Chartered
Teacher Programme
Working
with you to provide the best possible framework for excellence in teaching
The Moray House School of Education is committed to providing an award leading
to Chartered Teacher status. The School of Education, along with a wide range
of dynamic new partnerships, offers a professionally rewarding Chartered Teacher
Programme. Teachers who undertake the award will achieve professional development
of the highest standard and will also benefit from the financial remuneration
attached to the successful completion of this professional qualification in
teaching.
"Teachers who undertake the award will achieve
professional development of the highest standard..."
Our Master
of Teaching (MTeach) degree has full accreditation from the GTC
Scotland as a programme leading to the award of Chartered Teacher. Our degree
guides you through a programme of professional development, which includes
academic study, work-based learning and professional action, and is delivered
through partnership agreements.
Our aims are:
To enhance the professional understanding, knowledge, skill and action of
experienced teachers in schools with a view to supporting the development
of their practical classroom skills;
To enable teachers to meet the demands of a rapidly changing educational
and professional environment;
To enhance teachers' understanding of teaching and learning;
To enhance critical analysis and evaluation of practice;
To build on teachers' existing professional development.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the programme is limited to experienced and professionally qualified
teachers who are fully registered with the General Teaching Council for
Scotland, have reached the top point on the main grade scale for teachers
and have undertaken Continuing Professional Development. All applicants
must have a GTC certificate of eligibility. This can be obtained on line
at www.gtcs.org.uk at CPD, CT-application form. Applicants must be confident
that their working environment will offer opportunities for them to bring
forward evidence to meet the Standard for Chartered Teacher.
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On Offer for
2008/09 |
Module One: Self Evaluation
Applications are now being taken for the next intake of Module One starting
in 2008. Our module one instances offer a range of provision to fit with
the professional demands of teaching. Our format is face-to-face sessions
over a number of Saturdays or evenings. To apply please contact our Postgraduate
Office on 0131 650 4086 or email charteredteacher@ed.ac.uk with your
full postal address.
 Module
1 Dates
Core Modules 2, 3 & 4 and Option Modules
We will be running a full range of core and option modules. For full module
details please go to ‘CT/Master
of Teaching programme details’.
To apply please contact our Postgraduate Office on 0131 650 4086 or email
charteredteacher@ed.ac.uk with your full postal address (specifying which
module you are interested in). Current MTeach students should apply for
these modules using the procedures outlined in your participant handbook.
Core
Modules 2, 3, & 4
Dates
Option
Module Dates
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Credit for modules leading to the Master of Teaching can be obtained on
the basis of claims made for learning from previous study and/or experience.
Moray House School of Education offers a full package of support for
participants who wish to make an APL claim. For full details of costs
and how to apply please see our APL guidance notes. You must be registered
as a student on the Master of Teaching programme before you begin your
APL claim.
APL
Guidance Notes
APL
Timetable
A number of modules from our Modular Masters Scheme have been identified
as the basis of possible APL claims as they have correspondance with the
Chartered Teacher Standard. For further details please see our ‘articulation
of MMS provision’ document.
Articulation
of MMS provision with the Chartered Teacher Programme
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Chartered Teacher Team
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Gillian Robinson is the Academic
Co-ordinator of the Chartered Teacher Programme. For academic advice/queries
please contact Gillian on 0131 651 6426 or by email gillian.robinson@ed.ac.uk
Our Chartered Teacher Secretary is available on 0131 651 6161, is based
in Room G3 in Old Moray House and is happy to help you with any queries
or relay your message to the appropriate member of staff.
Tutor Team for our Taught Modules and APL:
Our CT modules and APL seminars are normally taught in partnership with
tutors from the University and local authorities. This partnership is
to ensure that you receive the best in academic excellence and current
professional practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions |
How quickly can I complete the course?
It is envisaged that participants will take two modules a year and complete the
MTeach in 6 years. Participants seeking APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning)
will likely complete the MTeach in a shorter time.
How many modules can I receive Accreditation for Prior Learning for?
We can give APL for up to 6 modules, following successful completion of module
one (either with us or with another accredited CT provider). Please note that
to receive the Master of Teaching award you must complete a minimum of 6 modules
at Moray House School of Education.
How do I make my claim for Accreditation of Prior Learning?
Please see the 'APL Guidance Notes' in the box above.
What’s the difference between APFL and APEL?
APFL is accreditation for prior formal learning (certificated courses such as
MMS). APEL is accreditation for prior experiential learning (practice-based experience).
Can I undertake the MTeach programme while enrolled on other masters courses?
No, studying on another course must be suspended while completing MTeach modules
and vice versa.
I aim to complete module one at Dundee University and would then like to come
to Edinburgh to gain the Master of Teaching through APL of 6 modules and then
completing one option module and the final project.
You may complete module one at any of the accredited providers and then
go to another to complete your CT masters, however you must complete a
minimum of 6 CT modules at Edinburgh to gain the MTeach, therefore you
may only claim APL for up to 5 modules. In addition it will be necessary
to review your action plan (part two of the assessment) in light of the
content of the MTeach as it may vary from that of the provider of module
one.
I have completed a postgraduate certificate / postgraduate diploma / masters
already do I get automatic credit on the CT/ MTeach?
There is no automatic credit/transfer. CT Modules are quite different from
modular master in that you must prove that you meet the leaning outcomes of
the module, submit work at master’s level and prove that you meet the
Standard for Chartered Teacher. Submissions must be 50% work-based. Some MMS
modules are very much work-based and so participants will have planned, implemented
and evaluated projects etc and have gathered evidence. If this is the case
then mapping to the Standard will be significantly more straightforward. However,
it should be noted that CT modules run for 5 months where MMS modules run for
only 3. The extended length of time allows CT participants fully plan, implement
and reflect.
How much will it cost me?
 Module
and APL current fee information can be found here
University of Edinburgh Graduate Discount Scheme may apply
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Partners in the provision of Chartered
Teacher |
A number of partners have been involved
in the development of the Master of Teacher programme, including:
The University of Edinburgh (Lead Partner)
The City of Edinburgh Council
Fife Council
The Highland Council
Scottish Borders Council
East Lothian Council
The University of Strathclyde
West Lothian Council
Scottish Council of Independent Schools
Midlothian Council
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