BA (Hons) Modern Foreign Languages Key Stage 2/3 Education with QTS*

Summary 2012/13

• High quality teaching and learning from expert tutors;
• Benefit from career opportunities in both the primary and secondary school sectors;
• Undertake a secondary school teaching placement in France, Germany or Spain as an integral part of your degree;
• Experience individually-tailored support;
• Opportunity to benefit from subject knowledge enhancement and school-based experience at Key Stage 4.

"Edge Hill University provides its trainees, regardless of their chosen age range, with outstanding training": Grade 1 'outstanding' judgements made in all 33 inspection cells - Ofsted Initial Teacher Education inspection report, 12/5/2011.

* Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status.

This programme is an exciting opportunity to study French, German or Spanish at degree level and spend time in the country where that language is spoken while training to become a high quality professional teacher, in either Primary or Secondary schools, teaching Modern Foreign Languages to 7-14 year olds across Key Stage 2 and 3. There will also be an opportunity to teach Key Stage 4 pupils.

2012 Entry Requirements

260 UCAS tariff points overall, to include 80 points (grade C) in French, German or Spanish (consideration will be given to applicants who are native speakers), plus GCSE Mathematics, English Language and Science at grade C or equivalent. Please note, for the purposes of initial teacher training, level 2 numeracy and literacy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE grade C in mathematics or English.

If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University you will be required to meet the Department for Education's standards for physical and mental fitness to teach and clearance to work with children. Further information, including a Declaration of Health questionnaire and details of how to apply for a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure will be sent to you after you have firmly accepted an offer.

Details

Who is this course for?

If you are interested in learning two languages and developing in-depth knowledge of a country then this is the programme for you.

What will I gain from this programme?

When you successfully complete this degree, you will be able to gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status, allowing you to teach in a primary or secondary school. This programme offers the best of both worlds; you gain in-depth subject knowledge and the ability to teach at both primary and secondary level, widening your career opportunities.

As part of your placement training you will spend five weeks in the second year in France/Germany/Spain, where you will teach in a school. You will begin with observations of a variety of subjects taught, team teach with the class teacher, leading to working independently with small groups or individual pupils, and gradually progress to taking responsibility for whole groups/classes by the end of the placement.

Your 'immersion' into the school and wider environment will have a positive impact on your linguistic skills, as well as experience of the culture. You will also have opportunities to collect resources to use back in your classroom on future placements.

What will I study?

You will study in six areas across the three years of your programme:

• Specialist Subject, Modern Foreign Languages – developing your interest and academic ability in your chosen subject area. You will be supported in learning either French, Spanish or German with the opportunity to take up Second Language Study in Year 3.
• Subject Application – designed to show you how to apply what you have learnt about your subject in the classroom.
• The Core Curriculum – English, Mathematics, Science and Information and Communication Technology – providing learning in the four core subject areas for primary schools and understanding planning, teaching, learning and assessment methods in these areas.
• Personal and Professional Development – understanding your own development as a trainee teacher through exploring different perspectives and your own experiences of the relationship between education, the curriculum, teaching and learning and the development of children and young adolescents.
• Foundation Subject Studies – studying the Foundation subjects of History, Geography, Music, Art, Design and Technology, Physical Education and Religious Education so you understand their role at Primary level.
• Professional Practice – undertaking extensive in-school experience, moving from observer to teacher at Key Stage 2 and Key Stages 3/4. You will also engage with pupils at Key Stage 1.

How will I study?

You will learn through both your time in University and on placement. Learning activities include independent research, oral presentations, composing a language portfolio, debates and peer-teaching sessions. You will develop the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing in a classroom. You will also learn how to interest and excite pupils about a country, its people and way of life, managing pupils' misconceptions and challenging stereotypes.

Placement

You'll spend 27 weeks on placement in schools, putting your training into practice through observing and assisting individuals and small groups through to managing the learning of a whole class. You will be directly supported by University tutors and School-based mentors. As part of your training you will spend some time in France/Germany/Spain, where you will observe in a school. Your 'immersion' into the school and wider environment will have an impact on your linguistic skills, as well as experience of the culture. You will also have opportunities to collect resources to use back in your classroom on future placements.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by a range of highly qualified and experienced tutors from both the primary and secondary teams, committed to supporting you throughout the programme and providing you with the opportunities to succeed. You'll find your tutors to be enthusiastic about their subjects and model good practice to enable you to develop your own teaching skill and style.

How will I be assessed?

Your work will be assessed in a variety of ways: through written assignments, oral presentations, examinations and in-class tests.

