PGCE Post Compulsory Education (M Level) David Wise 17 September 2012

Fire Safety There are no fire alarm practices scheduled for today. Therefore, if the alarm sounds it could be the real thing. If this happens, you should exit the building under the direction of your tutor. You will congregate on the grassy area outside of this (WN) building, by the marquee. 2

This course seeks to prepare student teachers to develop the knowledge, skills and personal qualities required of a professional teacher in the post-compulsory sector. It will allow you to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. 3

Induction More pragmatically, you will want to know what you are doing today and for the rest of this week: Further group details will be posted on the PCE noticeboard, which is on Floor 2 opposite the lifts – and/or will be made available electronically.

What about next week? Monday – independent study. Tuesday – independent study. Wednesday – independent study. Thursday – teaching begins at 10.00am. Friday – teaching continues. Teaching groups will be posted on the noticeboard – and/or will be made available electronically.

Enrolment and IT Accounts Enrolment can be completed online. You should aim to do this today. IT Accounts can be generated once you have enrolled. You should aim to do this today. You will need to have an IT account for some sessions, particularly on Wednesday.

A key document for you is the course handbook or Pathway Guide: Use it … with a health warning.

Professional Code of Conduct Whilst undertaking the Award, participants sign up to the expectation that they will demonstrate professionalism in: Personal presentation and approach to colleagues, and tutors Punctuality and reliability Conduct inside and outside of the teaching room Relationships with students Use of spoken and written English Commitment to continuous improvement. Student teachers are also expected to adhere to the codes of conduct in their STE Placement institution. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal from the Placement and, in some cases, the programme.

Key supporting personnel

Course Content All modules have a code and a title, eg 7PC004 Personal and Professional Development. Each module has it’s own module guide, which your tutor will explore with you. Modules contain a range of activities and will incorporate a variety of teaching and learning strategies. You will be expected to complete a considerable amount of additional work/study outside of taught sessions.

Course Content – Generic route 6PC012 – Working in the Post Compulsory Sector 6PC013 – Contextualised Study 6PC014 – Constructing Self and Identity 7PC004 – Personal and Professional Development 7PC005 – Reflecting on Self and Identity 7PC007 – Politics, Policy and Practice

Course Content – Skills route 6PC012 – Working in the Post Compulsory Sector 6PC019 – Introduction to Literacy Studies 6PC014 – Constructing Self and Identity 7PC004 – Personal and Professional Development 7PC005 – Reflecting on Self and Identity 7PC006 – Developing Language and Literacy in PCE

Assessment A range of assessment methods will be utilised across the modules. More details will be provided tomorrow morning (10.40am – 11.00am) here in WN002 again.

Evaluation Informal and ongoing. ‘Formal’ review points. End of module. Staff Student Consultative Committee meetings held three times during the year. If you don’t tell us, we can’t act.

The above are MUST DO items Induction ‘To Do’ List Initiate your CRB check Complete your online enrolment Get an IT account The above are MUST DO items Obtain a student identity card Log onto PebblePAD and … Access the LLUK website: http://lluk.org/4597.htm Join the Student Union

Induction Groupings Today, 2.00pm – 3.00pm: Generic Route Skills Route Victoria Wright in WN212 Julie Wilde in WN213 David Wise in WN216 Cathie Lacey in WN111

Induction Groupings - continued Groupings for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be posted on the noticeboard and or made available via PebblePAD tomorrow and throughout the week.

Any Questions?