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Undergraduate Primary Teaching Assignment

Second-year student teachers studying our undergraduate primary teaching degrees were recently given an assignment to create a poster for their foundation subject module EP508. Working in groups of 4, trainee teachers had the option of four subjects to choose from, to plan six consecutive lessons with cross-curricular links to answer an overarching question. Course leader,…

Using Dash Robots to teach coding

Student teachers on our undergraduate primary courses that lead to qualified teacher status (QTS) were introduced to coding using Dash Robots. The year 1 module, Exploring Learning and Teaching in Mathematics and Computing, helps to develop student teachers’ confidence and introduces the core concepts and key processes of computer science such as programmable technology. Over…

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Postgraduate information sessions

Join us on Wednesday 14 February for our Postgraduate information sessions. Our postgraduate information sessions are a great way to learn more about postgraduate study and research at Brighton and explore opportunities for you. As well as the option to attend talks about finance and admissions, you’ll also be able to meet lecturers, researchers and…

Primary education student teacher, Amy Russell in the curriculum centre

My first experience teaching in a school

First year student teacher, Amy Russell tells us about her experiences so far studying a primary education degree and her first time on placement,

University of Brighton 2023 Highlights

2023 has been another extraordinary year at the University of Brighton with world-leading research, major awards and new facilities for our students, staff and the community. Check out some of the highlights from our incredible Brighton students, staff and alumni in our 2023 review. Season’s greetings and a happy new year!

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Art and Design PGCE partnership with Glyndebourne

As part of our ongoing partnership with Glyndebourne, teacher students studying (Secondary) Art and Design PGCE recently took part in their autumn season workshops, as well as attending the school performance of Mozart’s Don Giovanni’. Trainee teachers first took part in the workshop which picked up on elements of the Glyndebourne production, bringing together directors,…

How my Education Masters benefitted me and my school

“I learnt a lot about myself as a teacher and middle manager and feel I really grew during my time completing the Masters degree.” Emma Le Prevost is Head of Dance at a secondary school and sixth form in Epsom. Emma completed her PGCE at the University of Brighton in 2017 and recently returned to…

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First UBATO workshop of the new year

The first University of Brighton Art Teachers Organisation (UBATO) CPD workshop of the new academic year took place at the end of October. We were delighted to welcome primary and secondary teachers from across the region who took part in member-led art workshops which included batik, screen printing and paint splatter. Read the full story on…

Turner Prize visit for trainee teachers

Trainee art and design teachers explored the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne as part of their course. An important part of our Secondary Art and Design PGCE is to consider learning about art and design outside of the classroom including the value of running school trips. As the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne is currently hosting the…

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Exploring different aspects of photography in Photoworks workshop.

Trainees studying our (Secondary) Art and Design PGCE had a brilliant time recently when they took part in a practical photography workshop delivered by Photoworks. The workshop introduced trainees to various elements of teaching photography within the art and design curriculum. Many schools now deliver digital as well as more traditional areas of photography, sometimes…