PGCE Secondary Education with Religious Education (RE)

Duration: One year full-time

Requirements:

Applicants must have a degree at 2:1 although a 2:2 will be considered and GCSE Grade C or above for English and Mathematics. You must have passed the literacy/numeracy skills tests and have experience of working with young people.

UCAS code: 2W4H

Fees UK students: £9,250

Fees for International students: £11,000

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Please note that Level 2 Key Skills in Application of Numbers and Communication or Certificates in Adult Literacy or Numeracy, are not sufficient to meet the entry requirements to a PGCE programme.

All PGCE applicants will need to meet the following:

Recent secondary school classroom observation experience.
To be able to clearly and accurately communicate both spoken and written English.
Candidates must take part in individual and group interviews with representatives from schools as well as University tutors.

You will be required to:

Provide a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), Enhanced Disclosure, related to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Joint Circular ‘Protection of Children’.
Meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach as detailed in ‘Fit to Teach’ by completing an on-line medical questionnaire.

Course Overview

Do you want to become an outstanding teacher? Our specialist PGCE in Secondary Education with Religious Education is a direct route to a career of which you can be proud. Religious Education teachers empowering young people and this course aims to produce dynamic, confident, and innovative teachers who are committed to making RE accessible for all. This course includes current debates and practices within Religious Education, as well as those issues relating to the promotion of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all pupils; it develops a range of teaching styles appropriate to the delivery of Religious Education within the National Curriculum and GCSE/A Level specifications.

The course’s perspective on religious education distils the best practice of the recent past and gives a decidedly contemporary flavour with an eye to the future. Furthermore, our PGCE RE trainees take up ‘enhancements’ linked to other curriculum subjects, primary phase or Special Education Needs and Diversity.

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The route to qualified teacher status will require you to work closely with all those involved in the training partnership – teachers, University tutors, school mentors, professional tutors in school and, last but not least, your fellow trainees. You are encouraged to take an active and collaborative role in your own learning and we all look forward to working with you on what we know will be a rewarding and enjoyable year.

At Plymouth Marjon University, we pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching programmes. Ofsted 2014 commented “the collaborative nature of the partnership that promotes high-quality training across all settings’. If the idea of joining these trainees inspires and motivates you, it’s time to apply for our PGCE RE.

Why this course at Marjon?

Marjon University Teacher Education Partnership is a well-established partnership between the University and schools in the South West, London and Service Children’s Education.
96% for Overall Satisfaction for our Initial Teacher Training outperforming the sector (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2016).
Partnership tutors engaged in hard hitting research supporting key priorities and empowering practitioners.
The Partnership recognises the value of excellent role models in initial teacher training and promotes the involvement of outstanding teachers and Specialist Leaders in Education in working with trainees.
Marjon Education graduates are the highest earning teachers in Wales and the Southwest (DfE LEO data 2017).

Perfect if you're curious about:

How can I build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents in school?
How can I promote a love of learning in my pupils and a passion for Religious Education?
How to I deal with challenging and controversial issues with my classes?
What can I do to develop my ability to become a leader in education?
How do good teachers keep on top of their workload?
How do I best prepare for applying for teaching jobs?

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Modules

The PGCE programme gains you 60 credits at Master level and is comprised of 4 X 15 credit modules and a Professional award QTS module. All modules are compulsory.

Teacher Education and Professional Learning
Based in school you will track your progress against the Teachers’ Standards working with through 2 complementary school placements. You will develop a passion and dedication for teaching and learning to prepare you for your teaching career.
Current issues in education
Teaching and learning in schools is ever changing, this module enables you to explore and critique the relationship between research, policy and practice. You will be assessed through critical reflection or current education practices in a written coursework.
Subject knowledge pedagogy and learning
Effective teaching and learning in schools requires teachers to have high level of subject knowledge in Religious Education and an understanding of how to enable learners in school to understanding it and make it relevant.
Learning and cognition
Learning in schools is experienced differently by diverse groups of pupils and diverse educational settings. This module explores theoretical underpinnings that dictate how teachers choose to teach and how pupil engage in learning.
Reflecting on learning
The success of you as a teacher is measured by the impact you have on pupil learning, this module enable you to explore your impact on the pupils you teach over time and the impact of this on your own professional learning and development.

What might you become?

RE teachers are in short supply but the regional demand will vary from year to year. Previous trainees in RE have gained employment locally in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall but also further afield e.g East Midlands, London, Yorkshire, Birmingham and in international schools. Plymouth Marjon University will work with partnerships to ensure that you receive the very best in teacher training preparing you to teach in any type of school, church schools, academies, cooperative trusts, independent schools or free schools.

How will you be taught?

Collaborative learning, critical reflection and a strong culture of support underpin the RE PGCE. You will have a minimum of 120 days in school in 2 block placements and 12 weeks in University undertaking a range of activities, teaching includes lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, tutorials, independent study or research and school based training.

How will you be assessed?

Assessments relates to your development of practice in school. All are coursework based, you will generate reflective journals, portfolios, essays and presentations.

Lecturers

Jonathan Cripps

Lecturer

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MarkAndrew Dearden

Lecturer in Primary ITE

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Alison Keyworth

Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate & Professional Development

Alison has experience of strategic and operational leadership and management within the secondary and HE sectors and is instrumental in the training and quality assuring of in-school coaches/mentors.

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Julie Stevens

Senior Lecturer in Physical & Coach Education

Julie Stevens taught in secondary schools as a PE teacher in Devon, Cornwall and Sussex, worked for the LEA education department advisory service and the Youth Sport Trust. She has been teaching in universities for over 10 years with a focus on coaching and physical education.

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