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The University of Bedfordshire has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2011, the most prestigious corporate award that any UK business can win.

co n t e n t s 3 NEWS

A round-up of education news from the University

THE PEOPLE 4 MEET

Welcome. We’ve spoken to staff, students and graduates about what teacher training and education courses at the University of Bedfordshire are really like and taken a look at the unique facilities available to trainees. With so many different routes into teaching on offer (see page 4), we are bound to have a course to suit you.

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What staff, students and graduates think of Teacher Training at Bedfordshire

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From sofa-surfing to award-winning

Aged 17, Emma Perry had to leave home and was sofasurfing at friends’ houses before she found residence in a hostel.

Now she is working towards becoming a teacher following her hugely successful time at the University of Bedfordshire.

Earlier in the year Emma was presented a £500 grant for her dedication to her studies.

Emma was awarded the Steven Henley Award for Outstanding Achievement, which recognises the special achievements of one BA Physical Education (QTS) student annually in memory of Steven, a Bedfordshire student who died of a rare form of cancer at the age of 21.

The honour marked not only her background before university, but also her continuing efforts today.

Alongside her studies Emma spends her spare time volunteering – teaching at Newham Middle School, officiating sports in local schools, helping out at the Bedford International Games and feeding the homeless at The Prebend Day Centre in Bedford.

A very thankful Emma said she was honoured to

A very positive Ofsted report be receiving such a special award, and will put the grant to very good use – by going on teacher-training courses in football and trampolining, and purchasing study books.

“I am really focussed on making something of my life and progressing as a teacher is my dream. This money will help me so much to achieve what I want.”

Sporty Charlotte aims to be ‘role model’ for girls in South Africa At the age of 15, Charlotte Smith learned that girls in South African schools were not able to take part in sport, and she was eager to change it. After an exchange visit to the Groenberg Secondary School, in the South African village of Grabouw, Charlotte started raising money and set up a scheme to get girls there taking part in sport and physical activities, making several return visits. Her efforts impressed the Lions Club International so much, that she was named its Young Ambassador and invited to meet Sophie, Countess of Wessex at a special ceremony in Birmingham.

Four years on, the scheme is still going strong with more girls getting involved in sports. Charlotte, who is studying Secondary Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at the Bedford campus said: “I was shocked to find out that PE was not part of the school curriculum in South Africa and from that moment I wanted to start a new project.” Charlotte has also been awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for exceptional academic ability – a bursary worth £27,000 given to just four students a year. “It has opened up many more doors for my future career as a PE teacher,” said Charlotte.

Ofsted inspected the Primary Teacher Training department in 2013 and judged it to be ‘Good’. The inspectors were impressed by the quality of support trainees receive in schools. They also commented on the high-quality training they receive at the University, especially in relation to early reading and mathematics.

The inspectors reported that trainees reveal high levels of commitment to becoming teachers, with the vast majority of them gaining employment on completion of their degrees. The inspectors commented on how well trainees teach, attending closely to the needs of the children in their classes, managing behaviour effectively and reflecting on their own teaching in order to improve. www.beds.ac.uk 3

routes into teaching

the ways ahead With several different ways to complete your Initial Teacher Education (ITE) the option you choose will depend on your circumstances. You will need GCSEs grade C or equivalent in English and maths, and (for primary teaching) a grade C in science. The following scenarios give examples of the routes you can take…

1 route Ann Smith • Worked in industry for 12 years • Wants to retrain as a secondary school maths teacher • Has a degree in accountancy (which contains some maths content)

Take a PGCE Maths course • 1-year course • Starts in September • Bursary available† • Gives Qualified Teacher Status

Continued Professional Development • Undertake an MA in Education (can claim credits from PGCE) • 1-6 year course • Starts in September • Enhances career prospects • Could lead on to Ed Doc

2 route Bob Henden • Just graduated from university with a psychology degree • Wants to become a science teacher

Take a PGCE Secondary Science course with Chemistry • 1-year course • Starts in September • Bursary available† • Gives Qualified Teacher Status

