FdA in Education and Training
Commencing in 2010/11

"I knew I’d be coming to Bicton College before I got to the top of the drive - I just fell in love with the place and its atmosphere!" Group Discussion Classroom Teaching Practical Teaching Methods

  • UCAS Institution Code:P60

    UCAS Programme Code:N/A

    Duration:4 Terms, PT

    With a PGCE or Certificate in Education you could…

    …teach!
    …however, a career in education does not just confine you to a classroom. If you preferred, there are also many other teaching opportunities in industries such as the police force, the armed forces, the prison service, private schools and business schools, libraries and language schools…

    These two teacher training courses are delivered together. However, whilst the Certificate in Education course is for trainee teachers without a degree, the PGCE course is for students who already possess a degree qualification, and who are therefore assessed at a higher level.

    Duration
    Students undertake six modules for an in-depth exploration of the theories and practices of learning and teaching. All modules are delivered in the beautiful surroundings of Bicton College under the direction of, and in collaboration with, the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Education. This course can be funded under teacher training initiatives subject to meeting criteria.
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    Facilities

    • Modern learning resources centre
    • IT support and remote access are available
    • Links with University of Plymouth Resources
    • Refectory serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Swimming pool
    • Gym
    • Bar
    • Snack Bar
    • Social area with games machines
    • 25Ha of mature parkland
    • 166 Ha farm estate
    • Animal care centre
    • Veterinary centre
    • BHS approved equestrian training centre
    • Stables
    • Kennels
    • Saplings Children’s Centre

     

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    Programme Aims

    This programme takes existing teachers (with a minimum qualification of a Certificate in Education at entry) into deeper levels of knowledge, abilities and attitudes in post compulsory and lifelong learning sectors in both education and training.
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    Entry Requirements

    • A Certificate in Education
    • A commitment to professional development
    • Two positive references
    • A positive Criminal Records Bureau check
    • A willingness to undertake personal study
    • The intention to attend all sessions
    • Level 2 GCSE literacy and numeracy awards
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    Course Structure

    This part-time programme (evening delivery) consists of four taught and two portfolio modules.
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    What you will study

    • The Adult Learner
    • Research Methods
    • Theory in Education
    • Education Policy
    • Portfolio – Theory into Practice
    • Portfolio – Curriculum and Resources
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    Assessment

    • 4000 word essay or equivalent

    Progression

    Successful students can progress on to the BA (Hons) Education and Training degree, part or full time provision, delivered collaboratively with the University of Plymouth.
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  • APPLY TODAY

    For a full-time application apply to UCAS direct at www.ucas.ac.uk or

    Write to:

    UCAS

    PO Box 28

    Cheltenham

    Gloucestershire

    GL50 3SA

     

    To study part-time apply directly to Bicton College.