Why do a Teacher Education course at the College of North West London?
The College of North West London prides itself on delivering quality teacher education programmes. The Teacher Education Team are highly qualified teachers who are passionate about teaching and committed to being excellent role models to their trainees.
The College has a wide range of teacher education courses. Access to Higher Education Diploma: Education Studies at Level 3 is for adults who do not have the necessary Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels) required to enter higher education. It is accredited by the Open College Network London Region (OCNLR). Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) is offered at Level 3 and is a preparatory course for those wishing to teach in teaches in the Lifelong Learning Sector. This course is accredited by City and Guilds. The Certificate in Teaching English Language to Adults (CELTA) is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and opens up a whole world of exciting teaching opportunities. Because it is awarded by Cambridge ESOL, part of the world-famous
University of Cambridge, you can rely on its quality and recognition.
The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) are qualifications for those wishing to teach in Post Compulsory Education and Training. Additional Diplomas in Teaching Literacy and ESOL at Level 5 are also offered by the college as well as a course in Observing Teaching and Learning. These qualifications are accredited by the University of Westminster. The PGCE and the Cert Ed provide an opportunity for individuals to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.
How will you study?
For the PGCE or Cert Ed individuals must have 3 to 5 hours of their own teaching in a post compulsory setting. Study is on a part-time basis and consists of 6 hours per week attendance; morning or twilight courses are offered. Sessions provide practical and theoretical learning experiences. As part of the course, initial teacher trainees are observed on 3 occasions in each academic year by a personal tutor; all trainees require a subject specialist mentor who will also observe them on 2 occasions in each year. Observations provide opportunities for individuals to develop sound teaching practice through support feedback and guidance. Year 1 and Year 2 programmes require the submission of 3 extended assignments in each year; each relates to the theory and practice of personal teaching.
Location
Our teacher training programmes are delivered at our Wembley Park and Willesden Centres
The following courses are accredited by the University of Westminster. To access the fact sheets, please click on the link.
- Certificate in Education/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (DTLLS) (Click here for Cert Ed info) (Click here for PGCE info)
- Certificate in Education/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (DTLLS) with ESOL (Click here for Cert Ed info) (Click here for PGCE info)
- Additional Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Click here for more info)
- Additional Diploma in Teaching Literacy in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Click here for more info)
- Observation of Teaching and Learning (Click here for more info)
In addition we offer the following Teaching courses:
- Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) - accredited by City & Guilds (Click here for more info)
- Certificate in Teaching English to Adults (CELTA) (Click here for more info)
- Access To Higher Education Diploma: Education Studies (Click here for more info)
The download links below provide further information on the Teacher Training courses and how to apply:
SEARCH FOR COURSE FACTSHEETS
2011 CELTA Course Leaflet found here
Further information about Grants and Student Loans for Teacher Training
Contact us
If you would like further information about our courses, please contact our Course Information Centre on e-mail: cic@cnwl.ac.uk or telephone: 020 8208 5050
