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1 Year On Campus Certificate Program
University of the West of EnglandThe Secondary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is a one-year (36 week) academic course that trains graduates to be secondary school teachers of Modern Languages.The PGCE course has been designed to train teachers to practise as a subject specialist teacher for the secondary age range (11-16). Trainees are assessed against the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across the age range. Trainees will also often gain experience of the 16-18 age range, although they won't be formally assessed in this phase.If you have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for languages and want to inspire the next generation of linguists in an exciting and innovative way, then this is the course for you. The Modern Languages PGCE explores all aspects of teaching and learning with a balance of theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on effective pedagogy, adaptive teaching and practical activities for the classroom. This course will support you in becoming a highly skilled, confident, inspiring and reflective teacher of Modern Languages.
An undergraduate degree, or a recognised equivalent qualification. This is typically 2:2 or higher.At least 50% of your degree should be in a subject related to what you want to teach, however we may be able to consider other personal, professional or educational experience as evidence of subject knowledge, including A-level or other level 3 qualifications in related subjects. Native speakers of French, German or Spanish may hold an undergraduate degree, or recognised equivalent qualification, in any subject.Ideally you should have knowledge of a second language, even if only at beginners' level. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Health Checks, DBS check, Interview. IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
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