Language Awareness in the Context of Education in Wales - PGCE
Key Details
- Available at:Community Location
- Study Mode:Part-time
- Course Length:
Two-hour course (course length can be tailored to suit the needs of individual colleges)
Language Awareness in the Context of Education in Wales - PGCE
Please contact us for further information about applying for this course.
Course Description
The training is an opportunity to improve individuals’ understanding of the wider aspects linked with language and culture.
It provides an opportunity to collect information about language awareness and to investigate personal reactions to language matters. Individuals can raise their language awareness and understanding of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, with special attention given to discrimination on the basis of language.
It is also possible to provide an update on the Welsh language context in relation to policies and current educational quality arrangements on a local and national level.
Entry Criteria
This training is suitable for PGCE courses in post-compulsory education. The training is suitable for Welsh and non-Welsh speakers.
Delivery
Learners who undertake this course will:
- Gather information on language awareness and explore how they themselves respond to language issues.
- Improve their language awareness and understanding of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, with special attention given to discrimination on the basis of language.
- Be provided with an update on the position of the Welsh Language on a local and national level with regard to policies and standards (e.g. Estyn, college strategic plans and Cymraeg 2050: A Million Welsh Speakers).
Assessment
Not applicable.
Progression
Other details
Level:
N/A
Programme Area:
- Specialist / Other
Bilingual:
This course will be delivered bilingually.
