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Wrexham University: Primary Education (PGCE) [St Mary's at WGU]

Institution Wrexham University View institution profile
Department School of Social and Life Sciences
Web http://wrexham.ac.uk
Study type Taught

Summary

UCAS Code: S64 Primary Education (PGCE): 3D75 Campus Code G

Why study Primary? We aim to teach and learn alongside creative, reflective and dynamic practitioners who are committed to teaching children. The programme encourages you to increase your understanding of teaching and learning processes in order to develop and maintain the high levels of enthusiasm, ability and passion necessary within the teaching profession.

At St Mary's, we look for those who wish to learn from challenges and seek a higher capacity to know more. In line with the University Mission Statement, the programme seeks to prepare teachers for schools at home and abroad including for those intending to teach in Roman Catholic and other Christian schools.

Why St Mary’s at WGU? The Primary PGCE programme provides an intense training experience that combines academic rigour with personal and professional learning experiences. The training is designed to meet the needs of each trainee to support and develop the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to start a teaching career.

In preparation for your teaching role, you will be trained across the 5-11 age range, developing knowledge and practice to support your development of:

Critical understanding of educational theory

Reflective practice linked to professional standards

Practitioner research and a wide range of educational issues to understand the unique characteristics of children and their learning needs

Subject-specific knowledge and creative ways to enthuse and educate children.

Our Primary and Secondary Initial Education courses have been judged by Ofsted, the government department that regulates teacher training, to be ‘outstanding’ - the highest grade attainable in an Ofsted inspection. The courses were deemed to be outstanding for both ‘overall effectiveness’ and the ‘capacity for further improvement and/or sustaining overall quality.’

Teaching methods The University-based aspect of the programme comprises curriculum subjects and the wider professional role of the teacher. We aim to develop the pedagogical and practical skills necessary to be an outstanding teacher, as well enhancing subject knowledge.

You will leave the St Mary’s programme at WGU having met the requirements to teach. If this is not achieved, further support and time in school will be required. On the programme you will study two Master's modules leading to 60 credits at postgraduate level. You will have the opportunity to further your postgraduate studies in your career as these credits are transferable.

School Placements You will spend 120 days in school and this is organised and co-ordinated by the Wrexham Glyndŵr University Placement Learning Unit, in partnership with our schools. You are supported through this element of the course by the school and link tutors.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University are partners with over 160 schools in England and Wales that support our training programme. During your placements, you will be guided from working with small groups of pupils alongside a class teacher towards taking responsibility for whole class teaching.

The enhancement period - a four-week placement of your choice - could be an SEND, Secondary, Welsh medium, or early years setting in England or Wales. This is a self-assessed placement and is measured against the targets set by you and your Academic Tutor from your first school experience. This is an opportunity to work in schools or educational settings to further enhance your skills in a variety of ways and incorporate one or more of the Standards for Teachers 2012.

St Mary's has been recognised as one of the highest quality providers of training for primary teachers in the country. Our courses are excellent preparation for a career in teaching. St Mary’s have franchised this successful programme to enable students to study at Wrexham Glyndŵr University in North East Wales.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

Taking the next step to study at a postgraduate level is an exciting but daunting prospect. Wrexham University has the established support system, research expertise, and the facilities for you to succeed.

We work side-by-side with a range of employers, including global giants such as Toyota, Tata Steel, Airbus and the BBC. These industry connections help to ensure a consistent score as one of the top universities in Wales when it comes to postgraduate employability. Our commitment to ensuring that students leave Wrexham University career-ready has also been noticed on a more national scale, evidenced by us ranking within the …

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