...School of Health and Education Secondary PGCE Programme Handbook 2015-16 Student Name: Programme Leader: Eddie Ellis PGCE Secondary Programme Handbook 2015-16 Information in alternative formats This handbook can be found online at: https://myunihub.mdx.ac.uk/web/homecommunity/mystudy If you have a disability which makes navigating the website difficult and you would like to receive information in an alternative format, please contact http://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/support/disability/i ndex.aspx Sections from this publication can be supplied as: • a Word document with enlarged type — sent by email or supplied on a CD or memory stick • printed copy with enlarged type • printed copy on non-white paper • as Braille Other formats may be possible. We will do our best to respond promptly. To help us, please be as specific as you can about the information you require and include details of your disability. PGCE Secondary Programme Handbook 2015-16 Purpose and status of your student programme handbook The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with information about your programme of study and to direct you to other general information about studying at Middlesex University, the majority of which is available on UniHub. The material in this handbook is as accurate as possible at the date of production however you will be informed of any major changes in a timely manner. Your comments on any improvements to this handbook are welcome. Please put them in writing...
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...last five years have been mentoring more inexperienced teachers in an informal capacity. Murray (2001) in www.ttrb.ac.uk website defines this kind of mentoring as: “The deliberate pairing of a more skilled or experienced person with someone with less skill or experience with a mutually agreed goal of having the less skilled person grow and develop specific competences.” (pg Xiii) I have enjoyed this kind of informal mentoring and have gained much from working with different colleagues, as each NQT brings something different as part of their personality and experiences. More recently and more formally I have mentored a final placement PGCE student and this academic school year, who I am basing this portfolio on, an NQT student and a first year PGCE student. Both of which have been totally different mentoring and coaching experiences especially with mentees being at different stages of their career. A number of writers/researchers hold the debate over the definition of coaching and mentoring. With the NQT student I feel I have taken on more of a coaching role for example Whitmore (1995) as cited in Rhodes (2004) suggests that coaching is: “Unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.” (pg 25) Similarly Downey (2001) in Rhodes (2004) discusses the idea that the role of coach is one of facilitator. I believe that these...
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...Postgraduate Education in the United Kingdom Higher Education Policy Institute and The British Library Ginevra House January 2010 Contents Section Introduction Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Purpose and arrangement of this study What is postgraduate education? Who studies for postgraduate qualifications? Trends in postgraduate study Institutional differences and regional disparities Costs and benefits International standards and quality Future demand Page 1 3 9 24 40 47 59 63 2 Introduction: Purpose and arrangement of this study 1. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the postgraduate education sector in the UK, bringing together published data and reports in a convenient format and highlighting areas that may be of interest to policymakers. It provides a continuation and extension of the Higher Education Policy Institute’s (HEPI) previous report on postgraduate education in the UK published in 2004.1 2. This report mostly looks at the sector from a UK-wide perspective, unless dealing specifically with regional differences. However, since the large majority of the students in higher education are registered in English universities, this only gives us a clear picture of what is happening in England and does not necessarily reflect the situation in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, or indeed any one of the nine English regions. The reader should bear in mind that many of the discussions focus mainly on...
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...Student ID: XXXXXXXX Report Title: INTERIM REPORT Date: 28/11/07 Module Tutor: David Tucker Word count: 756 (Excluding references) Index Page 1.0 Working Title 3 2.0 Background Information 3 3.0 Nature of Submitted Work 3 4.0 Aims and Objectives 3 5.0 Initial Literature Review 4 6.0 Research Methodology 8 7.0 Data Analysis and Presentation 8 8.0 Chapter Headings 9 9.0 Time Schedules 10 INTERIM REPORT: 1. Working Title An analysis of the relationship between corporate social performance and corporate reputation. The case of Tesco and its child education policies. 2. Background information: I chose to research in this area as I am interested in the PR area of business and the importance of reputation building to a company. I find it interesting that supermarkets are beginning to target children through their PR strategies and would like to find out their motives. 3. Nature of submitted work: Report. 4. Aims and objectives: AIM: To examine the impact of child education-based PR strategies carried out by British supermarkets. OBJECTIVES: - To investigate current issues surrounding PR strategies of UK supermarkets aimed towards child education. - To uncover opinions of the use of child education policies from the supermarkets, the schools and...
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...Student ID: XXXXXXXX Report Title: INTERIM REPORT Date: 28/11/07 Module Tutor: David Tucker Word count: 756 (Excluding references) Index Page 1.0 Working Title 3 2.0 Background Information 3 3.0 Nature of Submitted Work 3 4.0 Aims and Objectives 3 5.0 Initial Literature Review 4 6.0 Research Methodology 8 7.0 Data Analysis and Presentation 8 8.0 Chapter Headings 9 9.0 Time Schedules 10 INTERIM REPORT: 1. Working Title An analysis of the relationship between corporate social performance and corporate reputation. The case of Tesco and its child education policies. 2. Background information: I chose to research in this area as I am interested in the PR area of business and the importance of reputation building to a company. I find it interesting that supermarkets are beginning to target children through their PR strategies and would like to find out their motives. 3. Nature of submitted work: Report. 4. Aims and objectives: AIM: To examine the impact of child education-based PR strategies carried out by British supermarkets. OBJECTIVES: - To investigate current issues surrounding PR strategies of UK supermarkets aimed towards child education. - To uncover opinions of the use of child education policies from the supermarkets, the schools and...
