications.
• Cultivate graduates' ability to conduct research and engage in action research.
• Funding:
• £25,000 bursary for eligible students.
• £2,500 Sir Keith Skeoch postgraduate scholarship for eligible students.

Outline:

• Modules:
• Developing Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy:
Explores the core concepts underpinning learning, teaching, and assessment.
• Enhancing Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy: Extends approaches to learning, teaching, and assessment in complex ways.
• Professional Practices: Two school-based placements for linking theory to practice.
• Subject Specialist Pedagogy in Design Technology: Enhances subject specialist knowledge, skills, and pedagogy in design technology covering:
• Core transitions in design and technology.
• Design and technology curricula (ages 11-14 and 14-16) and Sixth Form content.
• Design and technology context, issues, policy, and expectations.
• Working with assessment processes and key specifications in design and technology.
• Developing design and technology subject specific knowledge covering various aspects of the subject.
• Embedding of English, digital technologies, maths across the curriculum in design and technology, links to science.
• Special educational needs and disabilities and their impact on teaching design and technology.
• Subject Specialist Practice Project: Research into an aspect of subject specialism for linking theory to practice in professional educational contexts.
• Course Structure:
• Combination of university-based study and school-based placements.
• Collaborative learning environment with other PGCE students and subject specialists.
• Intensive and rewarding program designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to manage the demands of a teaching career.
• Delivery by academic staff, guest lecturers, practitioners, and experts in the field of education.
• Individualized support from university staff, mentors, and the ITT partnership.

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment throughout the course and placements.
• Formal assessment at the end of each academic module.
• Evaluation of progress on placements using observations, reflections, and professional discussions.
• Frequent feedback opportunities.

Teaching:

• Blended learning approach with university-based and school-based placements.
• Support from a professional mentor and subject mentor on placements.
• Mentorship provided by highly trained and effective educational practitioners.
• Diverse range of schools and settings across the Tees Valley for contrasting experiences.

Careers:

• Supports graduates to prepare for the next steps in their teaching journey.
• Provides advice and guidance in relation to recruitment and selection.
• Aims to ensure graduates are ready to progress to professional development through the Early Career Framework (ECF) within their first teaching role.
• Prepares graduates for the Early Career Teacher (ECT) role.

Other:

• Duration: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
• Semester dates available upon request.
• Fees: UK applicants: £9,250 per year (full-time), £4,500 per year (part-time) / International applicants: £17,000 per year (full-time)
• Application process information available online.
• Program designed to meet the Teachers' Standards framework.
• Emphasis on developing graduates' professionalism and employability.
• Access to a range of resources and support services for students.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Full-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £9,250 a year
• Fee for international applicants
£17,000 a year
• Part-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £4,500 a year