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 5 or 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:

It is not essential that candidates have school experience when they apply for a PGCE Secondary subject specialist Education course, however, we would recommend that candidates obtain some observation experience to ensure that teaching is the right career path for them.
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 RE 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 on “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

All modules are compulsory.

Professional Practice in Schools
By the end of this module trainees should be able to demonstrate the competencies of a newly qualified teacher (NQT) by achieving the minimum expectation required by the Teachers’ Standards. The module includes two placements in schools.
Learning Behaviours in Context
Research a range of learning and teaching theories and strategies to develop an understanding of how children learn. Critically evaluate research and current developments in education that inform the application of routines, relationships and responses in context.
Becoming a Teacher: A Reflective Journey
Systematically reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of subject specific pedagogy on learning experiences and develop a range of approaches to use in schools.
Inclusion in the Secondary Classroom: Maximising Achievement
Investigate and discuss a wide range of sources to develop a secure knowledge and understanding of theory, policy and practice to help identify the issues around maximising pupil achievement. Develop understanding and skills which contribute to a fully inclusive classroom.
Understanding the Learner: Assessment and Progress
Understand the essential link between planning and assessment and develop a critical awareness of planning for progression and its effect on learning.

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

Senior Lecturer

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Dr Alison Keyworth

Director of School

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

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 Initial Teacher Training in all subjects, with a specialism in Physical Education.

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