Training to be a Primary School Teacher: ITT and Beyond

Megan Stephenson is Associate Professor at Leeds Trinity University. She leads the Primary PGCE programmes. She has presented at National Conferences in the UK on her approach to developing ‘Inspirational Teacher Education,’ and is currently undertaking research in developing effective primary curricular in the post Covid digital age.Angela Gill is Programme Director for BA Primary Education and subject lead for Primary English at Durham University, working on both UG and PGCE programmes. She is an experienced teacher and worked in primary classrooms for many years before taking up the post at Durham University.

Fantastic addition for ITT teachers and what to expect at the start of their ECT year.

• Preparing for teacher training1. How to be a learner and a teacher at the same time2. Developing a teacher identity and creating professional relationships3. Learning in context tracking your knowledge and progress4. Your wellbeing and Self Care5. Safeguarding and Wellbeing of pupils and educators6. Understanding the whole ITT CurriculumIntroducing the ITT Curriculum7. The curriculum in the primary school8. The importance of Early Reading and Phonics9. Behaviour management10. Planning11. Effective teaching and learning12. Adaptative teaching13. Inclusive Teaching14. AssessmentThe Wider Picture – A Career in Education15. Education social justice and sustainability16. Making the most of professional networks and your next steps17. Getting your first teaching post and the ECT Programme