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Glossary of Terms
APT-Assessment of Practical Teaching – this is the form used for formal observation of trainees teaching.
ECF-Early Career Framework – The entitlement for professional development in a teacher’s first two years.
FAP-Formative Assessment Point – This is a form which is filled in at the end of the first block placement.
ITE/ITT-Initial Teacher Education/Initial Teacher Training.
ITE CCF-ITE Core Content Framework – a framework which sets out the minimum entitlement for trainees
Mentor-The person who is directly mentoring and supporting a trainee – usually the class teacher.
RPD-Review of Professional Development – this is the weekly meeting that takes place between mentor and trainee and the form used to record progress and set targets.
SAP-Summative Assessment Point – This is a form which is filled in at the end of the placement.
SST-Student Support Teacher – a member of staff in school who oversees teacher training.
UEA TP Supervisor-UEA Teaching Practice Supervisor – Trainees have a named supervisor from UEA for each school placement. They will visit the trainee on placement, meet with and support the mentor in school.
This online course is for new mentors in the UEA Primary Partnership who will be supporting UEA Primary trainees during the year 2020 – 21.
It is also suitable for existing mentors who wish to refresh their understanding of the principles and practices of mentoring within the current context of our Primary PGCE.
Introduction to the Primary PGCE at UEA
The Primary PGCE(M) is a 38-week, full-time course which starts in September and finishes the following July. Trainees spend the majority of time in schools – with up to 60 days of taught sessions at UEA and 120 days in school placements. Placements are in two different schools, helping trainees to appreciate the diversity of how schools work and to develop a repertoire of teaching approaches.
UEA’s PGCE is based on the principle that you can only inspire and teach children well if you really understand them. We aim to produce reflective and inspirational teachers, who value and build upon the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences children bring to the classroom.
The Primary PGCE combines academic study at Master’s level (90 Master’s credits) with professional practice and leads to QTS.
Course Learning Outcomes
Understand The Principles And Practices Of The UEA Primary PGCE
Understand The Principles Of Developing Effective Mentoring Practice
Understand The Principles Of Effective Observation And Target Setting
Consider And Support Trainee’s Wellbeing And Workload
Recognise How You Are Meeting The UK National Standards For Mentoring
There are 5 parts to the training. You should work through them in order and each section should take around 30 minutes to complete.