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...Can organisations be successful without a formal and structured SHRM System? Dr Arthur Davies PhD, M.Ed, B.A. PGCE, MICPM, MIOD Chairman and CEO Quality Management Services (UK) Ltd; Professor at University of Wales Business Faculty (Part-time) Member of Education Business Partnership for Entrepreneurship Education Development Director of Enterprise Wales office@qmsukltd.co.uk Abstract Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) practices are influenced by the culture of the society in which they take place. Increasingly the European Union is seeking to harmonise employment practices among member states. The ultimate measure of effectiveness of SHRM is the contribution to good human relationship at work and improved organisational performance. An essential part of the process of management is that proper attention be given to the efficient use of human resources and recognising staff as the most important ingredient for success. In recent years there has been increasing attention to a strategic approach to ‘human resource management’ and also to the idea of ‘human capital’. However, it is important to remember that it’s people are the most important and costly asset of any organisation and that a well-motivated, well trained staff leads to organisational success. Without this organisations are at best deemed for mediocrity. SHRM requires strategic integration of people management policies and successful implementation of performance management strategies if it is to impact...
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...Programme Name - PGCE in Secondary Physics Student Name - Alan Grant Maconachie Student Number - 10517103 Module Title - Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Module 3) Module Code - TDUT700012 Course Leader - Dr Ashlee Perry Assignment Title - The Roles, Responsibilities and Boundaries of a Professional Teacher Date of Submission - 29th September 2014 Total Word Count - When first considering the roles and responsibilities within the teaching profession one must first decide on what they want to achieve from this particular career choice and how they wish to assess their own success. It is all too easy to simply think that providing a child with the necessary tools and information will suffice; however a lack of coherent instruction on how to use these will leave them no more developed than without them. So is this simple analogy a good starting point for differentiating between roles and responsibilities? Roles being something tangible; a curriculum, a learning guide, a set of facts and figures; whilst a responsibility is the explanation of how these tangible resources can be effectively used. Or is this what and how too simple? Without the consideration of a when, a where, a why or any other probing question, is it really possible for a child to grasp the whole purpose of their learning process? If we take a step back from the microscope and the deep analysis of the fabric of teaching we then must consider the different aspects of imparting all...
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...Running Head: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DISCIPLINE, MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIOR AND MISBEHAVIOR Relationship between Discipline, Management, Behavior and Misbehavior LaRissa Newman EDU 450 July 20, 2013 Professor Hesch-Grover Management, discipline, behavior, and misbehavior are four words that have an impact on each of the others. The four ideas share some similarities as well as differences. First we will define each word, then make comparisons and last describe how these terms all relate to each other and education. In terms of education within a school or classroom, discipline helps to manage behaviors; to train by instruction and practice, especially to teach self-control to students. Discipline refers to the approaches and strategies used by teachers to guide and promote constructive student behavior. Classroom management can be described as what the teacher establishes as procedures and rules. These procedures and rules create order and provide a sense of safety for students. In the simplest words, as applied to teaching, it involves any and everything a teacher must do to carry out teaching objectives. Specific but flexible skills, instructional methods and knowledge are implemented to promote optimal learning. Behavior relates to actions by the student, typically a positive action, while misbehavior is a negative action. Both relate to classroom management and discipline directly. Similarities and differences Management is proactive and could be seen as the...
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...Education). 1.c) Children then have the option to carry on to further education (Post-compulsory education) and apply for a college course, sixth form which caters to ages 16 to 19 within a secondary school, work based learning, apprenticeships or City and Guilds foundation degree. Upon any of those qualifications being obtained, then any young people or adults can then go even further if they choose and go into higher education at a university. Undergraduate courses are available including first degrees, first degrees with qualified teacher status, Diploma's, NVQ level 5. Also Post graduate degrees can then be taken leading to higher degrees once an undergraduate degree has been completed, diplomas and certificates (doctorate and masters) and a PGCE. ...
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...FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2011 Web Page www.ru.ac.za/fees (1) GENERAL INFORMATION Liability for fees Liability for all fees begins as soon as completed application forms are submitted to the University and the student is accepted. The signing of the application form establishes the legal liability of the student and his/her other funder for the payment of all fees as determined by the Council. This can vary according to the student's circumstances. These fees are published in the annual Rhodes University Calendar, and are available on the WEB. In any discussions or negotiations about fees, it will be assumed that a student and his/her other funder have made themselves aware of the provisions of this section and of the equivalent fees schedule. While the University attempts to keep fees as low as possible, student fees usually increase annually by approximately 10% per annum. Ignorance of the fees payable does not provide grounds for avoiding liability for any fees due and payable. Alteration of fees The University Council reserves the right to alter all fees payable to the University, or to impose a fees surcharge if circumstances require it. In the case of an alteration of fees...
