Goldsmiths, University of London
PGCE (Primary with Modern Languages)London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The PGCE (Primary with Modern Languages) program prepares students for teaching in primary education with a focus on modern languages. It integrates classroom theory with practical training, equipping graduates to support language acquisition in young learners. The course typically runs for one academic year and includes both university-based learning and school placements.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as primary school teachers, language specialists, or educational consultants. Other opportunities include roles in curriculum development and educational leadership. The qualification opens pathways to work in various educational settings, both domestically and internationally.
Introduction
PGCE (Primary with Modern Languages)
This teacher training program will enable you to teach across the curriculum in two consecutive primary school age ranges, with either French, German or Spanish as a specialist subject.
- As well as general teacher training, you’ll also receive specialist training inlanguage teaching at primary level. This will include topics such as language curriculum design, working with parentsto support language learning, bilingualism, how to teach languages in conjunction with other curricular areas,and how to help students transition their language learning from primary to secondary school.
- You'll take part in a school placement where you'll teach French, German or Spanish alongside all other curriculum areas.The majority of placements are in London and offer an excellent introduction to teaching in socially mixed, multi-ethnic, urban classrooms. This experience is both exciting and challenging and will help you earn to reflect systematically and critically on your classroom performance.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.