PGCE Modern Foreign Languages
(7-14 and 11-18)
FAQs
Level:
PGCE
GTTR Codes
Duration:
One year full-time
Location:
The programme is taught at the Canterbury Campus but a
significant amount of time is spent in school.
All PGCEs include the option of studying for a
Postgraduate Certificate with Masters Level Credits or a
Professional Graduate Certificate
Open Events
The Modern Foreign Languages Subject Studies course reflects the exciting and challenging developments which have taken place in schools as the National Curriculum has worked its way through. Schools have been asked to diversify their language provision, leading to an increase in the demand for French, Spanish and German teachers, who can also offer a second language. Our recruitment policy is positive and effective in that the numbers of student teachers applying for places on the course remains buoyant.
Our students have the opportunity to develop language teaching skills through an organised programme supported by structured experience in schools. Access to the University Language Centre and native tongue tutors enables student teachers to build up their confidence in teaching a second foreign language. Learning experiences are active, and student teachers practise teaching strategies on each other, work collaboratively and enjoy the support of enthusiastic tutors and school-based mentors.
Progression through the course looks at wider issues and long-term planning including policies, schemes of work and links and trips abroad. The course is clearly designed to prepare student teachers for the rigours of classroom teaching and continuous professional development, based on a philosophy of active learning and communicative teaching. Student teachers are asked to underpin their notion of good practice by developing a sound theoretical understanding. Texts are recommended to support this development. Assessment is continuous, and involves elements of self, peer, mentor and tutor assessment.
Student teachers’ evaluations and feedback from recent inspections recognise the successful contribution and enjoyable experiences made by the Canterbury Christ Church team to the preparation of tomorrow’s teachers of Modern Foreign Languages.
How to Apply
Applications for the full-time PGCE 7-14 and 11-18 are made electronically via the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) www.gttr.ac.uk
There is no general closing date, but each programme or subject pathway is closed when it becomes fully subscribed. Early application is strongly advised, both because some subject programmes fill quickly, and because it will help you to plan for your PGCE course if you can get early confirmation of a place.
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