Liverpool Hope provides students with the best of both worlds; welcoming campuses within easy reach of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. With a history dating back to 1844, the University is committed to a culture of research informed teaching within an environment that nurtures, supports and empowers students as individuals. The University has state-of-the-art facilities at both its teaching campuses, one of which is entirely dedicated to creative and performing arts. With single honours and one of the widest ranges of combined degrees, students can select their area of study according to their passions and career aspirations.
Primary Education at Liverpool Hope University
The Primary Education BA (Hons) course at Liverpool Hope University is a three year teacher training course culminating in a QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) qualification. Across your studies, you will deepen your knowledge, hone your skills and develop the understanding required to become an outstanding Primary School Teacher.
In your first year, you will be introduced to the idea of “The Hope Teacher”, looking at personal development and gain an understanding of what makes a great teacher. You will begin to cover subjects as outlined in the National Curriculum, and cover predominant theories of learning. You will also undertake a six week placement in a school at one of Liverpool Hope University’s partnering schools, getting the essential first-hand experience to develop your teaching skills.
In your second year, you will look at important factors of learning processes, such as SEND. You will continue to broaden your subject knowledge, and develop your lesson-planning skills and subject specific strategies for organisation and management. You will also begin to consider your specialist subject area including English, Maths, Science, Music, SEND, Early Years and more. You will undertake another six-week placement which will continue to hone your skills and cover more intermediate topics.
Finally, in your third year, you will bring together all of the knowledge you’ve learned and explore in greater detail the critical role that educators play in the lives of children. You will cover the importance of fostering creativity and positive relationships in the classroom, continue to develop your area of specialism before finally embarking on a ten-week placement to prepare you for the world of work.
Lucy Dunne
Lucy Dunne is a Professional Tutor in Primary Education at Liverpool Hope University. After completing an undergraduate degree in Law and working in a law firm for a year, she completed a Fast Track PGCE in Primary Education and became a primary classroom teacher. Her specific interest lies in Mathematics and before joining Liverpool Hope University, she worked for thirteen years in a range of primary schools, leading Mathematics and other curriculum areas. She completed the Maths Specialist Teacher programme (MaST) with Liverpool Hope and Manchester Metropolitan University where she explored the use of questioning in Mathematics for effective learning and assessment purposes.
