Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

This innovative programme prepares candidates to teach in a variety of educational settings: secondary, postsecondary and industry depending on their specialization. The programme takes the learners through key learning theories, the challenges of today’s educational system and classroom. It addresses issues of equality and equity. It also provides practical skills in planning and learning and assessing learners. The practicum allows participants to develop teaching effectiveness and have hands-on experience of the issues they covered in the modules. After the core modules covering all pathways, candidates specialize in their desired teaching sector: secondary, postsecondary or training.

• Learning theories
• Equality and diversity in education
• The Reflective practitioner
• Teaching Practice [Practicum]
• Scheme of work and lesson planning
• Assessment and evaluation
• Decolonizing the curriculum

• PATHWAY 1: Teaching in Postsecondary Education

This pathway is for candidates wanting to teach subject matters and trade in educational settings catering for learners over 16 years old. Candidates take the three specialist modules below and undertake their teaching practice in the subject they are qualified to teach.

• The wider context of postsecondary education & training
• The Role of the teacher and trainer the in postsecondary sector
• Advanced assessment and evaluation

• PATHWAY 2: Teaching in International Education (Secondary)

This pathway is for candidates wanting to teach their subject matters and trade internationally in secondary educational settings catering for learners 11 – 18 years old. Candidates take the three specialist modules below and undertake their teaching practice in the subject they are qualified to teach.

• Internationalisation in education (overlapping/ hybrid)
• Culture and education
• Teaching literacy in the developing world

• PATHWAY 3: Training and Consulting

This pathway is for candidates expecting to train others in organizations, the community or higher postsecondary setting. It is also for those aiming to be consultants. Candidates take the three specialist modules below and undertake their practicum in their subject area.

• The Role of the teacher and trainer the in postsecondary sector
• Advanced Training Skills
• Advanced Consulting Skills

Assessment: – Coursework, tests, teaching practice, project.

Duration of each course: 42 weeks

Careers after the programme:

Teacher, lecturer, trainer, consultant, education resource officer, public sector worker.

Fees: $5000 (Home) $7000 (Virtual from Abroad)

*All prices in Canadian dollars