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...LONDON'S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY Mathematics with Management Studies BSc UCAS code: G1N2 www.ucl.ac.uk/prospectus/maths MATHEMATICS WITH MANAGEMENT STUDIES BSc This BSc combines a broad-based training in mathematics with highly practical courses from UCL’s Department of Management Science and Innovation, which will be of direct use to those seeking a career in management. No previous knowledge of management studies is required. Degree summary • • • • Gain transferable skills such as numeracy, problem-solving and logical thinking, which can lead to a large variety of interesting, diverse and well-paid careers. All of the courses given by UCL's Department of Management Science are validated by external experts from the private, public and charitable sectors. Many of our graduates choose to build their management knowledge and experience by following a further management qualification, such as the MBA (Masters in Business Administration). UCL's internationally renowned Mathematics Department is home to world-leading researchers in a wide range of fields, especially geometry, spectral theory, number theory, fluid dynamics and mathematical modelling. Peer Assisted Learning has been pioneered in the department, with second-year students offering support and advice to first years. Your career We aim to develop your skills in mathematical reasoning, problem-solving and accurate mathematical manipulation. You will also learn to handle abstract concepts and to think critically...
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...is demonstrated by an individual or a group in your class(es), or in class(es) you have observed OR: (ii) One of the scenarios (A, B or C) below For the chosen case study: Summarise the behaviour and the possible impact on learning and the learning environment (200 words) With reference to wider reading, discuss the possible factors which may underlie the behaviour. (400 words) With reference to wider reading, discuss ways you could improve behaviour in this situation and the possible effectiveness of these methods. Include a discussion of your development needs in relation to managing behaviours in the learning environment. (1000 words) Assessment Criteria To achieve a pass at level 4 (PCE and PGCE), all appropriate tasks must be completed and address the following criteria: 1. Your assignment must meet all the requirements of the tasks as described above, and at the appropriate level- see HEQF...
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...things which they can be able to do for themselves and the things which they will require help from the outside to do them. The main thing with this point is that such schools take charge when things are not going well, they do not just sit down and complain as some of the schools do. Not that complaining is not good but it is vital that a school tries to do some things on its own in making sure that the purpose of schooling is fulfilled (Christie, 2007). Schools need to have strong leadership in order for them to make good decisions for the schools. This is one of the characteristics of a resilient school, good leadership e.g. a principal (Christie, 2007). There is a school in Claremont, Ubuhlebemfundo Secondary School, where some of the PGCE 2015 students visited during their bus trip. The school is based on a township and at that area you would expect to find a disfunctional school but that school is totally different, it is properly run and is functioning very well. Interviewing the school’s principal, Mr. Kati, one of the students asked what it took to run such a good functioning school and how does he do it? His answer was that the spirit of unity within him, his stuff and the parents of the learners helps him to run the school successfully. Basically they all work together as one in achieving a goal of a good functioning school. This all sums up to that if schools have got great leaders who do what they preach and work well with their stuff then great things will come out...
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...__________________________________________________________________________________ PGCE - Citizenship Will the Requirement to Teach Fundamental British Values Have A Detrimental Effect on the Perception of the Value of Citizenship Education? Module 2 Word Count – 3696 ___________________________________________________________________________________ 1 __________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ 2 __________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract This essay looks back at the development of citizenship education and Britain’s position as one of the last democratic countries of the western world to introduce the subject into its National Curriculum. Since its introduction as a statutory subject in 2002 it has been beset by a lack of content, clarity and identity leading to a perception of low status by teachers and pupils alike. The “light touch” implementation by the government of the day has contributed to its lack of standing against other National Curriculum subjects. It is in danger of being perceived as a political “Clothes Horse” for the government to use to promote fundamental British values as a means of countering extremism and radicalisation. This essay contends that the requirement to teach fundamental British values as part of citizenship education will have a detrimental...
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...The Graduate Marketplace Done and Mulvey (2011 p.31) state that the labour market can be subdivided into sectors, making it easier to focus on. These sectors can be defined by ‘occupational grouping, geographical territory or by shared characteristics in the workplace, for example, graduates.’ Defining sectors is a way of being able to examine the labour market in more detail, and helpful in getting a hold of relevant information. The graduate labour market is a distinct sector within the labour market which simply means ‘the demand is for graduate level jobs, for which the jobseeker must have an undergraduate degree.’ According to Done and Mulvey (2011 p.5) ‘The basic principle of the graduate labour market is that two equally important elements must be in place for the market to work, namely: supply and demand.’ The market place for graduate employment is vast, and there are a number of different opportunities in all disciplines available for students who have just finished university and are seeking graduate employment. There are various websites and publications that are specifically targeted towards graduates by only advertising vacancies from companies who are offering graduate positions. Websites such as Rate My Placement are a good online source to use as they list the top 75 employees for graduate opportunities. The Times (2013) also list the top 100 graduate employers which are updated on a yearly. However, according to The Independent (2011) the number of graduates...
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