An introduction to the PGCE (SCITT) secondary course

3. Make notes as you look though this and ask your tutor
If they’ve not been answered by the end of the session – ask!

4. Overview of the Year
Aug. 20
Intro.
Pre-Reading.
Sept. 20 Jan. 21
w/b 4th Jan.
Assignment #1 Assignment #2
Apl. 21
w/b 19th Apl.
A1Input
A1Tuts
A1Sub.
A1Ret.
A1Input
A1Tuts
A1Sub.
A1Ret.
June 21
Results
Results
Grad.

5. Support Resources
https://canvas.hull.ac.uk/
http://www.universityofhullscitts.org.uk

6. Let’s have a look at …
https://canvas.hull.ac.uk/

7. Let’s have a look at …
http://www.universityofhullscitts.org.uk

8. Let’s have a look at …

9. Spend a few minutes …
https://canvas.hull.ac.uk/
http://www.universityofhullscitts.org.uk

11. Objectives
By the end of this session you should
• have an enhanced understanding of academic
writing
• have a better understanding of level 7
expectations
• be able to identify and avoid potential problems
with your own writing
• be prepared to write as successfully as possible at
level 7

12. https://prezi.com/wvnk_k7cyqnm/writing-at-m-level-short/

13. Level 7 grading descriptors
Available on

14. Level 7 Audit
Individually, use the level 7 grading descriptors
to identify any areas you
• don’t fully understand
• feel you may have difficulty with
When ready, discuss those areas with others on
your table and identify up to 3 areas of concern
which seem major or common.

15. Level 7 National Expectations
At Level 7 students would be expected to have:
• A systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems
and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic
discipline, field of study or area of professional practice
• A comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced
scholarship
• Originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how
established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge
in the discipline
• Conceptual understanding that enables the student:
– to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline
– to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new
hypotheses.
and typically, holders of the qualification will be able to:
• Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the
absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-
specialist audiences
• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act
autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
• Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high
level.
Taken from the framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2008)

16. Aim high!
Available on

18. Research Sources
Suggested reading – online sources
Libraries
GoogleScholar
EBSCO*
ProQuest*
School staff
Fellow trainees
University staff
Personal research evidence (when appropriate)

19. EBSCO
For access to of EBSCO (and the Education Research
Complete section) click:
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx
Username: scitts
Password: ERCeducation
EBSCO Support Pages:
https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/EBSCO_Guides/EBSCO
_Interfaces_User_Guide/Searching_with_Boolean_Opera
tors

20. ProQuest
For access to ProQuest click:
https://search.proquest.com/login
Enter the username and password given below in the bottom
box asking for a ProQuest account. Please do NOT use the top
box asking for Institution as this will cause confusion between
login options.
Username - WWYTQ3L7
Password - ZSJTSYP72L
PROQUEST support pages:
http://proquest.libguides.com/pq_congressional/syntax

21. http://universityofhullscitts.org.uk/scitts/site/pt/index_1_academic.html

22. Plagiarism Declaration

23. Plagiarism
Simply
DO NOT PLAGIARISE
IN ANY WAY!

25. Module Module title Assignment(s) Due date
771699 Reflections on Pedagogy and
Teaching and Learning in your
subject.
Essay (5000 words) w.beg
4th Jan, 21
771700 Reflections on Assessment
in your subject.
Essay (5000 words) w.beg
19th Apl, 21
Two modules – One assignment for each

26. Electronic
submission
template
Available on

27. Submission
and Feedback
Available on

28. More on
Feedback
Available on
http://universityofhullscitts.org.uk/scitts/ass_feedback.html

29. See also the FAQ section on CANVAS

30. Contact your tutor, preferably, via Canvas