Secondary Education (English) PGDE

This course is the first stage you need to complete if you are following the traditional route into secondary education.<br/><br/>It covers the Initial Teacher Education phase of your career.<br/><br/>After the course, this is typically followed by a successful induction year working in a school. This is known as the Teaching Induction Scheme. After this induction year, you will be qualified to teach English in Scotland.<br/><br/>You will gain vital classroom skills and experience. This will be done through two on-campus study modules combined with three school placements.<br/><br/>You will explore aspects of theory for teaching English language and literature to children and young adults.<br/><br/>You will also learn how to effectively support literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing. This is the responsibility of all teachers in Scotland.<br/><br/>In addition to the core course elements, youll also be able to choose from a range of elective options. Some of these are focused on employability, others on specific aspects of curriculum and pedagogy.<br/><br/>Small class sizes mean you will benefit from a strong, supportive community of staff and students.<br/><br/>You will receive individual support throughout the course from an allocated tutor.<br/><br/>Additionally, you will be allocated a school-based mentor when you are on professional placement.

It's time to Discover your Dundee.<br/><br/>The University of Dundee is proud to be ranked a top 35 UK university (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024) for high quality teaching, an excellent student experience, and a compact campus in the heart of Scotland's sunniest city. With 3,000 staff and over 14,000 students from across the globe, the university is a diverse and friendly community ready to welcome you.<br/><br/>The university's main campus is located in the west end of Dundee, which has been named the best place to live in Scotland 2024 (The Sunday Times)!<br/> <br/>Dundee is always investing in its facilities and student services, developing new ways of learning, and pushing the boundaries of research to ensure that you will have everything you need for a successful career.<br/> <br/>If you're applying through Clearing, you're guaranteed an offer of accommodation for your first year (T&Cs apply). All student accommodation is self-catered, and single bedrooms are furnished with an ensuite shower and toilet.