Continued Professional Development • Undertake an MA in Education (can claim credits from PGCE) • 1-6 year course • Starts in September • Enhances career prospects • Could lead on to Ed Doc

3 route Sanjay Patel

Take a BA Primary Education course • 3-year course • Starts in September • Gives Qualified Teacher Status and also a degree

• Finished A Levels • Wants to be a primary school teacher

Continued Professional Development • Undertake an MA in Education • 1-6 year course • Starts in September • Enhances career prospects • Could lead on to Ed Doc

4 route Leroy Jones • Just graduated from university with a good honours degree in Spanish • Wants to train as a primary school teacher

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Undertake a PGCE Primary with Modern and Community Languages • 1-year course • Starts in September • Gives Qualified Teacher Status

Continued Professional Development • Undertake an MA in Education (can claim credits from PGCE) • 1-6 year course • Starts in September • Enhances career prospects • Could lead on to Ed Doc

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5 route SONIA BEGUM • Just graduated from university in BA (Hons) Applied Education Studies • Wants to become a primary school teacher

Undertake a PGCE Primary Education with Early Years • 1-year course • Starts in September • Gives Qualified Teacher Status

Continued Professional Development • Undertake an MA in Education (can claim credits from PGCE) • 1-6 year course • Starts in September • Enhances career prospects • Could lead on to Ed Doc

6 route SaRAH BROWN • Works as a teaching assistant with many years of teaching experience • Wants to become a primary school teacher

Undertake a BA Applied Education Studies course • 4 year part-time degree • Study whilst you work

Continued Professional Development • Undertake a school-based teaching course 1 year • Gives qualified teacher status

7 route ADAM JohNSON • Wants to be a primary school teacher • Does not currently meet entry requirements for teacher training

Take a BA Education Studies course • 3-year course • Starts in September • Gains relevant work experience

Take a PGCE or SCITT QTS course • 1 year course • Leads to Qualified Teacher Status

School Direct - new route into teaching The Faculty is expanding its School Direct provision, the new route into teaching led by schools working in partnership with us. There are three options for those considering the School Direct route: • S chool Direct Training Programme (tuition fee) is open to all graduates and is funded by tuition fees paid by the trainee, who may receive a bursary from the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) • S chool Direct Training Programme (salaried) is an employment based route into teaching for high-quality graduates with three or more years’ career experience. The trainee is employed as an unqualified teacher by a school • S chool Direct Training Programme (self-funded) is a partnership course between the school and the University that allows unqualified teachers to attain accreditation whilst in work. Applications are made directly to the University. For more information, email: educationservices@beds.ac.uk www.beds.ac.uk 5

MEET THE PEOPLE

Learning curve

Students and staff agree that Education courses at the University of Bedfordshire provide the training you need to succeed in the classroom

Based at the Bedford campus, the Faculty of Education and Sport boasts an impressive record for training teachers and a high graduate-employment rate.

We offer a number of routes into teaching. You can choose from the four year BA (Hons) Physical Education leading to QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), or the BA (Hons) Primary Education leading to QTS, which is a three year degree. If you already have an appropriate degree

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you can select from the range of Postgraduate Certificates in Education (PGCE), which will award you with QTS. We also quality assure a number of School Centred Initial Teacher Training programmes (SCITTs) and provide training and support for those undetaking the School Direct programme in our partnership schools.

We work with a diverse mix of partner institutions, from large

comprehensives to small rural primary schools, to provide students with a real classroom environment in which to practise professional skills.

While on work placement, you will be assigned a mentor – an on-site teacher to advise you during your training. Many of our partner schools have employed teachers who trained at the Bedford campus, and an increasing number of classroom mentors are University of Bedfordshire graduates too.

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Q: What is the best thing about your job?

A: I especially enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for learning, and visiting students in schools and educational settings.

Q: How well do Bedfordshire courses prepare students for jobs in the real world?

A: Most University of Bedfordshire students gain employment in educational contexts directly after graduating. Our partnership schools often appoint graduates as Newly Qualified Teachers.

Q: Do you have any advice for students considering coming to the University of Bedfordshire?

