BEd (Hons) Post-Primary Degree Programme | ||||||||
VisionTo inspire and develop highly-competent, reflective teaching professionals with a strong sense of moral purpose and a vocational commitment to the holistic development of their pupils and the improvement of society | ||||||||
Framework | The Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching | Partnerships with Schools and Key Stakeholders including Government | The GTCNI Charter, Code of Values and the Competence Framework for the Professional Development of Teachers | The Memorandum of Agreement with Queen’s University Belfast | The Learning and Teaching Strategy and the Research Strategy | |||
Subjects: Business Studies, Mathematics with Science, Religious Studies, Technology & Design | ||||||||
Year 4 Developing Expertise and Leadership Capacity | Education StudiesSpecialist Module 1 module |
Professional DevelopmentandSchool ExperienceLeadership 1.5 modules |
Main Subject Studies and Subject Application 1.5 modules |
Key SkillsLiteracyNumeracyLearning for Life and Work 0.5 modules |
The CapstoneDeveloping Teachers as Researchers 1.5 modules |
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Year 3 Developing Specialism | Education StudiesSociological Perspectives on Children, Schools and Community 1 module |
Professional DevelopmentandSchool ExperienceInclusion 1 module |
Main Subject Studies and Subject Application 3 modules |
Key SkillsLiteracyNumeracyLearning for Life and Work 1 module |
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Year 2 Developing Professional Foundations (2) | Education StudiesPsychological Perspectives on Children’s Development and Learning 1 module |
Professional Development, School Experience and Key SkillsCurriculum 1 module |
Main Subject Studies and Subject Application 2 modules |
Subsidiary Subject Studiesand Subject Application 2 modules |
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Year 1 Developing Professional Foundations (1) | Education StudiesPhilosophical Foundations to Educational Practice 1 module |
Professional Development, School Experience and Key SkillsClassrooms 1 module |
Main Subject Studies and Subject Application 2 modules |
Subsidiary Subject Studiesand Subject Application 2 modules |
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Cross-programme themes in all years: SEN, UICT | ||||||||
Underpinning Ethos, Values, Attitudes and Dispositions | Catholic EducationCatholic Education takes place in communities inspired by faith. Faith-based education promotes a caring ethos which is expressed in positive relationships both within and beyond the College | Shared Education Promoting respect, understanding and co‑operation for a pluralist and diverse society |
The International Dimension Enriching the educational, social and cultural lives of students to promote a broad world view, enabling better‑informed decisions and responsible actions. Offers Erasmus as well as Study USA and Study China opportunities |