A Taste of Learning Course in Primary and Secondary

The course will include two days at the University and three days out at either a primary or secondary school. The first session at the University on the Cyncoed campus on Monday will include training in many aspects including Child Protection, Professional Teaching Requirements and an introduction to the Welsh Curriculum 2022.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, you will be out at school, having various experiences including shadowing and supporting teachers within your field of interest. The last day back at the University will be an opportunity for you to discuss your recent experiences at your schools and share ideas.

We will offer a practical workshop offering guidance on applying for a place on the PGCE course here at Cardiff Metropolitan University, explaining interview expectations and offering one to one support. A great opportunity to prepare your UCAS form and take advantage of the experience of PGCE tutors who are part of the interview system.

This is a special opportunity for you to gain practical experience of teaching in a sector that is looking for future teachers. This will be a useful experience when thinking about a career in the world of education, and experience will therefore strengthen any application for a place in the Welsh-medium PGCE course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

You will be expected to be a Welsh speaker, and the Tasting course and the school experiences will be through Welsh. If you are unsure of your level of Welsh, it will be possible to discuss this with the course tutors before confirming your interest.

The aim of this course is to offer the opportunity to speakers from different backgrounds to see and experience the benefits of following a Teacher’s career path through the Welsh language. So - don’t let uncertain Welsh skills stop you - the staff at the University and the schools will be very ready to help you and raise your confidence!

Important:

DBS will need to be arranged before joining the course and attending the school. You will be responsible for arranging this, and Admissions will be able to help with the DBA system.

Fill in your information in the form below

Application Form - Taste of Learning

Send this form to:

Primary

Gina Morgan
Email: GMorgan@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Secondary

Rhian Crooks-Williams
Email: RECrooks-Williams@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Taste of Learning Tutors

If you have any queries about the Primary experience, please contact:

Gina Morgan
Email: GMorgan@cardiffmet.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the Secondary experience, please contact:

Rhian Crooks-Williams
Email: RECrooks-Williams@cardiffmet.ac.uk