A: You will be very welcome here! Please gain some experience in schools or an education setting before applying and submit an excellent application.

Name

Sarah Cousins

Q: How would you describe the staff in the department?

A: The tutors are very experienced teachers and researchers who are committed to supporting students to succeed.

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Principal Lecturer, Primary Education

l Quality of provision based on a long and established history

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l Awarded ‘Good’ under the Ofsted framework in 2013

Students benefit from real-world teaching experience

l 92 per cent of our graduates are in work and/or further study within six months of completing their studies, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2014

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Katie Flowers Course:

BA (Hons) Applied Education Studies Q: Why did you choose to study at Bedfordshire?

A: The University was highly recommended to me plus it’s local, so easy for me to get to.

Q: What made you choose this particular course?

A: Firstly, because I want to become a teacher and this course will help me achieve that.

Secondly, it’s part-time so I can fit it around my work commitments. This course relates to my work so they work really well together.

Q: What do you think of the support and academics?

A: Top notch – I couldn’t fault any of the lecturers, especially my main tutor. Their support has been amazing!

Q: What is your favourite memory of being at the University so far?

A: Great friendships. Great Lecturers.

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MEET THE PEOPLE Name

Rashida Din Course

MA Education Q: Why did you choose University of Bedfordshire?

A: The MA Education has developed new areas of study in e-learning, which is my specialism. I coordinate e-learning for disaffected students across the county, so the MA in Education here was ideal.

Q: How are you enjoying it?

A: Working full-time and studying part-time means that you have to really enjoy what you do to keep doing it – it’s hard work to hold it all together!

Luckily my course is innovative and varied, with areas of study in coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning.

Q: How do you rate the department?

A: The facilities are great. The library is really well resourced and the staff always have time for you.

Q: What is your ambition?

A: My ambition is to remain in the field of e-learning, do a PhD, and lead innovative approaches to delivering this provision. In years to come, I see myself still working in the virtual world – but hopefully on the beach with a wireless notebook!

Name

Lindy Lloyd Course

Certificate and Professional Graduate Certificate in Post-Compulsory Education Q: How do you think this course has prepared you for employment?

A: The course has given me confidence and provided me with an appreciation of other providers of adult learning such as the armed forces, the NHS and colleges. I have developed an understanding of the complex structure of post compulsory education.

Q: Would you recommend this course to others?

A: The attitude and commitment of the staff made the course excellent and one which I have recommended to friends and colleagues

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Q: What has been your most memorable experience so far?

A: Giving a presentation at the Bedfordshire e-learning Open Day for the County Council – it was part of an assessment for a study area. I also delivered a seminar at the British Education Training Technology (BETT) Conference – the world’s largest educational technology event. This was related to my MA dissertation and was very exciting to do.

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Name

Ben Vine Course

BA (Hons) Physical Education with Secondary QTS Q: What made you choose this course at Bedfordshire?

A: The course had a good reputation as well as clear links with my future career.

Q: A nd the best thing about it?

A: The practical aspects and the lectures themselves.

Q: How would you rate the staff?

A: Most are excellent and helpful.

Q: What about links to industry?

A: We have a placement in a school each year and opportunities for professional development.

Q: What are the benefits of the placement?

A: An insight into my future career, which reassured me that I had made the correct decision about the course and becoming a PE teacher.

Q: What support does the University offer in class or on placement?

A: I found the lectures on assignment writing to be really useful and while you are on placement, there are clear pathways for you to follow.

Q: How well is the course preparing you for a job?

A: I feel very well prepared. We have been able to gain lots of experience and have ample opportunities to develop our employability. The University arranged a day-long employability workshop, which was really useful. It looked at all aspects of employability from gaining more qualifications to how

to conduct yourself in an interview situation.

Q: Any advice for people thinking of studying this course at Bedfordshire?

A: Ensure teaching is the route you want to go down before choosing this course as it really does focus on the teaching and theory of each sport. Try out some coaching beforehand for experience and to help you make a decision.

Q: Three words to describe your course?

A: Professional, fun, engaging.

