What will you Study?
Earn Your IPGCE Online with UWE
Are you looking to enhance your teaching strategies and earn an internationally recognised teaching qualification?
The University of the West of England (UWE) offers an online International PGCE (iPGCE) program that provides flexibility, comprehensive support, and the opportunity to become a reflective and informed educator.
Overview of the UWE Online Online iPGCE
Our iPGCE program, delivered online in English, incorporates a dynamic mix of videos, readings, webinars, and interactive tutorials. Participants engage in frequent study activities and collaborate on group tasks, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
This program allows you to explore and critically assess various educational strategies, tailoring them to your teaching context. You’ll evolve into a well-informed and reflective educator equipped to enhance your teaching practices effectively.
Study Time and Flexibility
The UWE iPGCE program is conducted online over one year, providing the flexibility to set your study schedule while maintaining the necessary structure to keep you on track. Throughout the course, you can experiment with different teaching strategies and assess their effectiveness with your students. Reflection on your progress as an educator is essential to the program.
Assessment Methods
Students will be evaluated through various methods, including portfolio compilations, report submissions, oral presentations, and reflective exercises. Comprehensive assistance is provided to ensure successful preparation for all assignments.
The iPGCE course consists of two assessed 30-credit modules:
Learning & Teaching
This unit equips future educators with essential educational assessment and evaluation skills. It explores various assessment methods, the importance of formative and summative assessments, and using assessment data to inform teaching practices. By understanding these core principles, educators can measure student learning outcomes, provide constructive feedback, and foster continuous improvement.
Independent Study in Practice
This unit focuses on the practical application of theoretical concepts in a real classroom setting. It allows you to design, implement, and reflect on a teaching project tailored to your educational context. Engaging directly with students and applying best practices in teaching and learning will refine your teaching skills, foster creativity, and ensure you can adapt to the dynamic needs of your students. Although this unit is assessed, it does not award credits.
Contextual Inquiry
Designed to deepen your understanding of educational assessment and evaluation, this unit covers the principles and practices underpinning effective assessment in teaching. You will explore various assessment strategies and learn how to apply these techniques to support student learning and development. Using assessment data to inform instructional decisions will enhance educational outcomes and foster continuous improvement.
Interaction and Collaboration
Throughout your online journey, the course provides ample opportunities for interaction and collaboration with tutors and fellow participants. Learners are grouped and can access academic guidance and technical assistance, complemented by personalised feedback on their teaching strategies from a UWE Bristol tutor.
What Do I Need to Do in the Classroom?
To complete the iPGCE, you must complete at least 60 days of teaching and supporting learning, comprising at least 120 hours of direct instruction to groups of eight or more learners.
Online Study
You’ll access all course materials and readings online through our virtual learning platform, Pebble Pad. This platform hosts instructional videos, webinars, discussion activities, and study tasks. Throughout the course, both technical and academic assistance will be provided.
Each module is presented in 10 units in an online workbook, with each unit comprising five steps involving various activities, such as:
- Lectures
- Readings
- Reflections
- Practice-based activities
- Peer sharing/discussion boards
- Teaching
- Live discussions
- Reflections on recordings of teaching
Ready to take the next step in your teaching career?
