Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
The PGCE modules are taught at Masters level. They will be assessed through three pieces of writing, one focussing on Theories of Learning, a Reflective Journal and one focussing on Assessment
The modules will be taught by lecturers from Bradford College at our base in Newton Aycliffe; if successful the PGCE will be validated by Leeds Metropolitan University.
Once registered with Bradford College, the trainees will be entitled to use the on-line facilities via WebCT. This is a virtual learning environment and as such includes access to handbooks, journals, academic papers, online tutorials and a discussion forum. The website address from which WebCT can be accessed is www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk.
It is important to note that QTS is awarded independently of the PGCE modules. A trainee could therefore fail the PGCE modules, but still be awarded QTS. Where a trainee fails to reach the Standards for QTS, but passes the PGCE modules, the trainee may use the modules as credits towards an MA programme.