Name

Dr Philip J. Wright Title

Acting Head of Education Studies Q: What does having a degree in Education mean?

A: There is no simple answer to this!

One important feature of our degree courses is that the individual can tailor their course to their own personal requirements. Whilst each degree has set core components and contains content specific to the title, for example education studies primarily focuses on issues and understanding of education and schooling, each degree also contains flexible units to allow the individual student to study subjects that relate to their own career aims, whether they be teaching or working in the wider community of roles with children and young people or in the case of disability studies working with older people as well.

Q: How do our education-related degrees equip students with the skills required in the education sector?

A: There is a strong focus in our degrees on skills and knowledge related to the workplace. Key units in year two explore your personal career aims and discuss the importance of experience, both within and outside of your degree study, that can enhance the experience, knowledge and qualities that you can present to future prospective employers. The units explore the steps that students

need to take to progress into professional graduate careers such as teaching. Every student also has a chance to take a work-based unit in year 3 that will allow you to explore the workings, management and barriers to success in a chosen workplace.

Q: A re graduates only restricted to teaching jobs?

A: O ur graduates go into a wide range of careers including teaching. Around 50 per cent of our graduates go on to further study, often a teacher training qualification but also social work,

youth and community work and other Master’s level study. We are particularly pleased that we can stimulate so many of our students to want to continue their learning post graduation from our degrees.

Q: What kind of jobs do our graduates go into?

A: Primary teacher, social worker, youth worker, teaching professional, special needs teaching professional, housing and welfare officer, researcher, further education teaching professional.

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campus facilities

HERE TO HELP We are continually upgrading our resources to provide outstanding education facilities to enhance learning

At the University of Bedfordshire we can offer the resources to make you familiar with real-life teaching conditions and practices in the classroom. This will develop your confidence and put you on the road to becoming a great teacher.

The Gateway – opening in 2015 The Gateway, a brand new teaching and learning building at our Bedford campus, will be opening in 2015. The three storey building will offer students high quality teaching spaces, informal learning spaces, lecture theatres and a new student services centre.

Personal tutors and Personal Development Plan Each student has a personal tutor who is there to support you in your academic work and help you complete your Personal Development Plan (PDP). You have to update your PDP through your course to get your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Your personal tutor will guide you on how to gain points and show how you have progressed as a result of your practical experience.

Computer-generated image of the new teaching building at Bedford campus.

The Learning Resources Centre The main Learning Resources Centre (LRC) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has extensive material on teaching concepts and methods. There are also text books on various subjects aimed at different age groups, plus a selection of children’s fiction, ranging from beginner reading books and picture books for the very young to junior and teenage fiction.

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Placements School placements are key to our courses. Depending on what you choose to study, they can range from 40 to 160 days.

Sometimes you will be on placement with other students and sometimes in schools solo teaching.

The range of schools in the partnership means you will have a number of different environments in which to develop your skills and competency, from innercity schools with large ethnic minority communities to small rural primary schools. You will have the opportunity to teach in different age phases from Foundation (5-7 year-olds) to Key Stage 5 (16-19 year-olds).

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Bedford Learning Resources Centre PGCE Primary students practise their skills with the support of classroom mentors while on placement in primary schools.

Science demonstration

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work placements

pride of place Our Education Services Team is dedicated to making sure that every student has a suitable school placement

Education students spend a high proportion of their course on teaching placements. For those doing an undergraduate course, placements begin in the autumn term, while postgraduate students begin their placements in September.

The University of Bedfordshire’s Education Services Team (EST) is dedicated to ensuring that all students are able to go on suitable placements.

It has built up relationships with 1,600 primary and secondary schools in Bedfordshire and its neighbouring counties. The team arranges the placements, making sure students gain experience in different types of schools.

Juliet Fern is the Head of the Department of Teacher Education and Sport Q: Who ensures that students are supported during their teaching placements?

A: As part of our partnership with schools, it is the responsibility of the University’s Initial Teaching Training (ITT) course to ensure that there are trained mentors in the schools to guide and support the students, and to assess their progress towards QTS. A Partnership Liaison Tutor from the University visits the schools while students are on placement to give additional advice and support, and to set appropriate targets for the students’ further development.

