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PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Languages
Introduction
The aim of this course is to enable student teachers to develop the personal qualities, knowledge and skills on which effective modern foreign language teaching depends. Delivered by both schools and the University College in partnership, it aims to develop a knowledge and understanding of modern foreign languages in the new National Curriculum and a critical awareness of the key issues relating to the objectives, content and assessment of modern foreign language teaching in secondary schools. It aims to ensure that student teachers are prepared adequately for the challenges and practical demands of their school experience and of their first teaching appointment. University College and school-based training is closely interlocked so that student teachers are offered a holistic training experience.
The course is organised in a series of 8 units or steps, the unit titles reflecting the developmental and progressive nature of the course:
- Awareness Raising (in primary and secondary school)
- Building Foundations (at University College)
- Fusion of Theory and Practice (half at University College and half in a secondary school)
- Application and Experience (first teaching practice)
- Reflection and Analysis (including working towards Masters level research assignment)
- Transition
- Development (second teaching practice)
- Launching (into the teacing profession as a qualified teacher)
We strongly believe that our student teachers benefit from sequenced, graduated training which cross-fertilize theory and practice as soon as possible. For instance not only will you be involved in schools from the very start of the course but you will also be teaching your own classes as early as November.
Course Code / Duration
GTTR Code
R9X1
Duration
1 year full time
Entry Requirements
- Students will be expected to have one (preferably two) of the following – French, Spanish or German – as their main language(s) in addition to a good honours degree or equivalent (e.g. Licencié or Licenciado statuses from France/Spain). If the first foreign language you intend to teach is not French, you will still be expected to have enough knowledge to be able to teach it at basic level
- GCSE Maths and English (grade C or above) before application
- Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Enhanced Disclosure
- Meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental fitness to teach as detailed in ‘Fit to Teach’
- Clearly and accurately communicate both spoken and written English
- Candidates must take part in an individual interview and/or a group interview with representatives from schools as well as University College tutors
Module Information
The MFL course addresses comprehensively all areas of the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status. Some examples are:
- How to plan and deliver effective lessons
- Strategies for effective teaching
- Planning learning experiences in the classroom
- The National Curriculum
- Subject knowledge in Modern Foreign Languages (including 10 full days of training for you to improve your second foreign language)
- Teaching pupils with different needs and abilities
- Teaching and learning at KS3, KS4 and post-16
- Information and Communications Technology within Modern Foreign Languages
- Assessment to facilitate more effective teaching and learning
- Resources
- Strategies for behaviour and classroom management
Fees and Funding
For current postgraduate fees and funding, please click here
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Career Opportunities
We have excellent links with local schools and beyond, with their MFL departments staffed in part (and in some cases mostly) with UCP Marjon trained teachers. Many of these have now gained senior positions like Heads of their language, Head of Modern Languages or Assistant Principal.
Additional Information
The TDA has launched a new service –‘Premier Plus’ for people interested in teaching a shortage subject. Visit http://www.tda.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/subject-information-enhancement/why-sign-up.aspx for further details.
UCP Marjon French and Spanish Subject Knowledge Enahancement Courses
Learn/improve your French/Spanish prior to your teacher training course. UCP Marjon is the only MFL SKE provider the the South West and the courses are taught by the actual PGCE MFL tutors. Find out more about our French and Spanish SKEs.
The Modern Foreign Languages course is particularly strong at addressing your individual needs through:
- Contrasting, convenient and appropriate placement schools throughout Plymouth, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, London and even Germany Service Children’s Education (SCE) schools
- A dedicated website for everyone to keep in touch as well as share resources, ideas, problems etc.
- Ten days dedicated to helping you with your second foreign language
- Four individual tutorials with the Modern Foreign Language University College Tutor to discuss your progress, expectations and issues
- International links with France (University of Brest), Spain (University of Valencia) and Germany (SCE - Services Children Education Schools)
What our students say:
“I was employed for a month to go into school and experience school life. It was this positive, but realistic, experience that inspired and confirmed my decision to teach. I really enjoyed my studies at UCP Marjon, which is a very helpful and supportive University College.”
Linsey Spry-Benz
"I haven't looked back! I absolutely love everything about teaching and look forward to work every day. No two days are the same and I would not have it any other way".
Courtenay Burge
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