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Our course currently consists of three compulsory modules, one of which is taught in conjunction with PGDE (Primary) and is offered at both SCQF levels 10 and 11, giving the option of 40 credits of internationally-recognised master's level study. You will develop an understanding of the curriculum and a range of approaches to teaching, learning and assessment in your chosen subject discipline(s).

There are three 40-credit modules throughout the course focussing on developing the attributes, knowledge and skills encompassed by the following core areas as set out by the Standard for Provisional Registration (GTCS, 2012):

• Professional Values and Personal Commitment
• Professional Knowledge and Understanding
• Professional Skills and Abilities

For the Professional Graduate Diploma Education (PGDE) stage, you will study three of the following modules:

Either

• PGDE (Secondary) Subject Studies (optional, 40 credits)

or

• PGDE (Secondary) Subject Studies (Dual) (optional, 40 credits) (Dual Subject Students Only)

Plus either:

• PGDE School & Professional Studies (L10) (optional, 40 credits)

or

• PGDE School & Professional Studies (L11) (optional, 40 credits) (Students who choose to study at Level 11 Only)

and

• PGDE (Secondary) School Experience (core, 40 credits)

A variety of teaching methods will be used throughout the PGDE: Lectures, tutorials, workshops and use of Moodle (the online, Virtual Learning Environment - VLE). These will employ a range of learning and teaching methodologies including group work, problem-based learning, concept visualisation (e.g. using drawing and collage), walking, student presentations, online tutor/student-led discussions, and resources such as subject-specific equipment, interactive whiteboards, laptops and the outdoors will be used to develop your learning.

In order to enable students from the PGDE (Primary) and PGDE (Secondary) programmes to benefit from working together, the PGDE School & Professional Studies module will be delivered through a blended approach using Moodle and some face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops.

Within Moodle, students will make use of e-learning methods such as remotely accessing set and extension readings and other course materials, and online and asynchronous communication with peers, and supported by tutors, to address problem-based learning tasks. The additional eight hours of contact time available for programmes calibrated at SCQF Level 10 will be used in the PGDE (S) School Experience module to introduce students to the concept of Personal Development Planning.

LEARNING AND TEACHING BREAKDOWN

• Scheduled learning: 30%
• Independent study: 20%
• Placement: 50%

ASSESSMENT

Our PGDE Secondary courses are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including:

• Written assignments
• Coursework
• Practical assessment

ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN

• Subject Studies Assignment: 33.3%
• School and Professional Studies Assignment: 33.3%
• School Experience Tutor and School Assessment 33.3%

Find out more about the structure, learning outcomes, compulsory and optional modules in this course.

PGDE (Secondary) Course Structure