Overview
The course is split up into five main strands of training:
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General Professional Studies: A series of lectures that cover the main aspects of classroom practice and educational theory.
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Subject Specialism Programme: A 15 day programme that concentrates on pedagogy and practice at subject level.
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Individual Studies Programme: This element of the course is based around the Individual Training Plan. Trainees identify their training needs and through tutorial support targets are designed in order to meet these needs.
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Classroom Practice Programme: Trainees complete a minimum of 124 days in a school or similar over two placements.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): Trainees complete 3 modules to gain a PGCE which is validated by Leeds Metropolitan University.
