Teaching studies is based on teaching experience in five schools over the 36 weeks of the course. Staff act as mentors to help you to benefit as much as possible from the experience. In the summer term, you have the opportunity to initiate your own projects, such as teacher training days in galleries, museums and teachers' centres, or residencies in a school. The course provides comprehensive coverage of general educational and professional studies. Cross-curricular issues, such as multicultural education, equal opportunities and special educational needs, are related to the diversity of schools in the training partnership.
Emphasis is placed on team-building skills, on partnership with schools, and on tutorial support.
Trained specialist mentors in schools work closely with University Staff to achieve QTS standards. You will receive regular feed back on your performance throughout the course. Normally all applicants are interviewed and are usually expected to bring along a portfolio of work.