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Q: How do students know their mentor is qualified to support them?

A: We maintain a database of all mentor training and this is updated each year to show that our mentors are fully aware of the changes made to courses and what their roles and responsibilities are within a workbased environment. The University of Bedfordshire also offers differentiated training and mentor development that links directly to further professional development in the form of a Master’s study area in Mentoring and Coaching.

Q: What responsibilities do the students have when they are working in schools and other settings?

A: All our Education courses focus on being professional in the workplace.

Consequently, from day one, students are expected to take full responsibility for their actions and to demonstrate the highest levels of professional conduct at all times. We’re pleased that students don’t have a problem with this.

Victoria Newman is the Education Services Manager Q: How well are you able to cater to individual students’ needs?

A: Students give us information about where they live and anything they would like to be taken into consideration. Depending on what key stages a student is being trained to teach, we do our best to match them to the partnership schools on the database that have offered a place.

Q: What is the selection process for being accepted by a partnership school?

A: There is a set criteria which schools have to meet in order to support trainees on placement. One of our ways of quality assuring our partnership schools is through the Partnership Agreement which both the University and the schools sign each year.

Q: How do you maintain and develop relationships with schools?

A: We promote the University by sending out a regular newsletter that goes to all the institutions on our database.

We also provide training for schools so that they know the requirements for students to gain QTS. We think that contact is the key to maintaining good relationships. Many of our partnership schools end up employing our students – who often go on to mentor students themselves.

Q: So is the schools Partnership Office a unique service?

A: Most universities now have a team like EST. We’re part of the whole course experience, linking the schools with the University.

Q: Does the Education Services Team keep in close contact with students?

A: Yes. Students can come and see us if they have a problem – or wish to share successes! When students are on placement, they are assigned a Partnership Liaison Tutor – someone based at the University who goes out and visits them and can be contacted for help and advice.

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“When trainees are on work placements they are all assigned a Partnership Liaison Tutor who supports and visits them�

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Successful ALUMNI

straight to work With University of Bedfordshire education graduates enjoying a high employment rate, some past students tell us how the University has helped them career change Peter Walker spent 15 years as a journalist before coming to the University to train as a teacher. It’s a decision he’s delighted he made.

Now teaching in a primary school in Northamptonshire, Peter turned his back on the big city and enrolled for a PGCE Primary with Modern Foreign Languages course, from which he graduated with honours.

“I wanted to give something back,” he recalls. “The University asked me to brush up on my Italian before I began the course. But within six months, there I was, standing in front of a classroom full of Italians in Bologna attempting to teach them Maths. A year before, I wouldn’t even have dreamed it,” he laughs. Peter says his placement abroad was scary, but

Pete Wal r ker

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worthwhile. “It gave me real confidence in my teaching ability, particularly since my Italian wasn’t that good,” he says.

According to Peter, embarking on a PGCE is not a decision to be taken lightly – especially if you’re a mature student with a family. “The workload is heavy,” he warns, “and you need an understanding partner.”

But it’s all worth it, he insists. “I can honestly say that I’ve had some of the most rewarding moments of my entire life during the last 18 months,” enthuses Peter. “I had some fabulous role models at the University, and they were incredibly responsive to helping me adapt to the course. It may sound corny, but now I have a real sense of fulfillment. Thank you University of Bedfordshire!”

“Within six months, there I was, standing in front of a classroom full of Italians”

Alist a Cow ir ie off the boards, on the board For Alistair Cowie, who now teaches at one of his former placement schools, getting into teaching was a direct result of his experiences during his former life on the stage.

“I began working as an actor, attending the Guildford School of Acting and graduating with a BA in Acting in 2004,” says Alistair. “I then worked as an actor for three years, specialising in children’s theatre. The links I forged during this time with children and education were instrumental in my applying for PGCE Primary with Italian.

“I chose UoB because it allowed me to develop my languages alongside my teacher training. I feel it’s vital to develop a child’s interest in diverse cultures and languages from an early age.”

