PGCE Secondary (Art & Design)

Lincoln Bishop University

Our Secondary PGCE programme is designed to prepare you to teach your specialist subject to students aged 11-16 or 14-19. The course is structured to provide a blend of academic study and practical experience, ensuring you develop both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful teaching career. Led by experienced senior lecturers (who are qualified teachers with extensive teaching experience) and supported by a network of schools and colleges, our programme aims to help you meet the Teachers’ Standards and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).With a PGCE in Secondary Art & Design, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a real impact in the lives of your students. Our supportive faculty will guide you every step of the way, providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. You will be encouraged to engage creatively and critically with a wide range of practices, debates, and current issues. Your mentors will provide ongoing developmental feedback and help you to practically apply your thinking and learning about Art and Design pedagogy. You will have access to Lincoln Bishop’s dedicated art facilities, including kilns for glass and ceramics, printing press, metalworking, ICT, and studio space. You will develop your own practice as an artist/designer during the year, both through continued attention to your own specialism and by expanding your skills and experiences through a range of workshops.You will study how pupils learn in your subject area, how you need to assess them and how to keep abreast of new developments within your subject. You will consider the broader aspects of teaching, contexts for learning, the latest government initiatives and contemporary issues in teaching, learning and assessment.

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