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Developments in ITEDevelopments in ITE

Sheila KingSheila King

Secondary PGCE Course Secondary PGCE Course Director: partnershipsDirector: partnerships

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1. Move to M level credits1. Move to M level credits90 transferable M level credits (see leaflet)(180 credits= a full Masters qualification)

30 credits -Subject Studies30 credits -Subjects in a wider context 30 credits -3rd module which is chosen from a

wide range of options (see next slide)

+ 30 credits (non transferable) at H level Professional Practice with recommendation for

Qualified Teacher Status

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30 credits gained from the 3rd 30 credits gained from the 3rd module which is chosen from a wide module which is chosen from a wide

range of options:range of options:

• Professional Development Portfolio – number of tasks relating to practical teaching and whole school issues

• Subject extensions e.g. fieldwork in geography

• One module from existing Institute MAs e.g. special educational needs

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A PGCE with M level creditsA PGCE with M level credits3 progression routes3 progression routes

• Route 1

A generic, professional master’s course with mixed mode and face to face learning e.g. Master of Teaching.

Route 2

Subject specific master’s e.g. MA Art & Design in Education - extra module plus dissertation based on art education

Route 3

Specialist master’s course e.g. MA Educational Foundations, Media Education, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages.

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2. ITE requirements and influences 2. ITE requirements and influences from TDAfrom TDA

• Primary (inc KS2/3) to have science GCSE or equivalence tests.

• New Standards in place in September 2007

• TTRB

• Link advisors

• Greater subject involvement(?)

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3. Following the schools’ agenda3. Following the schools’ agenda

1. Personalised learning and Learning to Learn

2. Assessment for Learning3. Every Child Matters and AOT4. Building in non-subject - literacy and numeracy, ICT,

citizenship (enterprise and work related learning) – short and fat not long and thin

5. Creativity and creative leadership especially in middle management (NCSL links)

6. Local collaboration ( e.g. school phobia, learning outside schools)

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4. Ofsted – move to self evaluation4. Ofsted – move to self evaluation

• New framework since 2005

• 8 working weeks

• Focus is M&QA• SED is lynchpin and then evidence required for all headings in the SED

• Likely areas for focus: benchmarking, partnership, evaluations,

peer review

• Subject not necessarily seen – Appendix 3 plus

handout of documentation we have requested.

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5. Greater international links5. Greater international linksBeginning Teacher placements in Europe Pilot 06-7Objectives:• Develop a new experience for the Beginning Teachers

and add greatly to their training and “what it means to be a teacher”

• Develop a European dimension to the Professional Studies element of the course

• Provide an opportunity for differentiation• Innovative for the IOE- marketing and recruitment, part

of the International Strategy• Establish links with European teacher training institutions

and schools for tutor professional development• and….see next slide!

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Contribute towards the Bologna Contribute towards the Bologna Declaration 1999. In particular:Declaration 1999. In particular:

–“Student mobility and free movement shall be promoted”

–“The European dimension shall be promoted in HE through curricula, inter-institutional co-operation and mobility schemes for both students and teachers/researchers”

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• Timescale : 1 week in school/ training institution/both• Period: January 2007• Supervision: 3 IOE tutors to visit the BTs during the week- Staff

development funded• Number of Participants: 10 BTs would be selected from different

subject areas and be prepared and de-briefed at the IOE. Host institutions will also be involved in this process.

• Requirements: Completion of a reflective log based on the DfES Standards to be included in the PDP. Tutors will feedback to colleagues.

• Costs: Travel, accommodation, insurance and subsistence for BTs and tutors will be covered. 600 Euros per BT and Tutor

• Funding: European Development have already offered a contribution

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International links beyond EUInternational links beyond EU

• 5 BTs 10 weeks in Mexico, Norway, Russia, Canada.

• Organised by outside group

• Return to first placement for 3 weeks end of course assessment.

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6. ICT – where next?6. ICT – where next?

• Very few beginners• Communication by electronic means?• Some exceptionally able BTs – how to

spread their expertise• Huge variety of kit and access still in

schools – expect nothing and everything!• GIS• Virtual lessons, e-assignments and e-

marking

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7. Coaching – the buzz word7. Coaching – the buzz word

• ITE or ITE

• Mentors or coaches

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What other changes do you see as What other changes do you see as important?important?