Alistair says he enjoyed his time

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OUTSTANDING HEAD ALISO Since Alison Bray graduated BRAY N in 2004 she has risen to become Head Teacher of a lower school in Bedford – which recently gained primary school status.

“I was working as a nursery nurse in a school when I started my degree at Bedfordshire,” Alison says, explaining how the University course helped her to develop her career. She chose to study at Bedfordshire because it had a good reputation for teacher training and because the part-time twilight sessions allowed her to continue working with children whilst studying. “Also, the course assignments allowed me to demonstrate evidence of reflection of my classroom experience.”

She found the staff at Bedfordshire to be very supportive.

“They were always available to give advice and to listen to any concerns. The facilities were great too. There was everything you need and the meals were yummy!” She also has fond memories of the friends that she made while studying at Bedfordshire.

As a result of this, Alison felt well placed to meet the biggest challenge of her career.

In three years she took an underperforming school to a status of Outstanding.

Alison adds that generally the most satisfying aspect of her work lies in having the opportunity to make a difference to young lives.

“The progress that my students make is very rewarding to me, as is seeing the students’ enthusiasm when they learn something new and interesting, and their happy faces when you praise and encourage them. You can always be motivated by young children in the classroom.”

Alison offers this advice for prospective students: “UoB’s many different courses provide many opportunities for everyone. Go along to the open days and discuss which course best suits you.”

“In three years I took an underperforming school to a status of Outstanding”

as a student teacher immensely, as it allowed him to develop his communication skills. “My theatrical background has also been a great help, and I’ve often held the children’s interest during a lesson by falling back on my old dramatic skills,” he says.

Teaching runs in Alistair’s blood.

“My family has a strong background in teaching,” he says. “Both grandparents were teachers and my grandfather went on to become a Head Teacher.” Alistair considers himself fortunate to have secured a position at the school in which

he did his first teaching practice – with a class of Key Stage 1 children.

“I feel that my varied life experiences have stood me in good stead for a career in teaching,” he says. “Even so, the University supported me fully throughout the whole of my course, as well as fostering my desire to learn, to teach and to be an individual.

“I hope one day to be able to pass on my love of teaching to a new generation of students. I wholeheartedly recommend both the course and the University.”

“The University supported me throughout my course, as well as fostering my desire to learn, to teach and to be an individual”

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course listingS

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Early Years Studies University Campus Milton Keynes, Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College Suitable for students already working in the early years sector, this course will allow you to combine work and study.

Successful FdA students can progress onto our BA (Hons) Applied Early Years Studies or BA (Hons) Applied Education Studies top up degree to complete a full honours degree.

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Educational Practice Aylesbury College, Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College This course is suitable for those currently working as teaching assistants, but who wish to work towards a professional qualification.

Most students completing this course progress on to the BA in Applied Education Studies.

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Disability Studies Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College This vocational award allows students to study on a part-time, day release basis.

The degree explores disability from the

COURSE LISTINGS

Choose from the wide range of Education and Teacher Training courses that we have on offer here at Bedfordshire

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perspective of the disabled person and their full inclusion in all aspects of society.

It can be followed by a top-up University of Bedfordshire BA (Hons) Applied Disability Studies. Students can progress onto teaching or other specialist roles.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES BA (Hons)

Applied Education Studies Putteridge Bury campus, Luton, Bedford campus, University Campus Milton Keynes and Peterborough This course is designed for those who are currently working in schools in support roles, nursery nurses, classroom assistants and instructors, or for those students able to undertake substantial voluntary work placements in schools.

BA (Hons)

QTS (Secondary) PE Bedford campus The course prepares you to teach in secondary schools and tertiary education with a PE specialism. You gain a degree and QTS at the same time. The course combines a strong theoretical understanding with practical experience.

BA (Hons)

Childhood and Youth Studies Bedford campus This course is designed for those who want to work in the fields of childhood or youth and for those who have a broader interest across the inter-disciplinary field of childhood and youth. It also offers excellent preparation for a PGCE course.

