PGCE 7-14 Years

The PGCE 7-14 Years course at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to become an effective teacher in the 7-14 age range. The course focuses on developing your understanding of how children learn and develop, as well as your ability to create engaging and inclusive learning environments. You will also gain experience in teaching and learning strategies, assessment and feedback, and classroom management. Throughout the course, you will be supported by experienced tutors and mentors, who will provide guidance and feedback on your progress. Upon completion of the course, you will be recommended for QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and ready to embark on a rewarding career in teaching.

Additional Information

The PGCE 7-14 Years course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and school experiences. You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in lessons taught by experienced teachers, as well as to teach your own classes under supervision. The course also includes a research project, where you will have the opportunity to explore an area of interest related to teaching and learning.

Unlock Your Potential as a Teacher with CCCU's PGCE 7-14 Years Course

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading provider of teacher training programmes in the UK. Our PGCE courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to succeed as a teacher in today's schools. We have a strong reputation for providing high-quality teacher education, and our graduates are highly sought after by schools. By studying at Canterbury Christ Church University, you will be part of a vibrant community of learners and teachers, who are committed to improving educational outcomes for all students.

Do you love your subject, but want the breadth of teaching that primary teaching offers? Do you love working with the primary age range, but also want to develop a specialist subject that will enable you to teach in both primary and secondary schools? If so, then this may be the PGCE course for you. The PGCE 7­-14 trains teachers to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It will train student teachers to be: Primary subject specialists who can also teach across the curriculum at a time when many primary schools are utilizing subject specialists in their timetabling and teaching at Key Stage 2 Secondary subject specialists with a sound knowledge of primary practice, matching the direction in which curriculum at Key Stage 3 is traveling Specialists who can teach across the whole age range (e.g. as required in international or independent schools) Understand and manage the transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 Flexible enough to move between phases of education.

An honors degree of at least lower second class (2:2) standard, with 50% of degree modules related to the PGCE subject is preferred. However, candidates with a C or above at A level in the PGCE subject and with other relevant experience in an education setting will also be considered.