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PGDE @ University of Aberdeen

The new PGDE programme at the University of Aberdeen was launched in August 2007.  Our innovative programme provides opportunities for Primary and Secondary specialists to learn together, share common experiences and debate current educational issues.  

The development of the programme has been heavily influenced by the Inclusive Practice Project.  We aim to produce inclusive practitioners who will be able to face the challenges of the 21st century classroom by:

• Taking difference into account
• Adopting teaching strategies that support all learners
• Working collaboratively with others

The PGDE programme is offered on a full-time basis over 36 weeks with 18 weeks of these spent on placement in schools in our partner Local Authorities.

The University and school-based components are carefully designed to complement each other with the ultimate aim of equipping graduates with the skills, competences, knowledge and attitudes necessary for entry to the teaching profession.

Students completing the PGDE programme are awarded the Diploma in either Primary or Secondary Education.

The PGDE qualification is available in each of the following specialisms:

Primary Education

Secondary Education Subjects

Biology with Science Business Education Chemistry with Science * Drama English Gaelic Geography History Home Economics

Mathematics Modern Languages ** Modern Studies *** Physics with Science Religious Education (RME, RMPs)

Note: * Dual qualifications in the Sciences available **French, German. Spanish offered as a subsidiary subject ***Modern Studies also available with Geography or History

Downloadable Documents

PGDE Reading List (doc) PGDE Information Leaflet (pdf) PGDE (FT) Year Plan 2011/12 PGDE Weekly outline 2011/12

Contacts

Susan Paterson
susan.paterson@abdn.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 274879