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PGCE Secondary Education Dance (Bedford campus)
| Course title: | PGCE Secondary Education Dance |
| Apply: | online direct to the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) |
| Code: | W5X1 |
| Start (ft): | September |
| Mode: | full-time |
| Duration: | 1 year full-time |
| Location: | Bedford campus, Polhill Avenue |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education & Sport |
| Department: | Department of Physical Education & Sport Studies |
Summary
This programme offers the opportunity to become a first class Dance Teacher at secondary level. Students undertake at least 120 days of practical school placement and are expected to receive £4000 training bursary* paid during their course.
During the course, students attend subject specific sessions, lectures and seminars designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to teach Dance in secondary schools.
The teaching builds on students existing knowledge about Dance, encouraging them to explore ways of translating this to allow pupils to become competent in Dance.
In addition, students develop an awareness and understanding of general professional issues and explore the role of Dance in relation to the National Curriculum, GCSE and A level specifications.
This course is offered for assessment at two levels. You will either be assessed for, and awarded, the Postgraduate Certificate in Education with QTS and 60 Master’s Level Credits or the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS and 60 Level 3 Credits.
The University works in partnership with local schools to provide students with a programme that has a predominantly professional focus.
Students undertake two placements in different schools, at least one of which includes A level dance, in addition to an observation practice in a primary school. Whilst in the school placements, trainees are supported by teachers who have extensive experience in Dance.
*The training bursary is correct for 2009 entry. Please refer to the TDA website or contact admissions if there are any queries about bursaries
Why choose this course?
Comprehensive preparation for teaching dance at secondary level (National Curriculum, GCSE, A level).
You may be eligible for a tax-free bursary
You will undertake at least 120 days of practical school placement
Our School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Training in the UK
We have an impressive record for training teachers
Student Comments
"The PGCE course was intense and hard work, but with the support of the excellent lecturers we all made it through! Being a teacher is thoroughly rewarding and the knowledge I gained at Bedford Campus has been invaluable."
Leanne Hall, PGCE Secondary Dance student
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course are in great demand for teaching posts throughout the UK.
Teaching/learning methods and strategies
Teaching is through lectures, seminars and workshops with opportunities for working independently and collaboratively.
Assessment
There are assignments rather than formal examinations and continuous assessment related to the national standards for Qualified Teacher Status specified in the most recent government documentation.
Further details about the course
Areas of study may include
The nature of dance and the dance curricula
Teaching and learning in dance
Assessment for learning
Subject enhancement and understanding of dance 11-16
Entry requirements
Candidates should possess an upper second class Honours degree or above in dance or one which demonstrates a substantial dance component.
All applicants must have GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Recent and relevant experience of working with children preferably in a mainstream school.
Students who do not have GCSE grade C in English need to have average score of 6.0 IELTS, including an individual score of at least 6.0 on each of the four areas.
All suitable applicants will be interviewed and will undergo a check by the Criminal Records Bureau.
Fees, Bursaries, Scholarships, Costs
UK and EU students receive a £4,000 tax free bursary from the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) which covers fees and living expenses. Please refer to the TDA website www.tda.gov.uk or contact admissions if there are any queries about bursaries
Find out more
Applications for PGCE courses are made online through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR). www.gttr.ac.uk
To enquire about this course please contact the Recruitment and Admissions team at the Bedford campus.
E: admission@beds.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)1234 793279
F: +44( 0)1234 793277
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