Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status BEd

The BEd (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status is a course offered by the University of Portsmouth. This course enables students to attain a degree and Qualified Teacher Status, allowing them to teach across the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum (ages 5-11). This pivotal course combines practical experience with an enriching curriculum that is designed to hone teaching skills, understanding of educational theories and other crucial areas in the realm of early education.Course Content: The three-year course provides students with practical classroom experience right from the outset. In addition, the course also commences a strong grounding of pedagogical theories and essential subject areas including English, Mathematics, and Science. Students also learn to bring subjects to life in diverse and innovative ways.Key Modules: The course typically includes key modules like Understanding Education, Developing Reflective Professional Practice, Enquiring into Education, Becoming a Specialist: Mathematics, and Enhancing Your Professional Practice. It also includes modules focused on varied curriculum subjects and professional issues.Accreditations: Upon successful completion, students not only receive a BEd (Honours) degree but also acquire a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which enables them to begin their teaching career.Future Careers: This degree course leads specifically to a career in primary teaching. But the skills gained from the degree also empower students to take up roles related to education like educational administration, or welfare roles in local education authorities, children support services, counselling and more. Other possible career options include community-based education roles and educational publishing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.