French and Spanish Subject Knowledge Enhancement Courses
A route into modern languages teaching (French and/or Spanish) for non-specialists
In light of current curriculum proposals the required number of full – time equivalent secondary language teachers will rise significantly.
There are many enthusiastic graduates with the potential to be specialist teachers but who are insufficiently qualified to enter straight into initial teacher training .
Our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are intensive programmes for graduates who want to teach modern languages but whose degree is not a direct match or whose specialist subject knowledge needs deepening prior to training for qualified teacher status (QTS). The University of East London has designed a 16 week course for French & Spanish. They are funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership, to equip you with the skills and subject knowledge to teach 11-16 year olds. Upon successful completion of the course, students will continue on to initial teacher training at UEL or another training provider.
Course content
The course is delivered entirely in the target language. it is culturally based and there is a different theme each week. Course tutors are all excellent practitioners, experienced in the delivery of modern languages. The course consists of taught sessions, seminars, presentations, self study and a compulsory 2 week study visit in either France or Spain.
Here is an indicative list of themes:
- Family
- Home
- Holidays
- Food
- Films
- Media
- Technology
- Fashion
- Religion
- Immigration
- Education
- Adolescents
- Environment
- French/ Spanish speaking countries and culture
Assessment
Students will be assessed via the following methods:
- Formative assessment (ongoing)
- Final Speaking presentation
- Portfolio of evidence completed during the course
Added value
All students will be sent on a 2 week funded study visit in either France or Spain.
Tuition fees
The course is funded by the Training Agency for Schools (TA) and home (UK) students will not have to pay any tuition fees. The admissions team will conduct a fee assessment to determine your fee status. Students can be assessed as either home, EU or overseas fee status. Find out more about the fee assessment process at UEL.
You can find further information regarding tuition fees TA website.
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