Business and Economics Education PGCE

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Business and Economics Education PGCE

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You will develop the professional skills and attitudes to teach business and/or economics in schools and colleges, as part of both academic (AS/A2 and GCSE) and applied courses. The PGCE emphasises the particular skills you will need to teach young people aged 14 to 19, and prepares you to make links between education and industry. You may teach some economics and business elements of citizenship and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) as part of your practical teaching experience.

We aim to give you insight into the continuously evolving subject of business and economics and its application to classroom teaching. Our collaborative approach will develop you as a thoughtful…

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You will develop the professional skills and attitudes to teach business and/or economics in schools and colleges, as part of both academic (AS/A2 and GCSE) and applied courses. The PGCE emphasises the particular skills you will need to teach young people aged 14 to 19, and prepares you to make links between education and industry. You may teach some economics and business elements of citizenship and personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) as part of your practical teaching experience.

We aim to give you insight into the continuously evolving subject of business and economics and its application to classroom teaching. Our collaborative approach will develop you as a thoughtful teacher who can work confidently and flexibly within the broad framework of the 14 to 19 curriculum.

Our tutors have been actively involved in schools, colleges and recent major curriculum development projects in business and economics. The team carries out research, publishes widely and has an international reputation for the professional development of established teachers as well as those entering the profession. During your school placements, you will collaborate with experienced teachers on planning, teaching and reviewing lessons and schemes of work.

New teachers are able to find good teaching positions on completion of the PGCE. We have strong links with the Economics and Business Education Association (EBEA) in the UK and economics and business education contacts in the USA, Europe, Australia and south-east Asia. We provide access to national and regional conferences for students and teachers and to the awarding bodies.

Features

This programme has been designed to enable all students to demonstrate that they have met the standards across Key Stages 4 and 5 (11–16 age range Qualified Teacher Status).

Attendance

In your placement schools or colleges, your responsibilities will be equivalent to those of a practising teacher, but on a reduced timetable. The working day starts at approximately 8.30am and ends at 5.00pm. Sometimes it is shorter, but you will need to plan your life to reflect the demands of the school day and the school term dates, which may not be the same as the published IOE term dates.

Days spent at the Institute include keynote lectures, subject lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and directed study days. In addition, time in the evenings and at weekends is needed for further study and planning.

Assessment

You will be assessed in two ways:

  • on your practical teaching and your progress in achieving the standards for Qualified Teacher Status
  • on assignments, portfolio tasks and, for some subjects, practical projects.

We will monitor your progress throughout the PGCE, and you will record this in a Career Entry and Development Profile statement. This will form part of a portfolio that links into the induction year (your first year of teaching) and your continuing professional development.

Subject entry requirements

You should have a good degree in business, economics or a related subject. Business experience is a considerable advantage, and applicants with such experience are particularly welcome. Information technology skills are essential and there is ample opportunity to enhance them further during the programme. It is important for you to have a broad outlook on economics and business matters and a commitment to relating the disciplines to young people's lives. You should have advanced subject knowledge in business.

Where do our students go?

Business and Economics Education PGCE graduates are currently working as:

  • teachers of business and economics education
  • middle and senior managers in schools.
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