Faculty tutors visit for support and assessment. Students complete an induction block and three teaching placements in local partner schools. During each placement, students observe lessons, reflect on professional practice and take part in cooperative teaching. They also take an increasing responsibility for lead teaching. These are concerned with introducing areas of professional development and educational priorities which are not teaching qualifications in themselves.
Students consider an area of current educational debate and present findings to tutors and peers.
Assessment is based on performance during school experience placements and on assignments. Teaching is assessed by Faculty tutors and school staff and this takes place throughout each school placement. The three course assignments are based on the students' learning experience in schools and on campus. The course is full-time and lasts 36 weeks. It includes 18 weeks on campus and 18 weeks in schools.