Full & Part-Time Certificate in Education Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

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1 Full & Part-Time Certificate in Education Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

2 Choose Teacher Education... Education is far more than simply school and college. Opportunities for learning continue throughout life and qualified and motivated teachers are needed provide these opportunities. The tal lifelong learning workforce comprises around 1.2 million individuals.* In the UK alone around 220,000 job opportunities are available in the secr in further education colleges, adult and community education, work based learning, the National Health Service and the Prison Service, catering for around 4 million students. Courses at Runshaw College Our programmes offer a sound introduction teaching, giving you an integrated overview of teaching theory and practice. The courses are ideal for those looking start a career in teaching or those who already work as a teacher but do not have a teaching qualification. Careers An enormous number of teaching opportunities exist across the learning and skills secr, in organisations including further education colleges, sixth forms, adult and community learning, the National Health Service, the Prison Service, the Police Service and in private secr training organisations. Our programmes are designed for those wishing pursue a teaching career in these organisations. Whilst these are not school teaching qualifications, there are now employment opportunities in some schools and academies for post-16 teachers, particularly for teachers of vocational subjects. Accreditation Approved and awarded by Runshaw College s Teacher Training programmes have been specifically designed help you stand out from the crowd in day s competitive job market. Not only do they provide a prestigious qualification awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), they offer additional in-built development activities designed ensure you re highly skilled by the time you leave us! Your teaching placement (paid or voluntary) is a central feature of the Introducry, Intermediate and Certificate in Education/PGCE programmes. Our programmes offer a flexible route becoming a teacher. They may be studied as individual qualifications in their own right or, as they are modular, they may be built up a full Certificate in Education / Post Graduate Certificate in Education. We offer the following programmes: Certificate in Education & Training, Preparary Certificate in Education & Training, Introducry Certificate in Education & Training, Intermediate Certificate in Education / Post Graduate Certificate in Education Sources: *Skills for Business (Lifelong Learning UK); UK Commission for Employment & Skills.

3 Certificate in Education & Training, Preparary (Level 4) Certificate in Education & Training, Introducry Certificate in Education & Training, Intermediate MODULE 3 Curriculum Design & Assessment Certificate in Education/PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education) YEAR 1 MODULE 3 Curriculum Design & Assessment Certificate in Education/PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education) YEAR 2 MODULE 4 Action Research: Deconstructing Practice MODULE 5 Developing Teaching Learning MODULE 6 Contemporary Issues in Education The benefits professional teaching practice which is an integral part of our programmes and designed ensure you stand out from the crowd in day s competitive job market. Assessment is based upon the practical application of theory within teaching practice and depending upon your chosen course, your teaching practice will be 30, 75 or 150 hours in duration. (The Preparary Certificate in Education & Training involves an observed 30 minute micro teach session). opportunities for successful applicants undertake their teaching practice at Runshaw College. Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) applicants will need have a 2.2 honours degree or higher in order be considered for a placement at Runshaw. support from a specialist work placement officer help you obtain a high quality, supervised teaching placement. superb teaching and learning delivered by highly qualified turs who are active practitioners and specialists in the secr. Our students achieve outstanding grades and student satisfaction is second none. study with a range of trainees from a variety of educational settings, broaden your knowledge and enrich your learning experience. opportunities for external paper publication, including publication in UCLan s prestigious annual Through the Looking Glass journal which showcases trainee teacher research in post compulsory education. guest speaker visits from secr professionals further develop your knowledge in pics including dyslexia and contemporary issues within the lifelong learning secr. team building activities designed develop the communication and team working skills employers seek. a compact timetable providing you with the opportunity, freedom and flexibility during the remainder of the week, organise your time suit your personal circumstances and gain valuable work experience. class sizes that provide you with a more personal teaching and learning experience. You ll experience all the advantages of a large university education, combined with all the benefits of studying in a supportive learning environment. volunteering opportunities allowing you enhance your CV and gain valuable experiences that demonstrate employers your commitment your career and the community. tuition fees which are lower than many universities. study visits two organisations in different educational settings enhance your knowledge and bring learning life. talk employers about job prospects at events such as the Runshaw Careers Fair. the opportunity for PGCE graduates progress an MEd with UCLan.

4 Profile Bernice McGowan After studying A Levels at Runshaw Sixth Form College, Bernice progressed the first year of the BA (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice at Runshaw College, completing years 2 and 3 at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). In 2014 Bernice returned Runshaw study a fulltime PGCE, gaining a teaching placement at the College in the Public Services Department. During her teaching placement, Bernice was nominated for and won a Golden Roses Award for Innovative Teaching. After successfully completing the PGCE Bernice was offered a permanent role as a tur and is now teaching on the Foundation Degree in Prisons & Law Enforcement, Access Higher Education: Social Sciences and Public Services Extended Diploma at Runshaw. Whilst teaching, Bernice has also presented her research on Gender, Desistance and Alternative Responses at the European Society of Criminology Conference in Prague. Bernice says, The PGCE enabled me develop my skills and apply my knowledge in the world of teaching. It was an invaluable course that propelled me become outstanding in the interests of learners. Moving on... Runshaw College is committed providing you with an outstanding opportunity go from a fully supported undergraduate, an independent, critical thinking, and objective individual when you leave us. To achieve this, we go the extra mile support you in progressing higher level studies or employment. Below are the destinations of just a few of our recent graduates. Simon Ambry Lecturer in Mathematics, Runshaw College Sarah Ashworth Lecturer in Travel & Tourism, West Lancashire College Elizabeth Redmond Teacher of Science, Rivingn & Blackrod High School James McAlpine Teacher of Performing Arts, Presn s College Sue Salisbury NVQ Assessor, Runshaw Business Centre Sharon Virk Maths Tur at Creativity Works, Presn 100%of our students are in work or further study six months after graduating from Runshaw.

5 Entry Requirements You must: have five GCSEs at Grades A*-C or equivalent (including GCSE English Language or equivalent); and have an appropriate subject/vocational based qualification at Level 3 or above; and be able communicate fluently, accurately and effectively in professional spoken English. have a honours degree in the subject area you wish teach if you are a PGCE applicant. All students must also undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check at a cost of 44 (price correct at Jan 2015). Evidence of a criminal prosecution does not necessarily exclude you from our Career Degree but it must be disclosed. How apply Please apply direct Runshaw using a Runshaw College Teacher Training Application Form. For an application form and information about deadline dates contact our Admissions Team on tel: , [email protected]. Further Information Full course details are available from our website at or by contacting the course team. Pippa Swancott [email protected] Angela Brzeski [email protected] Runshaw College Euxn Lane Chorley PR7 6AQ [email protected] The information in this leaflet is correct at the time of going press. AW 16/10/15