PGCE English

UCL (University College London)

The English PGCE introduces you to the broad scope of English as a curriculum subject, including media and drama, across the full secondary age range. Along with practical knowledge, it offers perspectives on the role of language in learning, the teaching of literacies and literature, the principles of syllabus design and evaluation, and assessment and recording. You will develop an understanding of classroom practice and the theories underpinning teaching and learning in English, media and drama. Tasks set throughout the year will enable you to reflect on your own as well as children's learning and development. Most of our schools offer opportunities to work with pupils who have English as an additional language or special educational needs. The English PGCE course will feature four ‘Intensive Teaching and Practice’ (ITAP) sequences designed to establish and develop your English teaching through the year. Closely linking theory and practice, and enabling you to observe, deconstruct, plan, practise and progress in specific areas of teaching, these focus on: establishing positive learning environments reading active and dramatic approaches to texts writing