Doing Your PGCE at M-level

Keira Sewell is an independent educational consultant at Visionary Education (www.visionary-education.co.uk). She has over 25 years’ experience of supporting the professional development of both trainee and experienced teachers and specialises in science education.

′Doing your PGCE at M level is a valuable guide designed to enable students to achieve success. Its approach, using clear explanations and case studies enable trainees to engage at a critical level and understand the potential benefits this can bring to them personally and professionally. Moving forward from the first edition in a way that incorporates education policy from recent fast moving times this enables trainees to critique and identify how the education arena is shaped. This new edition also enables trainees to develop many of the key skills of M-Level work; the development of reflective activities to enable deep reflection and critical analysis is a welcome development. This comprehensive text will be a valuable resource for anyone training to be a PGCE teacher′ - Tim Roberts, PGCE Programme Director, University of Hertfordshire Praise for the first edition:"An indispensable guide for anyone who wants to get the most out of new opportunities to study to become a teacher at M-Level. The book explains, in clear and accessible language, what studying at Masters level entails and the benefit it can bring in terms of career progression and continuing professional development" - James Rogers, Executive Director, Universities Council for the Education of Teachers"This book is a timely aid for students embarking on what they may perceive as being the doubly daunting prospect of becoming a schoolteacher and engaging with Masters level study. I enjoyed reading it very much and feel that it is an essential aid to beginning PGCE students. I am very pleased to recommend it to students and their tutors on Masters level PGCE courses in Higher Education Institutions across the sector" - Dr Alison Jackson, ESCalate ITE Leader, University of Cumbria"As a PGCE student, I found this to be essential reading. A highly comprehensive yet very accessible text, it will be useful not only to those considering doing a M-Level PGCE, but also as a survival handbook for those already on the course" - Diane Troughton, PGCE student"I was very impressed at the invaluable advice and support this book offers. It poses excellent questions that encourage personal reflection and offers helpful case studies to clearly illustrate ideas. It gives a complete picture in a clear, accessible manner" - Katie Pragnell, PGCE student

• What Will the PGCE at M-Level Do for Me? - Keira Sewell and Liz LakinWhat Is the Difference Between the Postgraduate Certificate in Education and the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education?What Does a PGCE at M-Level Look Like?How Do I Decide Which Route Is for Me?Education in ScotlandQualifying to Teach in ScotlandWhat Can I Expect My PGCE at M-Level to Look Like at Subject Level? - Liz LakinThe Subject Specialist and Competent TeacherAn Introduction to the Curriculum and Its Supporting LiteratureDeveloping Your Subject KnowledgeTaking Ownership of Your Subject Knowledge and UnderstandingThe Professional EducatorThe Learning Process: TheoriesThe Learning Process: ApplicationWhat Can I Expect My PGCE at M-Level to Look Like During My School-Based Training?ContextWhat Exactly is Reflection?So How Can I Develop My Reflective Skills and What is My Role in This Process?How Should I Record the Process of Reflection?Directed Activity ExampleThe Role of the MentorWhat Does my Mentor Get Out of It?What Is the Relationship between Research and Development as a Professional? - Tim CainWhat Role Does Research Play in My Professional Development?Educational TheoryReading ResearchWhy Should I Research My Own Practice?How Do I Research My Own Practice?Problems with M-Level Research AssignmentsWhat Have Assignments to Do with My Professional Development?How Does Academic Writing at M-Level Make Me a Better Teacher? - Kate DomailleWhat is My Tutor Looking For in My Academic Study?From H-Level to M-LevelAnd so to Reading…Using the LibraryTwo Case Studies, Starting with Excellent!Writing WellHow Does Academic Writing at M-level Make Me a Better Teacher?Getting a Job With a PGCE at M-Level - Keira SewellSo How Do I Sell Myself to Potential Employers?Filling Out the Application FormPlanning a Sample LessonBeing InterviewedAfter the InterviewWhy Should I Continue My Studies? - Keira SewellWhat Further Study Options are Available?What Part of My PGCE at M-Level Can I Use to Transfer into a Masters Award?What Course Should I Choose?When Should I Continue with My Studies?Potential Barriers to Further Study