Secondary English with Drama

Through this Secondary English with Drama course from London Metropolitan University , you'll learn how to work flexibly and creatively in the classroom and drama studio, inspiring pupils with a love of arts and literature and giving them the vital skills to communicate effectively.

Quick Facts:

• You'll also have a dedicated drama specialist tutor, who will support your development as a school practitioner, adept at working within the many varied contexts offered in the world of drama in education.
• It is run collaboratively with the English and Media Centre (EMC), an award-winning educational charity. EMC tutors will provide you with support throughout the Secondary English with Drama course atLondon Metropolitan University, drawing on their extensive experience of consultancy for schools and running Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers.
• You’ll learn how to promote high standards of language and literacy, developing a strong command of the spoken and written word. The skills you'll learn on this course will enable your pupils to develop their creativity and powers of expression.

Career opportunities:

• Most of their trainees go on to take up roles in schools as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) including with many of our partner schools or in their placement schools as teachers of English and/or Drama.
• Graduates of their PGCE training courses are spread across the educational world, in many cases reaching positions of leadership including Head teachers and advisors.

Courses include:

• Curriculum Studies (CS) is a taught module, assessed by a synoptic essay. Curriculum Studies is where you'll learn about the specific requirements and methods of teaching in your subject or phase.

• Professional and Inclusive Practice (PIP) is the second taught module, assessed by an Education Research Project, which you'll undertake towards the end of the course.

• School Experience B is the second school-based placement, in a different setting, during which you'll hone the skills and attributes necessary to succeed in the classroom.