PGCE - Secondary - Modern Languages PGCE

<strong>Train to become a qualified Modern Languages teacher in a secondary school. You will help pupils access the world and new cultures while teaching the subject you love.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Overview</strong><br/>Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational modern languages teacher with research-informed lectures, varied school placements and interactive lesson simulations. You will benefit from University and school support throughout your course.<br/><br/>At Worcester, you will gain experience through placement in two different secondary school environments, teaching a range of secondary year groups, whilst receiving support from a school subject mentor and University tutors.<br/><br/>When not on placement, you will be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops and interactive subject sessions. In these interactive sessions, our tutors will model effective teaching and classroom management strategies. You will also get the opportunity to select one of our enhancement activities, these allow you to pursue a subject thats important to you – from Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to English as an Additional Language.<br/><br/>Beyond the classroom, we’ll enrich your subject knowledge of the Modern Languages curriculum. For example, recent students have explored how to teach grammar effectively with guest speakers, learnt how to empower disadvantaged pupils and led workshops in schools focussing on culture.<br/><br/>When you successfully complete the course, youll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). QTS is awarded by the Teaching Regulation Agency in England.<br/><br/><strong>Combinations</strong><br/>• French<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Spanish<br/><br/><br/><br/>• French with Spanish<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Spanish with French<br/><br/><br/><br/>• French with German<br/><br/><br/><br/>• German with French<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Placements</strong><br/>You will complete a minimum of 120 days of placement, teaching modern languages in two different schools, so you can experience a wide range of age groups and learning environments. There will also be additional school visit days where you can explore practical strategies for the classroom, with opportunities to practice, rehearse and then implement in school.<br/><br/>We have a strong relationship with over 100 partnership schools, where you will be supported by subject specialist mentors. School mentors are experienced teachers who we work with to make sure you get the highest quality, placement experience.