Prepare to Teach
Key Details
- Available at:Bangor, Rhos-on-Sea, Dolgellau
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
Part-time -10–12 weeks
1 day per week (Either a full day or an afternoon and evening, depending on campus)
- Rhos: Monday 11:30am-5pm
- Bangor: Monday 12-5pm
- Dolgellau: Monday 4:15-6:30pm
Prepare to TeachDegrees (Higher Education)
Part Time
If you are applying to study part-time you can apply directly to the campus of your choice.
Course Description
This module is one of the full Professional Certificate/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education course.
The course is designed for those who may be teaching or training (but who do not yet hold a recognised teaching qualification) or who wish to start a career in teaching.
The course is suitable for those who aspire to be, or who are college lecturers, adult and community education providers, military and public service trainers, training officers and others who have a teaching or training role.
This course is not intended for those wishing to teach in Primary or Secondary schools.
Fees
Visit the Financial Support and Finance page for more information.
More detailed information on other costs associated with your course and work placements/work experience (if applicable) will be outlined in the programme validation document and explained to you at your interview.
Start date
September
Additional information
More detailed information on Modules is to be found in the ‘Additional Campus/Course Information’ section.
More detailed information on other costs associated with your course and work placements/work experience (if applicable) will be outlined in the programme validation document and explained to you at your interview.
Entry Criteria
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification relevant to the subject specialism you wish to teach
- Vocational tutors should have significant experience (at least five years in the field)
- Enhanced DBS check
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or above
- For overseas applicants: proficiency in English Language at IELTS level 7 or equivalent
- GCSE in Welsh or English as first language, grade C/4 or above.
- Any degrees, diplomas or certs should have been taught and assessed in Welsh/English.
- GCSE Maths desirable
All places are subject to satisfactory interview.
If your qualifications do not meet the entry requirements listed above, we would still encourage you to apply for the course you're interested in, as many of our courses will consider learners based on their previous work and skills experience rather than their qualifications.
Delivery
This course is delivered as follows:
● Group work
● Classroom based learning
● Online blended learning
● Tutorial support MOODLE (virtual learning environment)
● Google Classroom
● Guest Speakers
Contact:
For specific course enquiries, please contact:
Lesley Surguy-Price (Programme Leader - Coleg Llandrillo): surguy1l@gllm.ac.uk
Christian Davies (Programme Leader - Coleg Menai): davies10c@gllm.ac.uk
Simon Evans (Programme Leader - Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor): simon.evans@gllm.ac.uk
Celine Rea (Administration): rea1c@gllm.ac.uk
For general enquiries about our degrees, please contact: degrees@gllm.ac.uk
Assessment
This course is assessed through a range of activities these can include:
- Practical and written assessments/assignments
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Portfolios of work
- Performance and observation
Progression
- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Post-Compulsory Education and Training)
- Professional Certificate in Education (Post-Compulsory Education and Training)
Campus Information Bangor
Unit information
This short 10-12 week course will introduce you to the basic principles of teaching and learning. You will explore the roles and responsibilities of practitioners in the lifelong learning sector including the promotion of good practice to ensure equality of opportunity for all.
Sessions will introduce you to the principles and practices of the main methods of managing learning in typical situations and contexts; the use of learning aids with an emphasis on learning technologies; assessment and evaluation methods.
Topics covered will include an awareness of teaching and learning in a bilingual setting; the identification and experience of learning events and the learning climate; and communication skills and styles of teaching.
Campus Information Dolgellau
Unit information
This short 10-12 week course will introduce you to the basic principles of teaching and learning. You will explore the roles and responsibilities of practitioners in the lifelong learning sector including the promotion of good practice to ensure equality of opportunity for all.
Sessions will introduce you to the principles and practices of the main methods of managing learning in typical situations and contexts; the use of learning aids with an emphasis on learning technologies; assessment and evaluation methods.
Topics covered will include an awareness of teaching and learning in a bilingual setting; the identification and experience of learning events and the learning climate; and communication skills and styles of teaching.
Campus Information Rhos-on-Sea
Unit information
This short 10-12 week course will introduce you to the basic principles of teaching and learning. You will explore the roles and responsibilities of practitioners in the lifelong learning sector including the promotion of good practice to ensure equality of opportunity for all.
Sessions will introduce you to the principles and practices of the main methods of managing learning in typical situations and contexts; the use of learning aids with an emphasis on learning technologies; assessment and evaluation methods.
Topics covered will include an awareness of teaching and learning in a bilingual setting; the identification and experience of learning events and the learning climate; and communication skills and styles of teaching.
Other details
Course type: Degrees (Higher Education)
Level:
4-6
Awarding Body: Bangor University
Bilingual:
This programme is available bilingually at the following campus(es):
- Bangor
- Dolgellau
Awarding Body
