“By creating we think, by living we learn” Patrick Geddes
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| Professional Accreditation: | General Teaching Council for Scotland |
| Sources of Funding : | Most programme participants are sponsored by their employing colleges |
| Academic School: | School of Education, Social Work & Community Education |
| How to apply: | Download the application form |
| Fees for 2011-12: | Home Fees and Overseas Fees |
| Fees for 2012-13 | to be confirmed |
This is an in-service part-time programme, delivered by distance learning via the University of Dundee's Virtual Learning Environment. It is offered in partnership with participating colleges, educational institutions and professional training organisations. In the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, it is worth 60 credits at Level 11 (Masters) at postgraduate level or Level 9 at undergraduate level.
The programme provides a comprehensive teaching qualification for College lecturers, educators and trainers. Professional competences are integrated with academic rigour and coursework is underpinned by theory and critical reflection upon practice.
There are two modules in the programme - The Effective Lecturer and The Successful Learner – and these correspond to the range of knowledge and skills required for a teaching career in the tertiary sector.
Learning materials, workshops and literature are provided to facilitate critical thinking and generate ideas, leading to critical reflection and change in lecturers' practice.
Postgraduate - degree or relevant professional qualification
Undergraduate - HND or equivalent relevant professional qualification
All applicants must meet the following minimum core skills requirements: Literacy/Communication SCQF Level 6; ICT SCQF Level 5; and Numeracy SCQF Level 4.
Credit is available for those with recognised teaching qualifications.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
200 participants join the programme each September and over 90% successfully complete by the following May.
We asked participants for their comments:
"I'm delighted to have gained my TQ(FE) as not only have I improved my classroom practice, but I've now been given a pay rise and am actively seeking promotion."
"...I feel that I am a better teacher for TQ(FE) study; I have a better appreciation of why some students are less receptive, with a wider range of skills to successfully amend this."
"I have learnt a lot about my learners and myself and looking back, I am changing my teaching methods and materials based upon different learning theories and styles."
If participants wish to undertake further qualifications, progression to BA Professional Development (UG), MSc Applied Professional Studies, MEd (PG) or Doctoral study (PG Masters) is straightforward.
The School of Education, Social Work and Community Education is not currently offering any school scholarships.
Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.
Admissions and Events Administrator
School of Education, Social Work & Community Education
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland
Telephone: 01382 381122 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 381122 (from outside the UK)
Email: eswce-apply@dundee.ac.uk
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