Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE  Primary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) PGCE Kingston University ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1534088173Kingston-University.jpg

Our PGCE course in Primary Teaching provides an intensive, highly challenging and rewarding programme that will enable you to qualify as a primary teacher for Key Stage 1 and 2 in one year. You will also receive the award of PGCE with 60 credits towards a masters degree. School experience in our excellent range of partnership schools is an integral part of the course, helping you relate theory to practice. What you will study The course will equip you with a sound knowledge of the core subjects of English, mathematics, ICT and science, together with an opportunity to explore and develop your understanding of subjects in the wider curriculum, such as history, geography, art and physical education. You will study a chosen specialist subject in further depth and develop the essential skills of communication, planning, teaching and assessment that you will need in practice. You will spend 18 weeks of the 36-week course on school placements, supported by a school-based mentor andor a University tutor. Modules - Core curriculum (English, maths, science, ICT) - Broader curriculum (history, geography, art, design technology, the arts, physical education and religious education) - Reflective Professional (pedagogy) - Teacher as a Researcher (focus subject, including primary languages option) - School Experience