Teacher Training: Choosing the Right PGCE for You

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Brief Introduction

Find the right path into teaching for you and get the chance to build the confidence and skills you need for working in teaching.

Course Summary

This course is designed for aspiring teachers who want to learn the key principles and practices of teaching in a school environment. You will be introduced to the latest methods and techniques employed in modern teaching, and be given the opportunity to develop your own teaching style.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn the key principles and practices of teaching in a school environment
  • Develop your own teaching style
  • Be introduced to the latest methods and techniques employed in modern teaching

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop an understanding of the key principles and practices of teaching
  • Gain confidence in your own teaching style and techniques
  • Learn to manage a classroom effectively and assess student progress

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No previous teaching experience required
  • Access to a computer with internet

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Interactive
  • Discussion-based

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • Child Development and Education

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Notable People in This Field

  • Sir Ken Robinson
  • Linda Darling-Hammond

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Requirements

  • This course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a teacher. The course is suitable for those who’ve always known they want to teach, those studying teaching now, those about to start an undergraduate degree, and those who’ve decided to switch to teaching from another profession. Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Knowledge

  • Dispelling some common myths around teachingTeaching in primary, secondary and specialist settingsRoutes into teachingPGCE teacher training explainedYour career path as a teacher

Summary of User Reviews

Read reviews of Teacher Training - PGCE from FutureLearn. Discover what learners say about the course and overall rating. Many users appreciate the course's practical and interactive approach to teaching. However, some users find the course content too basic and the workload overwhelming.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

practical and interactive approach to teaching

Pros from User Reviews

  • Hands-on experience in teaching practice
  • Supportive tutors and peer learning community
  • Flexible online learning platform

Cons from User Reviews

  • Course content may be too basic for experienced teachers
  • Heavy workload and time-consuming assignments
  • Limited opportunities for personalized feedback
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Joanne DeBond, Karla Coghlan
Coventry University
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