PGCE - Secondary - English

Age phase: 11-16 with post-16 enhancement

Unique opportunities to:

• Develop your own philosophy for learning and teaching in English
• Enrich your subject knowledge drawing on the expertise of an experienced English tutor
• Engage in practical drama workshops
• Benefit from resources and a bespoke workshop delivered by the National Association of Teachers of English
• Attend an ‘A’ level English Sixth Form Conference alongside pupils from Partnerships schools and take part in workshops
• Attend two lectures at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-Upon-Avon (Cost: £20) and free entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
• Talk to book reviewers of young adult fiction and get up to date guidance on reading resources

Key features

• Explore your vision of purposeful and creative teaching of English with expert guidance
• Enjoy collaborative learning with peers as you develop your own practice
• Develop your own understanding of how to teach English effectively to 11-18 year-olds
• Develop the skills to be a self-reflective classroom practitioner
• Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to have a successful career in teaching

NB English is offered through both Core and School Direct routes.

Where could it take you?

• [PGCE student on placement]
• Great employment prospects
• Prepare for leadership and your Masters with 60 credits and a strong research foundation
• Many University of Worcester trainees gain promotion within the first few years of teaching