BA (Hons) Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS
Have you always wanted to teach in a primary school and make a real and positive impact on the education of young people? Are you passionate about primary education and want to share your enthusiasm with others?
The course takes place in both university and primary school settings to provide authentic learning and teaching experiences which will effectively prepare student teachers to inspire learners to achieve the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales.
We work in partnership with schools who have been selected for their excellent provision and sustained record of high-quality mentoring and involvement with initial teacher education. Many of our lead partnership schools play an active role in shaping the developing Curriculum for Wales, influencing policy, school-to-school improvement and raising standards.
The course focuses on the development of knowledge in the Areas of Learning and Experience, practical skills, wider skills and the professional competences required to become a highly effective teacher.
From Septemeber 2020, if you choose to study at least 40 credits of your course through the medium of Welsh, you can apply for a scholarship to receive £500 per year from Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Click here for more information.
What you will study
This Initial Teacher Education course will provide you with excellent personal and professional learning opportunities which aim to meet the needs of individual student teachers and learners in schools.
Year One: Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS
Core Studies 1 - (20 credits) Core module
Professional and Pedagogical Studies 1 - (20 credits) Core module
Subject Studies 1A - (40 credits) Core module
Subject Studies 1B - (20 credits) Core module
Professional Learning and Development 1 - (20 credits) Core module
Year Two: Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS
Core Studies 2 - (20 credits) Core module
Professional and Pedagogical Studies 2- (20 credits) Core module
Subject Studies 2A - (40 credits) Core module
Subject Studies 2B - (20 credits) Core module
Professionalism Learning and Development 2 - (20 credits) Core module
Year Three: Primary Initial Teacher Education with QTS
Core Studies 3 - (20 credits) Core module
Professional and Pedagogical Studies 3 - (20 credits) Core module
Subject Studies 3A - (40 credits) Core module
Subject Studies 3B - (20 credits) Core module
Professional Learning and Development 3 - (20 credits) Core module
Careers
This Initial Teacher Education course has been designed to reflect and address national drivers and provide the market with highly-desirable graduates who are equipped to meet the demands of the profession. The established primary team has a proven record of developing the highest standards of student teachers, many of whom have progressed into leadership roles or taken up posts at highly respected schools.
Upon graduation, you will be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which means you are qualified to teach in a primary school in a national or international setting. The majority of graduates secure teaching posts in Wales or England, but some graduates have been appointed in British schools internationally such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, China and Kuwait.
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