PGDE Technological Education Course

Program Overview

The PGDE Secondary Education: Technological Education at the University of Strathclyde is a full-time, 36-week program designed to prepare students to become qualified Technological Education teachers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the Technological Education curriculum, pedagogical skills, ethical considerations, and practical experience through a placement in a Scottish school.

Program Outline

PGDE Secondary Education: Technological Education - University of Strathclyde

Degree Overview:

This program is a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) specializing in Technological Education. It is a full-time program lasting 36 weeks, including 18 weeks of placement experience in schools.

• To develop students' pedagogical skills and knowledge, including lesson planning, assessment, and classroom management.
• To foster students' professional values and ethical considerations in education.
• To provide students with practical experience in teaching Technological Education in a real-world setting.

Outline:

The PGDE Technological Education program is modular in structure, with students studying three modules across the year:

• Education Studies: Professional Values: This module explores the theoretical underpinnings of education, focusing on issues like the nature and purpose of education, social justice and equality, and practice and policy in relation to ethical and political ideas.
Students are encouraged to reflect on their values and beliefs in relation to educational questions and issues.
• Professional Learning Through Enquiry: This module aims to develop students as enquiring, self-reflective practitioners who can work collaboratively to develop skills, knowledge, and expertise in an area of professional practice.
Students are supported to become autonomous, transformative leaders of change.
• Professional Skills: This module is divided into two sub-modules:
• Professional Practice: This sub-module focuses on developing practical teaching skills and strategies.

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Coursework: Each class includes coursework involving group or independent study on specified tasks, which may involve presentations and written reports.
• Placement: Students spend 18 weeks on placement in a school within Scotland, where they are continually assessed to ensure they meet the requirements for the Standards for Provisional Registration.
• Portfolio: Students maintain a portfolio of progress during their placement, which forms part of the evidence of their meeting the Standards for Provisional Registration and prepares them for career-long professional learning.

Teaching:

The program employs an active and participative style of learning to meet students' professional needs and promote a commitment to continuing professional development.

• Placement: Students spend 18 weeks on placement in a school within Scotland, where they put their learning into practice, explore their teaching style, learn new techniques, and develop relationships with pupils.
• Facilities: The University of Strathclyde provides dedicated facilities for students on this course, including a state-of-the-art wood workshop and a design and digital manufacturing facility.
These facilities allow students to experience an environment similar to a teaching classroom and equip them to teach all subjects from woodcraft to 3D printing.

Careers:

• Typical Jobs:
• Secondary Teacher
• Head Teacher
• Further Education Lecturer
• Special Educational Needs Teacher
• Other Jobs:
• Charity Adviser
• Youth Worker
• Museum Educator
• Education Liaison Roles
• Private Tutor
• Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS): Students from Scotland, other parts of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland studying at a Scottish Higher Education Institution are eligible to join the Teacher Induction Scheme, which provides a guaranteed 1-year training post in a local authority.
• Preference Waiver Scheme: This scheme allows students on TIS to agree to be allocated to their one-year post anywhere in Scotland, with an additional financial incentive.

Other:

• Masters Credits: Students have the opportunity to achieve up to 120 credits at Masters level, which can be used towards further study following the course.
• Fab Lab: The Fab Lab at the University of Strathclyde provides access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, computer-aided design software, 3D scanning, and electronics.
These facilities ensure students are fully prepared for the delivery of the curriculum and the five subject areas within Technological Education.
• Timetable: The course hours are 9am to 5pm, with students expected to be working on course-related activity during those hours.

| Fees | Cost | Currency | | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | | Scotland | | TBC | | England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9,250 | GBP | | International | £18,050 | GBP |