Certificate in Education/PGCE University of Portsmouth

This two year part time course is designed to meet the needs of lecturers and other trainers who work in the lifelong learning sector (post compulsory education). This course is equivalent to the Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training. On completion of the course, candidates will achieve the full teacher qualification which may lead to Qualified Teacher Learning Skills status (QTLS). Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. You will experience outstanding teaching & learning on the course. 2. It is a nationally recognised Univeristy of Portsmouth qualification. 3. You will be given outstanding support on your teaching practice. 4. An inclusive college that provides learning to meet your needs. 5. Provision enables students to share experience across disciplines. What will I Study? This is a modular course offered over four semesters (2 academic years). 4 core units are delivered: • Planning, Assessing and Evaluating Teaching and Learning Programmes • Theories and Principles for Planning and Enabling Learning in a Specialised Subject Area • Professional Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector • Curriculum Design in a Specialist Area You need to have a subject specialist mentor who will support you in subject specific delivery issues and observe you as part of the assessment process. Teaching practice opportunities may include the following areas: Further Education including HE provision taught in FE settings, Adult and Community Education, Basic Skills provision within Further and Adult Education, Workplace Setting. How will I be Taught? This porgramme is delivered through classroom based sessions which involve group activities and individual work including case studies, role play, presentations, micro teach, workshop activities, reading and research. How will I be Assessed? You will produce a number of teaching practice files to cover 100 hours over 2 years detailing lesson plans, resources, lesson observations and observed sessions are also assessed. The assessment of the course is through written assignments that are linked to the modules listed above. What our students say? I have learnt so much both the theory and practice of teaching; my competence & confidence have grown enormously.