In-Service Advice Session Cert Ed Certificate in Education

In-Service Advice Session Cert. Ed (Certificate in Education) PGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education) PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)

Andy Tofts – Head of School for Education 01472 311222 X 1440 toftsa@grimsby. ac. uk

Overview for session • • • Programme overview Funding Questions Application One to one conversations

Pathways (Lifelong Learning) Cert. Ed (levels 4 & 5) (Certificate in Education) PGCE (levels 5 & 6) (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education) PGCE (levels 6 & 7) (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)

When you will be studying • From 10 th September until June • Part-time attendance at University Centre / Grimsby Institute for two years • Tuesday in class 1300 -1630 or 1800 -2130 (subject to demand) • Private study time will also be important

What you will be studying • Planning to teach in the Lifelong Learning sector • Theories and principles of learning and teaching • Developing specialist skills • Exploring professional practice • Personal and professional development • Curriculum development Total 120 credits – level of study dependant on pathway

Assessment on the Course Mixture of methods used on modules • Teaching files, projects, reports and essays • Minimum of 100 hours teaching • Minimum of eight observations of your teaching • Personal core skills

Support for you as a learner • Personal tutors • Mentor support during your teaching practice • Electronic information and materials on Moodle and Hull’s virtual learning environment • Study skills support • The group

Entry Requirements • Employed as a teacher/trainer • Minimum level 3 qualification in subject area • Access to a minimum of 50 hours teaching per year • Reference

Funding • Tuition fees - £ 2, 997 first year (possible inflationary rise in 14/15) • Student loans – payback after completion of programme and when earning more than £ 21 k. • Loan not available for Post Graduate pathway. • Additional funding may be available depending on individual circumstances. • GIG staff can apply for staff development funds; currently 1/3 for CE/Prof Grad – possibility ½ for Post Grad.

Funding • Information available from : – Student Finance England – http: //www. direct. gov. uk/en/Education. And. Le arning/University. And. Higher. Education/Stude nt. Finance/index. htm – Student Finance booklets (reception) – Finance one to ones offered. – Jenny Wells - 01472 311222 ex 1416 – Email : wellsj@grimsby. ac. uk

Things to consider • Professional commitment to the course - especially attendance • Managing your time and personal circumstances • Financial implications: – Ensure when applying for a loan you state the correct programme title! – GIG staff submit a Staff Development application • It does not confer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for schools, (though QTLS can be applied for and now has parity – If. L now charge £ 485 for professional formation) • It is not just another course – it is a professional qualification and all that goes with it!

What next? • Applications via the Grimsby Institute website; In-Service http: //www. grimsby. ac. uk/highereducation /course. Information. php? c=1860002472 21081&d=186000193767887&s=18600 0222817907 • Reference required as above • Proof of DBS/CRB (on application form) • Proof of qualification

Any questions?