Planning for Progression - enabling non-RE teachers in Catholic schools to train to teach RE

Program Overview

Planning for Progression - Enabling Non-RE Teachers in Catholic Schools to Train to Teach RE

Key Details

• School: Education
• Start Date(s): September 2024
• Location: Online only
• Study Delivery: Online
• Course Duration: 8 months
• Level: 7
• Credit Bearing: 30 credits

Course Description

This course is aimed at non-RE teachers working in Catholic schools who hold a PGCE in a subject other than Religious Studies and are looking to move into the teaching of RE. The course will focus on developing Catholic subject knowledge and on the Catholic curriculum.

The course comprises completion of the 30 credit Level 7 independent study module, Planning for Progression, with support and input from subject specialists in Religious Education at Leeds Trinity University and the Diocese of Middlesborough. Students will be invited to attend structured group sessions to support the development, undertaking, and evaluation of a work-based investigation and report the outcomes.

Students will develop their understanding of RE and Catholic education delivered in schools through reading and reflection, create a sequence or plan of learning designed to develop pupils' subject understanding of the topic, and address anticipated difficulties and/or misconceptions that might arise. They will also conduct an investigation into the impact of their teaching on pupils' understanding.

For the duration of the course, students will have timetabled teaching of RE within their school. This teaching will be recorded and will contribute towards their evidence portfolio. This part of the course is non-credit bearing, but the portfolio will be reviewed by Leeds Trinity University and the Diocese of Middlesborough, and students will be issued with a certificate of completion.

All students will also enroll in a subject knowledge course delivered by the Diocese of Middlesborough.

Course Structure

The course is delivered online and comprises lectures, seminars, guided learning, and personal tutoring, supported by work-based learning and independent study.

Delivery of the course involves 2 x 2 hour sessions which take place online on Saturday mornings. The first session will introduce students to the course, and the second session will offer an opportunity to discuss and reflect on a formative task.

Additional individual tutorial support of up to 2 hours will be provided online.

Assessment

For the credit-bearing module, students will be assessed through an essay (4,000 words) and appendices (2,000 words).

The non-credit bearing evidence portfolio will be reviewed independently.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must hold a QTS in a subject other than Religious Studies and have a desire to study at master's level.

It is expected that candidates for this course will be suggested by their school.

Fees

The fee for this course is £600 for 2024/25.