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University of Glasgow: Education (Primary) (Dumfries Campus)
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Education View department profile |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk/education |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This postgraduate programme in Primary Education provides you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to develop a career in teaching. This GTCS-accredited qualification combines classroom learning with comprehensive placements throughout Dumfries & Galloway.
This programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), giving you the qualification to pursue teaching roles in schools across the UK.
Students will undertake 18 weeks of study at University and 18 weeks of school experience in our partner schools.
This programme is accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), giving you the qualification to pursue teaching roles in schools across the UK. Students will undertake 18 weeks of study at University and 18 weeks of school experience in our partner schools. * As an aspiring teacher, this programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and values you need to become the committed professional necessary for today’s schools. * Building on your subject-specific knowledge, you will be supported to develop creative ways to enthuse and educate children. * With an emphasis on reflective practice linked to professional standards, you will develop skills to become a reflective practitioner in the classroom.
Core courses
The programme will prepare you to meet the demands of the profession through the following areas of study:
- PROFESSIONAL ENQUIRY
- UNDERSTANDING LEARNING AND TEACHING
- LEARNING AND TEACHING IN THE PRIMARY CURRICULUM
- PGDE WITH TEACHING QUALIFICATION: SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
The School of Interdisciplinary Studies has been in partnership with Dumfries & Galloway Council since 2008 and many of our graduating MA Primary Education and PGDE Education teachers find employment in the region.
GTCS Qualification
You will have the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) qualification to pursue teaching roles in schools.
Professional Practice with PGDE (MEd)
On successful completion of your PGDE you will have the opportunity to transfer your 90 Masters-level credits from your PGDE into this programme. For further information, please see:
- Professional Practice with PGDE
MSc Enhanced Practice in Education, Dumfries Campus
This programme will provide you with the skills and confidence to apply principles of practitioner-based enquiry and make effective changes in your place of work. You will develop expertise to initiate and influence positive working relationships across your organisation and beyond.
- MSc Enhanced Practice in Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
The University of Glasgow’s School of Education is an ambitious, major international research-led institution with traditional roots in Scottish higher education. We invest in the future of education through world-class research that advances knowledge and practice. Respected for contributions to policy and practice, our teaching and research benefits from strong partnerships with education communities.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Education is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.
Sustainable Development Goals
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