Secondary Education (Home Economics) 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 Home Economics 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 Home Economics 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.