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award of University of Huddersfield
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course consists of 4 modules.
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1
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1: Research Informed Teaching Learning and Assessment
Learning in the module is based on a range of strategies including taught classes modelled by teacher educators, tutorials, student presentations, micro-teaching activity, small-group work and the use of digital technologies, including for pre-session activities and research. There will be lectures and seminars on key topics; work-based learning; critical engagement with mentors and other learners through group work, work-based support groups or electronic communications. Trainees will be expected to use of the College’s and University VLEs (and library resources) and complete elements of independent study, supported by blended learning.
Trainees will take part in experiential learning. They will receive constructive feedback on observed teaching sessions from experienced practitioners approved by the University. They will engage in critical dialogue around their specialist subject and its pedagogies with teacher educators and mentors. Trainees will learn how to observe subject-specialist delivery in practice and interpret how others teach/train. There will be professional discussions and opportunities to engage in collaborative planning and teaching with a subject-specialist mentor. Students will take part in peer-to-peer support and do presentations for fellow trainees. A key element to the course is assessing personal development planning against the appropriate professional standards. A key element of the learning strategy is attendance at a Subject Specialist Conference, during which trainees take part in specialist group activities led by tutors with appropriate expertise.
The Certificate of Education is a 120 credit award for non-graduate teachers who work (or have secured a teaching placement) in the Lifelong Learning Sector or who have significant vocational experience in the subject they wish to teach.
Applicants must also hold a GCSE C/4 or above (or equivalent*) in both English and Mathematics and Level three qualifications (usually, but not exclusively in their teaching subject). We require you to be in paid employment, or working as a volunteer teacher or trainer, for a minimum of 250 hours (at least 125 hours in any one year for the part-time course) at a recognised training or educational establishment. You are required to identify Subject and Professional Mentors who can guide you in your subject specialism and professional development. Current participants on this course include people with expertise in Business Management, Communications, Computing, Construction, Dance, Engineering, Equine studies, English, Health and Social Care, Hair and Beauty, Hospitality, Special Educational Needs, Leisure, Maths, Media, NHS training, Police training, Social Sciences. Entry to this programme is subject to a satisfactory interview and reference. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be made on each applicant. Learning and teaching organisations normally include young and vulnerable people and it is therefore important that screening is undertaken to help ensure a safe environment. For pre-service applicants, Tameside College will undertake the DBS check (for which there is a fee, to be confirmed at offer stage). For in-service applicants, your employer is responsible for ensuring that you are a fit and proper person to undertake the work that they employ you for.
Your assignment handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria and strategies applying to your course. Assessment methods include presentations, assignments, practical teaching observations, completion of an online portfolio and an end of course 30-minute oral exam. In phase or year two of the course, you will attend a subject specialist conference at the University of Huddersfield.
The course is graded ‘pass’ or ‘fail’.
On successful completion of this qualification you can progress onto the BA in Education.
You will also be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
Paula Playfoot - Certificate of Education (University of Huddersfield) - graduated 2024
The University of Huddersfield has achieved the pinnacle of recognition with an outstanding Gold rating in the Office for Students’ latest Teaching Excellence Framework.
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