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PGCE Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

PGCE Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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Full time | Main Rye Hill Campus | 1 year | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Literacy / Special Needs Teaching Special Education (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This PGCE Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) course will allow you to build on knowledge from your degree level study and develop specialist skills and knowledge in teaching and supporting learners in the post-14 sector. You will have experience or knowledge of the sector through previous study, employment, voluntary work or personal experience and be able to apply it in a real context.

You will have a patient and caring nature, be understanding, and have good interpersonal skills. As part of the course, you will undertake a work placement of 100 hours within a SEND setting to develop your teaching style and practice.

Once you complete this course you will be eligible to apply for QTLS, which is as highly regarded as QTS by employers.

How is the course taught?

  • Collaborative and reflective group sessions
  • Modelling of activities and techniques

How am I assessed?

  • Observations of teaching practice
  • Teaching portfolios
  • Written assignments
  • Presentations

Modules

Action Learning for Teaching in a Specialist Area of Disability.
Understanding Theories and Frameworks for Teaching Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training
Wider Professional Practice
Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training
Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

You must hold an Honours Degree in an appropriate area to undertake this course and be able to work academically at Level 6. Access to a placement setting to undertake at least 100 hours of teaching practice. The College can offer support with placements.