As you progress from observer to teacher in school, you will be assessed through lesson observation reports. Your professional development will be mapped against the Professional Standards for the Award of QTS to lead towards completion of your Career Entry Development Profile at the end of the programme.

What are my career prospects?

You will be able to pursue a range of teaching opportunities in both primary and secondary schools across the UK. We offer excellent support to help you gain a first post as a newly qualified teacher and have a proven track record for trainees securing teaching posts.

Before you complete your degree you will need to pass the QTS Skills Test (Numeracy, Literacy and ICT) and complete a Career Entry and Development Profile (CEDP) so you can move onto your induction year as a teacher. These are both useful as they provide a bridge between your Initial Teacher Training programme and your Induction Year as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT).

Further study at Edge Hill University

Ongoing professional development is essential if you are to progress in your career and gain the skills you need to be a teacher who excels in the classroom. The Faculty of Education offer a comprehensive Professional Development programme from specific professional modules such as Positive Approaches to Managing Pupil Behaviour to a range of Postgraduate and Masters programmes.

During your ITT programme, we will carefully prepare you for your NQT year by helping to identify your continuing training needs. Edge Hill's Professional Development team will continue to support you through your NQT year and be available throughout your teaching career.

A Great Study Environment

Based in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Ormskirk Campus is a unique and inspirational place to study. Industry standard resources and cutting edge technology combine to make an interactive and highly advanced teaching and learning environment. Everything you could want is on one site with 25 acres of sport and leisure facilities, more than 1,000 rooms in halls of residence and fantastic modern spaces in which you can study and socialise.

The University library gives you access to thousands of books, journals, online resources and extensive PC and media provision. You'll get all the support you need to succeed, reflected in Edge Hill University being ranked in the top two in England for students' personal development, and the top three in the country for assessment and feedback, in the 2011 National Student Survey. The University is also featured in the top four in England for graduate employment.

How do I apply?

Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.ac.uk.

See our How to Apply pages for more information on the application process and our Admissions criteria.

Interview

Before you gain a place on this programme, you may be invited for an interview. It will take the form of group discussions and individual interview where we find out what you already know about teaching and whether teaching is for you.

It is a good idea to visit the Training and Development Agency for Schools website (www.tda.gov.uk) and the Department for Education website (www.education.gov.uk) for current issues related to KS2/3 Modern Foreign Languages, so you can talk about your understanding of developments in KS2/3 transition.

You should be ready to talk about work you have done in either a primary or secondary school setting, and especially any that relate to modern foreign languages. You will also have to complete a simple and short written task in both French /Spanish/ German and English, as well as conducting some of the interview in French/Spanish/German.

Fees and Finance

For academic year 2012/13, Edge Hill University will charge £9,000 for full-time BA, BSc and LLB degrees. Eligible students will not have to pay upfront for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which you will only start to repay once you have finished the course and are earning over £21,000.

Eligible full-time students can also apply for a maintenance grant, subject to household income, and a non-means-tested loan to help with living costs.

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships for prospective full-time students. These include £2,000 Entrance Scholarships rewarding determination, commitment and achievement in creative arts, performing arts, sport and volunteering. Eligible entrants with outstanding grades are recognised through the £1,000 High Achievers Scholarship.

For more information on scholarships, including eligibility criteria for each award, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

To find out more about fees, grants and loans for academic year 2012/13, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfees2012.

Please note, the above information is for UK and eligible EU students only. International students should check the fees and finance information at www.edgehill.ac.uk/internationalfees2012.

Not got the entry requirements?

If you do not have the relevant GCSEs required for this programme, Edge Hill University offers GCSE equivalency tests in English, Mathematics and Science.

25% of the students at Edge Hill University are people returning to study to enhance their career prospects or pursue a personal interest. We provide a Fastrack scheme to help you get back in higher education. Once you are studying, we can provide ongoing help through personal tutors and responsive student support systems.

If you would like pre-entry advice and guidance about your qualifications, please complete the advice and guidance online enquiry form.

Where can I find out more?

If you would like to receive a copy of our prospectus or be kept updated about forthcoming events, contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team by emailing study@edgehill.ac.uk or calling 01695 657000.

If you want to attend one of our open events held throughout the year, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays to book your place.

You will also find Edge Hill University staff at many national careers fairs and UCAS events.

Still want more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask the programme leader about this course, please contact:

• Shirley Gaskell, Faculty of Education, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP
• Tel: 01695 584824
• Email: gaskels@edgehill.ac.uk

Overseas students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk for further information.