BEd (Hons) Primary English - Course overview
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Primary School students
 
'Highly-trained university tutors provide inspirational teaching'

Ofsted Initial Teacher Education inspection report, June 2011
 

The BEd Primary English course has been developed to support students preparing to be English primary specialists. Ofsted Outstanding logoModules cover the study of children's literature, contemporary fiction, modern poetry, non-fiction texts, study of the English language and additional educational needs in English.

This course will equip you with the professional skills you need to be a successful and confident Primary School English teacher. Taught modules will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding, learning to weave links between theory and practice. 

Experiences of practical teaching in schools will enable you to extend your learning through observation and develop your own classroom skills and understanding. Our course leaders have a wealth of experience to bring to the course, helping you to become professionally aware and critically engaged with the practice of teaching.

Levels of responsibility build year on year until you learn how to manage the delivery of the Primary English Curriculum within a school. You will have the opportunity to teach abroad and study in London, giving you a breadth of practical experience to set you above the competition. 

 

'​I have just returned from my latest placement in Finland and I had a brilliant time. It was fascinating to study the differences between the two cultures and teaching methods.’ Read more...

Kate Rigden, BEd Primary English


Find out more about International Experiences with the BEd Primary

 

International School Experience in Finland
Teaching

Support

All of our tutors come from teaching backgrounds bringing years of experience to help guide you into professional practice. Course leaders are dedicated to providing excellent support on all levels ensuring you reach your full potential.

 

 

Arts

Outdoor Teaching

​Course highlights​

  • Assessment is primarily by coursework, there are no end-of-year/semester examinations
  • School experience will be in a variety of partner schools in the South West and London (urban, city, rural) , with opportunity to teach overseas
  • Rated by Ofsted as a 'outstanding' provider (Grade 1)
  • Teaching is mostly in the form of interactive workshops and seminars 
  • We recruit above the national average of men going into teaching.

​​What the students say

BEd Primary English student Alex talks about his experiences:

Alex Gingell video clip