The programme seeks to identify the process of learning a second language. You’ll study the following areas:
- Critically review the various approaches, methods, techniques, and materials used in the teaching of foreign languages at secondary level
- Examples of methodology ranging from lively oral practice supported by interactive whiteboards, the use of new digital technology and games for beginners, to the exploitation of topic-based and literary texts at a sixth-form level
- Prepare your own teaching materials and to use a variety of teaching aids, including the latest digital technology
- School-based work under the direction of a mentor and use of the resource facilities available in our modern languages studio and the Language Learning Centre at the University
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) - French booster course
If you are interested in teaching modern foreign languages but don’t have a language related degree, you can build your knowledge prior to studying the PGCE through a French Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course.
Applicants should have an A Level or a high-grade GCSE in French, but most importantly, a passion for the subject.
There are no tuition fees and students may be eligible to receive a bursary of £115 per week for the duration of the course. Please contact us for dates of the next course.
To apply for an SKE course, you should apply for a place on the Secondary PGCE (Modern Foreign Languages) course through UCAS Teacher Training and indicate in your application that you would like to do the SKE course.
Extension Course: support for single linguist graduates
The Language Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) French Extension course is an opportunity for German or Spanish graduate linguists to undertake an intensive course prior to beginning your PGCE.
We offer two levels of the course:
- French Extension - for graduate linguists with some knowledge of French (such as GCSE or A Level)
- French Extension Ab Initio - for graduate linguists with little or no knowledge of French
There are no tuition fees and students may be eligible to receive a bursary of £115 per week for the duration of the course. Please contact us for dates of the next course.
To apply for a SKE course, you should apply for a place on the Secondary PGCE (Modern Foreign Languages) course through UCAS Teacher Training and indicate in your application that you would like to do the SKE course.
Theory
Assessment is based on a range of coursework assignments.
Practice
Assessment takes place in schools. You’ll also be assessed on your achievement of the Teachers’ Standards.
A total of 120 days are spent in schools during the programme, supported by school mentors, class teachers and University-based tutors.