1. PGCE Secondary Modern Languages
LATCOF - May 2007
Karen Roberts
Subject Leader PGCE Modern Languages / Admissions Tutor

2. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
Session content:
* Meet the trainees
* PGCE recruitment
* General course outline
* Overview of University-based sessions
- Learning in Theory & Practice
- Lesson planning
- Support for learning
- Teaching Grammar
- ICT
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3. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
Entry requirements:
* GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English;
* Strong academic record at A-level or equivalent;
* Good honours degree or equivalent (2ii or above) with a 50% subject content
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4. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
How we select our trainees:
All assessments undertaken by university tutors and trained school based mentors
Numeracy and literacy test (numeracy test not used for selection purposes for ML applicants, only used to identify support during the course)
Group discussion
Presentation
Interview
Subject knowledge tasks
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5. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
What skills and qualities are we looking for?
The potential to make a first rate teacher
A good academic record in a related subject
Keen interest in their subject(s)
Involvement with young people or adults in the community
Experience of observing teachers in schools or colleges
An ability to communicate effectively
Adeptness in numeracy and literacy skills
Well written personal statement
Supportive reference
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6. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
MA (Education) with QTS
Our PGCE is at ‘M-level’ so trainees can opt to continue part-time after the PGCE year and obtain an MA in Education;
Trainees need slightly higher marks on the formal assignments in order to follow the MA course;
The MA requires 180 credits – they can acquire 60 on the PGCE course;
The remaining credits are gained part-time over two years (including 60 for a dissertation in the third year).
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7. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
The training year on a PGCE course
Two thirds school based
Expert university based tuition - strong practical orientation
Expert support in schools from trained teacher-mentors
Assessments - written and practical
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8. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
Pattern of training full time (provisional)
3rd Sept: Preliminary School placements (ML trainees spend 1 week in a primary school and 1 week in a secondary school)
17th Sept - end of Oct: Mainly university based training
Mid - Oct: Placement A (4 days in University)
Early Jan: University based training
Mid Jan - March: Placement B (2 days in University)
March: University based training
April - May: Placement A or C (1 day in University)
June: University based training and school-based enhancement experience
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9. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
What role are we preparing teachers for?
Fast changing educational environment
Fast changing wider environment - technology, economy, society, culture
Classroom teachers - educational professionals
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10. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
University-based sessions:
Educational & Professional Studies (a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops taught in mixed-subject groups)
Specialist Subject Studies ( a mixture of seminars and workshops for ML trainees only)
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11. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
Learning in Theory & Practice
* Enables trainees to explore their own personal, implicit theories of teaching and learning;
* Know how theories of learning can affect views of (i) the purpose of teaching (ii) how we teach, (iii) what we teach
* Be able to justify their approaches to teaching and learning
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12. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
Teaching Grammar:
Our approach to teaching grammar is informed by considering the following questions:
* What do the pupils need to know?
* Do you need to mention grammatical terms (metalanguage)?
* Do you need to give merely a generalised rule?
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13. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
* Do you need to specify exceptions to the rule?
* Do we teach grammar through the TL?
* Do we have to teach grammar in context?
University-based assignment “A personal response to the grammar debate.”
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14. University of Manchester Secondary PGCE / MA with QTS
ICT sessions on the PGCE course:
- ICT and pupil learning (EPS)
- Using WebCT (Virtual Learning Environment)
- Using a language lab – visit to Manchester High School
for Girls
- Using the Interactive Whiteboard – visit to All Saints
Catholic College, Dukinfield
- Using Microsoft office packages with pupils
- Teaching ML through the Internet (2 x sessions)
* Treasure Hunts/Webquests/Hotpotatoes
- Using video and songs to teach ML
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