Teaching and learning excellence is a keynote feature of Teacher Education at the University of Birmingham.
Carefully integrated university and school-based learning experiences ensure that students are well prepared for life as an Early Career Teacher. Both the Primary and Secondary ITE programmes were rated as ‘Outstanding’ in the most recent ITT OFSTED inspection.
The Department of Teacher Education includes staff who are experts in preparing Early Career Teachers with QTS. Primary programmes include both general (5-11) and early years options.
Secondary specialisms with QTS are available in 11 subjects. Working in close partnership with local schools there are also School Direct programmes in both primary and secondary phases.
Departmental staff make a significant contributions to the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education programmes, Research Training and Professional Development programmes. The Department of Teacher Education hosts many postgraduate students including those undertaking the MA in Teaching Studies and PhD research students, who are often practising teachers.
A range of research interests are explored in the Department of Teacher Education including aspects of literacy, teacher recruitment and retention, teacher education pedagogy and practice; professional development; professional mentoring; and international teacher education.
Contact Details
Dr Nicola Smith
Telephone +44 (0)121 414 4806
Email n.smith.9@bham.ac.uk
For general enquiries, please contact the Department Administrator.