BA (Hons)

Early Years Education Bedford campus Students explore ideas, theories, arguments and analysis using written, visual and oral media. Early Years Education embraces the whole range of academic thinking and research,

leading to an understanding of the development and construction of young children’s lives.

BA (Hons)

Education Studies Bedford campus This course provides you with a strong vocational strand through the degree and gives you excellent prospects for progressing to Primary PGCE courses.

The areas of study are taught by staff with extensive school teaching experience.

POSTGRADUATE COURSES PGCE

BA (Hons)

Education Studies and English Bedford campus A popular choice for students who intend to pursue a PGCE after their BA degree, without having to commit to primary or secondary level teaching. However, it is also an increasingly attractive academic discipline on its own, offering students the opportunity to put their education into context.

Key Stages 2/3 Middle Years Bedford campus This course prepares graduates to teach the 7-14 age range (Key Stages 2/3).

During the course, students acquire the skills and experience to become a generalist teacher at Key Stage 2 and a specialist teacher at Key Stage 3 in English or mathematics.

PGCE

CertEd/PGCE

Post-Compulsory Education Bedford campus and Partner institutions This course includes the opportunity to gain a professional teaching qualification for those wishing to teach post-16 education. The course can be taken at two levels: Certificate and PGCE leading towards QTLS status.

Primary Education with Early Years Bedford campus Trainees will develop a variety of approaches to teaching children in Early Years and Key Stage 1. You will undertake two placements and will be supported by Early Years and Primary teachers to develop their teaching and to meet the national requirement for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

PGCE

BA (Hons)

Primary Education Bedford campus This newly prepared course is focused on preparing trainees to be successful primary school teachers. They will gain progressive experience in a variety of school contexts to build their classroom confidence and become a reflective, flexible and creative teacher.

Primary Bedford campus This one year course for graduates, leading to Qualified Teacher Status. The course includes two practical school placements which, when combined with the academic provision, ensure that you will develop as a skilled and reflective practitioner, able to teach the full primary curriculum.

Full details of all our courses are available to download at www.beds.ac.uk/courses

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course listings

PGCE

Secondary Computer Science & Information Technology Bedford campus This course will prepare trainees to become competent and effective teacher of computer science. Subject focused elements, including ‘A’ level computer science, are delivered in a specially designed IT suite equipped with leading-edge technology and software.

PGCE

Stage 2/3 Mathematics Bedford campus You will develop knowledge of KS2 core subjects and foundation subjects to be confident to teach these in a KS2 setting. You will also develop skills to teach your specialist subject at KS3 using a variety of different approaches.

PGCE

Secondary Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) Bedford campus Trainees will study science in the curriculum and develop the skills and experience necessary to teach scientific concepts in a variety of ways.

Our teaching is designed to model the practice to be developed and includes opportunities for working independently and collaboratively.

98% overall satisfaction on the Educat ion Studies course (National Student Survey 2014)

MA Education

Bedford campus This Master’s is intended for educational professionals who are actively involved in teaching and learning or educational leadership. The course attracts entrants from schools, the lifelong learning sector and universities. It is modular, allowing progression at a pace that best suits the learner.

Top 20 ranked University for Education St udies (National Stud ent Survey 2014)

PGCE

Secondary Mathematics Bedford campus Trainees will develop skills to teach a broad spectrum of mathematical concepts using a variety of approaches, including the use of investigational, collaborative and problem solving activities. The partnership with local schools ensures that the course has a strong focus on exploring theory in practice.

PGCE

Secondary Physical Education Bedford campus As a trainee, you will develop skills to teach an inclusive physical education curriculum. Our teaching is designed to model innovative and effective practice and includes opportunities for working independently and collaboratively.

Full details of all our courses are available to download at www.beds.ac.uk/courses

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Luton campus University Square Luton LU1 3JU

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Bedford campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA +44 (0)1234 793 279

Putteridge Bury campus Hitchin Road Luton LU2 8LE +44 (0)1582 489 067

University Campus Milton Keynes (UCMK) 502 Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes MK9 3HS +44 (0)1582 743 500

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