The 14-19 PGCE in Applied Business is an intensive one-year programme preparing graduates for the demands of teaching the 14-19 age range in the Secondary and Further Education sectors. Candidates will be awarded a PGCE and recommended for Qualified Teacher Status, enabling them to teach in schools. Subject to revalidation, the programme is also designed to provide a foundation for working in the Lifelong Learning sector, especially FE.

The course is organised in partnership with Schools and Further Education colleges in geographical consortia in Kent, East Sussex, and SE London. The programme is based in schools and colleges for 24 out of a total of 36 weeks. Supporting the student teacher in their placements are specially trained mentors as well as University tutors.

School and FE College Experience

You will experience two contrasting teaching placements (School and FE) as well as a third Alternative Teaching placement. Teaching experience will centre on the Applied GCSE and GCE in Business Studies. There will also be opportunities to teach GCSE and A-level Business Studies, as well as BTEC courses. Additionally, there will be opportunities to become involved in the delivery of new Diploma style units in Business Administration and Finance.

The aim of the teaching experiences is that they should be progressive, giving student teachers scope for reflection and time to develop a range of appropriate teaching styles and strategies. Teaching experience is interwoven with the University-based part of the course, and theory and practice are fully integrated, offering student teachers opportunities to develop their own understandings, skills and knowledge. The subject mentor, working with student teachers, is crucial to the development of reflective practitioners, providing them with opportunities to try out particular skills in a safe environment, planning lessons and evaluating performance.

Through the placements student teachers will have opportunities to access classroom and workshop practices where they will experience an exciting range of materials, media, resources and equipment ranging from the more traditional to contemporary technology.

University-Based Teaching

The sessions in the University focus on two areas: subject studies and professional studies.

Professional Studies

Professional studies sessions aim to inform student teachers about aspects of professional practice which are central to their work, whatever their subject, including pastoral care, behaviour management, meeting the needs of individual learners and groups, and pupil assessment.

Subject Studies in Applied Business

These involve work in four related strands: task-based classes, group work, practical concept-based workshops and lecture/seminars, which together enable student teachers to develop a clear personal rationale, and practical strategies for teaching Applied Business in the Secondary and Further Education sectors. In the practical workshops, student teachers examine and explore key concepts that underpin 14-19 courses in Applied Business.

These sessions enable student teachers to relate their experience and expertise to the needs of learners in the 14-19 age range by inquiring into and challenging their own assumptions and patterns of thinking and working.

The lecture and seminar programme seeks to develop student teachers’ knowledge and understanding of major contemporary issues in Business Education.

Integrated into some sessions are study visits developing the student teachers’ knowledge and understanding.

What qualifications do I need?

You must possess a degree by the time the programme starts. The degree should be in a subject related to Business Studies or in some exceptional cases an unrelated degree if you have worked in a Business field. We welcome candidates with experience in business and industry, particularly where this work has enhanced your knowledge, skills and understanding in Business Education.
 

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