Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

Teaching: Initial Teacher Education BEd (Hons)/MEd Fact File (continued)
Intro • Curriculum paragraph Studies explores the range
of subjects taught in primary schools
Heading and the discrete and interrelated
Body aspects copyof a broad and balanced
curriculum.
• Subhead School-based Experiences include a
Subhead variety of (No placements space organised before) by the
• University Bullets which are supported through
University and school-based staff to
ensure the growth and development of
skilled practitioners. The University has
an ever-widening partnership of schools,
giving students excellent opportunities
to undertake school experiences inside
and outside the region. Placements are
developmental and progressive ranging
from short visits to sustained placements
in educational settings. Students are also
encouraged to arrange additional selfdirected
placements in settings such as
museums, galleries and residential centres
to augment their range of experience –
overseas placements are possible. This
ability to personalise a professional
portfolio in both breadth and depth
enables students to meet their own needs
and follow areas of particular interest.
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
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The programme’s approach is
underpinned by consideration of the
United Nations Convention on the Rights
of the Child. Students are nurtured to
reflect on their educational values as they
develop into enthusiastic, creative and
respectful educators, equipped to engage
with wider aspects of schooling such as
citizenship and sustainability.
Specialist Subject Studies
Specialist Subject Studies allows study
of a subject in greater depth at an
appropriate academic level and enables
future contributions to the development
of the subject either as a member of
teaching staff or as a subject leader within
an early years setting or primary school.
This programme offers a wide choice
of specialisms. Currently the subjects
available are: Art, Early Years, English,
French, Geography, History, ICT,
Mathematics, Music, Physical Education,
Religious Education, Science and Special
Educational Needs. Students who follow
the Early Years specialism engage in
UCAS codes:
BEd Primary Education with QTS (3 years) X120 BEd/PE
MEd Primary Education with QTS (4 years) X121 MEd/PE
BEd Primary Education with QTS (4 years) X122 BEd/PEQTS
modules that explore the development
of young children (3-7 years).
Careers
Winchester Initial Teacher Education
graduates have a high employment rate;
it is regularly over 90 per cent. Most
students pursue their career in teaching,
although some pursue other careers using
the range of transferable skills taught. A
programme of preparation for applying
for teaching posts is held annually for
Final Year students.
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