French and Mandarin - Gaelic Medium - (PGDE - Graduates only) in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Join our program alongside skilled linguists and passionate educators dedicated to instructing youth in French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin. Experience a blend of on-campus learning and 18 weeks of school placements. Earn qualifications recognized globally and the chance to obtain 80 Masters-level credits. Funding options are available (exclusively for Scottish/Home students).Why choose this course?The PGDE Modern Languages program at Strathclyde is highly regarded by students, instructors, and partner schools. You'll engage in dynamic, hands-on learning while exchanging diverse perspectives within our multilingual cohort. Note: Italian must be paired with another language.Course contentThis program provides both theoretical foundations and practical teaching skills. The PGDE follows a modular structure with three year-long components:Education Studies; Professional ValuesProfessional Learning Through EnquiryProfessional SkillsProfessional Skills - Curriculum and PedagogyProfessional Skills - Professional PracticeThe program alternates between campus instruction and placement-based learning, with cumulative skill development.Campus sessions introduce curriculum frameworks, facilitate peer collaboration, and help develop lesson plans and teaching materials. You'll practice micro-teaching and discover creative methods to inspire young learners.Placement experienceEighteen weeks are dedicated to placements in Scottish schools, where you'll demonstrate competency against the Standards for Provisional Registration.Full-time attendance at your placement school is mandatory, including staff development days unless otherwise instructed.Placements allow you to apply classroom knowledge, refine your teaching approach, acquire new strategies, and build connections with students.Maintain a professional portfolio during placement, which documents your progress toward registration standards and lays the foundation for lifelong learning.Career prospects
An education degree opens doors to various roles working with children and adolescents.Most PGDE alumni pursue secondary teaching careers nationwide. Discover post-PGDE pathways.Scottish secondary educators utilize the Curriculum for Excellence framework to cultivate student abilities, foster skill development, and deepen knowledge acquisition.