PGCE Secondary Modern Languages

Program Overview

The PGCE (Secondary): Modern Languages program at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time program designed to prepare individuals to become secondary school language teachers. The program emphasizes interactive and stimulating language teaching, with opportunities for language-focused learning and the development of engaging content and teaching strategies. Graduates are equipped with a strong understanding of good teaching practices and curriculum development, and are eligible for secondary school language teacher positions with the potential for advancement to department head roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program: PGCE (Secondary): Modern Languages
• Institution: Goldsmiths, University of London
• Length: 1 year full-time
• Highlights:
• Interactive and stimulating approach to language learning.
• Opportunities to work with young people from diverse backgrounds.
• Gradual and supportive introduction to the classroom.
• Subject-specific groups for language-focused learning.
• Understanding and implementing good teaching practices.
• Encouragement for developing a second or third teaching language.
• Utilization of stories, songs, drama, multimedia, and artworks in teaching.
• Development of engaging content and teaching strategies.

Outline:

• Structure:
• Autumn Term: College-based sessions complement school-based work, covering lesson planning, speaking skills, group work, ICT, and teaching principles.
• Spring and Summer Terms: Move to a second school, take on more teaching responsibilities, continue team-teaching with mentor.
• Year-long curriculum development project exploring a current language teaching initiative.
• One formal subject assignment focusing on current language teaching methodologies and classroom practices.
• Content:
• College sessions and workshops covering various teaching aspects.
• School-based teaching experience with gradual increase in responsibility.
• Curriculum development project focusing on current language teaching.
• Formal assignment on language teaching methodologies and practices.

Assessment:

• Assessment Approach:
• University tutor and mentor jointly assess teaching practices.
• Regular feedback and identification of strengths and weaknesses.
• Curriculum development project and formal assignment contribute to overall assessment.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• A range of methods: taught subject sessions, General Professional Study sessions, practical workshops, lectures, group tutorials, individual tutorials, presentations, self-study.
• Faculty: Experienced educators and language specialists.
• Unique Approaches:
• Focus on interactive and stimulating language teaching.
• Encouragement of second and third language development.
• Integration of various tools and techniques like stories, songs, multimedia, etc.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities: Secondary school language teacher positions, with the potential for advancement to department head roles.
• Career Outcomes:
• Confidence in teaching multiple languages and different age groups.
• Strong understanding of good teaching practices and curriculum development.
• Employability in diverse educational settings.

Other:

• Application Requirements:
• Fitness to train requirements.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics.
• Undergraduate honours degree (2:2 or above) with an appropriate language element.
• Knowledge of at least one European language (French, German, or Spanish) and ideally a second, even at a basic level.
• Application Process:

Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £9250 International - full-time: £20160