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About the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International)
Program Highlights
- Modules: 3
- Credit Value: 60
- Duration: 6 months
- Level: 7
- Delivery: Blended
The PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) is aimed at professional teachers and practitioners working in countries other than the UK. The PGCE (International) focuses on improving individual teaching practice through research and critical reflection. Compare teaching approaches from different countries and evolve a global approach to teaching and education.
As per the current regulations governing the education industry, teachers in the UAE are highly recommended to hold a PGCEi (level 7) qualification to further their careers. The program can be studied by teachers and education practitioners from all backgrounds, regardless of the subject and the curriculum they teach.
- Enhancing your leadership capabilities while remaining in the classroom.
- Encouraging student involvement
- Planning, delivery, and critical evaluation of innovative teaching, learning and assessment
- Improving student achievement
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) (PGCEi) is structured into three modules delivered over six months, allowing learners to earn up to 60 credits towards their studies. Additionally, this program is dual certified; in conjunction with the PGCEi from Liverpool John Moores University, learners will also receive the “Certified Teaching Professional” certificate from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK.
Module Names Credit Value
Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to:
- Critically explore theories and concepts relevant to reflection, reflexivity and personal and professional development in the context of educational practice.
- Review, analyse and critically evaluate your role(s) as an educational professional and plan appropriate strategies to develop in this area.
- Evidence of your ability to support and promote learner experience through mentoring and/or leading others
Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to:
- Identify and critically discuss a range of educational theories, principles and pedagogical approaches to education, teaching and learning.
- Critically evaluate personal educational practices, synthesising relevant theories and considering implications for practice in your professional environment.
- Evidence planning, delivery and critical evaluation of innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies
The module aims to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the issues and barriers to learning and to recognize dilemmas related to access and equity in education. It emphasizes inclusive pedagogy as a framework for teacher development, helping to inform effective strategies for enhancing learning.
Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to:
- Distinguish between, and evaluate, different perspectives and proposed responses to educational and social problems/issues that can affect learning and progression.
- Critically evaluate notions of transformative learning and how these may relate to principles of social justice.
- Interpret and critically appraise own resourcefulness and application of professional curiosity and inquiry to enable inclusive pedagogy for teacher development and practice.
- Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to support positive educational experiences and outcomes for all learners.
- To access the program specifications for the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational (International) please go to the LJMU Course Catalog. You can also find detailed information about this program by clicking LJMU Course Catalog- Postgraduate Certificate in Educational (International)
- Westford University College proudly stands as the Collaborative Partner of Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). For further details, we encourage you to explore the comprehensive information available on LJMU’s official website under the Collaborative Provision Register
- Please note, that only the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) is awarded by the Liverpool John Moores University.
- Westford University College hosts its annual convocation ceremony, known as La Reussite, for its students.
- The course fees are subject to variation based on batch schedules. It’s important to note that the fees for all programs are paid to Westford University College, which is your educational partner for studying with LJMU.
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Upon the completion of all the modules, learners will receive 60 credits and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) from Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
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About Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Highlights of LJMU:
- All programs are focused on student employability with industry-informed practical learning and opportunities for work placements.
- Degrees are founded on high-quality teaching, ground-breaking research and extensive links with employers and business leaders both in the UK and around the world.
- The University is one of the highest climbers nationally in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, ranked 61st for world-leading and internationally excellent research.
- LJMU is the first university to receive two commended judgements from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) during its Higher Education Review.
About the Chartered Management Insititute (CMI), UK
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) works with businesses and educational institutions to inspire people to become skilled, confident, and successful managers and leaders.
Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
Over 100,000 managers use CMI’s unique services regularly. Organizations like Jaguar, Land Rover, Royal Bank of Scotland, Fujitsu, Allianz, Silverstone, Royal Air Force, London South Bank, and Royal College of Physicians amongst others use Chartered Management Institute certifications for certifying their professionals.
Highlights of CMI:
- CMI promotes the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.
- It is the ultimate management accolade backed by a unique royal charter.
- Provides practical insight for both today’s leaders and the next generation.
- Currently has 100k active learners and boasts 12000+ Chartered managers.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be in a current relevant role, with access to an appropriate classroom or education setting.
- Be committed to developing their teaching and learning skills through reflective practice in the field of education.
- Applicants for whom English is not the medium of instruction of their first degree must have achieved a British Council IELTS average final score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in any element no more than two years before admission.
- Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered for ‘exceptional entry’. If you do not meet these criteria you may contact us about a non-standard entry.
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