Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Level 7 Optional

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

Students will meet the following criteria as a minimum: Have a first-degree classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent, of a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification; IELTS overall 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component); Have at least a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics or their equivalent; Have passed appropriate government assessments for those intending to teach prior to enrolment; Receipt of satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to enrolment; Completion of a medical questionnaire, for medical clearance by the LJMU Occupational Health team, to confirm Fitness to Teach;

Students will meet the following criteria as a minimum: Have a first-degree classification normally a minimum of 2.2 Honours or equivalent, of a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification; IELTS overall 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in each component); Have at least a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics or their equivalent; Have passed appropriate government assessments for those intending to teach prior to enrolment; Receipt of satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate prior to enrolment; Completion of a medical questionnaire, for medical clearance by the LJMU Occupational Health team, to confirm Fitness to Teach; Offerings: All

Critically reflect on the impact of practice on the inclusive classroom, demonstrating an ethical and socially responsible commitment to equal opportunities.

Demonstrate ability to successfully identify and address current and future training needs.

Demonstrate professional accountability and reflective, evidence informed practice.

Implement research methods to investigate, develop and improve practice.

Evaluate learning, teaching and assessment in order to inform planning and promote pupil progress.

Demonstrate relevant and thorough professional, subject and pedagogical knowledge.

Design, plan and evaluate effective curriculum experiences, drawing on a range of contemporary sources.

Critically analyse and to synthesise contemporary educational issues, and educational theory, policy and practice.

Critique and synthesise evidence from a range of sources to inform practitioner inquiry.

Course Catalogue

Education Secondary - 35430 - PGDE