Teaching in the Post Compulsory Sector (PCET) Laurie Kenny Teacher Education team
Aims and objectives Aim To explore opportunities for teaching in the Post Compulsory Education and Training Sector (PCET)
Objectives To explain routes into PCET To identify entry requirements and application procedures To recognise the role and skills of a PCET tutor
Question What do you clean your teeth with, brush your hair with and sit on? A toothbrush, a hairbrush and a chair Moral – always use the multimodal approach!
Routes into PCET Pre-Service Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/Certificate in Education (one year full time) In- Service Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/Certificate in Education (two years part time) Edexel/Pearson BTEC Award/Certificate in Education & Training (12 weeks & 24 weeks)
Types of learners 14 upwards – no age limit FE & HE Vocationally orientated
Why PCET? Using the individual wipe boards, please write down TWO reasons why you would like to teach in FE
Things you might have written! They all want to be there/motivated Holidays Money Sense of achievement Changing Lives Job Satisfaction Start late & finish early Want to make a difference
Methods Learner centred Loads of resources Group work Research Reflection Use of ICT Development of numeracy, literacy & ICT
Teaching Practice Pre-Service – placement in PCET In-Service – employment in PCET Award in Education and Training – Micro lesson Certificate in Education and Training – employment or voluntary teaching
Skills In pairs list the skills and personal qualities of a PCET teacher.
Brand new teachers Support mechanism Staff development (PTLLS) Mentors Support from Colleagues Induction
What sort of person teaches in FE? Qualified Vocational experience (dependent on subject specialism )
What do you do on our courses? Planning and preparation Assessment and questioning techniques Theories to link in with practice Teaching Techniques Resources, record keeping, functional skills Health & Safety & Legislation Equality, diversity and inclusivity Influences on education Teaching practice (micros and placements)
How to apply Pre-service – UCAS In-Service – apply once employed in PCET Award in Education and Training – Application form. Courses start January, April & September – evening & daytime. The award & certificate could be completed alongside your current studies
Further Queries/Information Pre-service PGCE queries Helen Brierley and Laurie Kenny (Course Leaders) - (01482) Award & Certificate queries Laura Pick (administrator) (01482) In-service PGCE/Certificate in Education queries William Hawkridge (Course Leader) (01482)
Objectives To explain routes into PCET To identify entry requirements and application procedures To recognise the role and skills of a PCET tutor
Questions?