Gateway Graduate School delivers Internationally recognised Pearson, Cambridge and Microsoft Teaching qualifications

With the advancement of private education, teaching is emerging as an attractive career in Sri Lanka and the world over. In addition to being a rewarding career, teaching is considered by many as a profession that provides a good work-life balance. One of the main draw backs for young aspirants in taking to teaching has so far been the lack of opportunities in career progress. Gateway Graduate School (GGS), the higher education and professional development arm of the Gateway Group that is supported by the network of Gateway Colleges has addressed this issue by offering teacher training and education qualifications through partnerships with prestigious international institutions: The Pearson Edexcel for Diplomas and Higher Diplomas for Secondary, Primary and Pre-School Teachers, Cambridge for the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) and Microsoft for the Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) certification

Summary of the Teaching qualifications offered are:

1. Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Early Childhood Education and Care: This qualification develops students as professional, selfreflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the early education and care sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. Full time work placement in early education and/or care settings can be arranged through the Gateway network of schools and centres. Entry requirements: Advanced Level (local/UK) qualification or its equivalent such as the Foundation Diploma at Gateway.

Duration: Two years of part-time studies

Career progression opportunities: Upon the successful completion of the programme, students can also progress directly into employment. The skills offered as part of the qualification can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the early education and care sector.

2. Pearson BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Teaching and Learning: This newly updated qualification is equivalent to the first year of a Degree and includes modules such as Soft Skills for Careers in Teaching, Principles and Values in Teaching and

Lear ning, Personal and Professional Development Through Reflective Teaching Practice, Further Personal and Professional Development Through Reflective Teaching Practice, Assessment Methods in Education, Creative Development in Teaching and Learning, Use of Resources in Teaching and Learning, Pedagogical Use of ICT, Supporting the Independent Learner, Introduction to the Philosophy of Education, Sociological Factors and Education, Creating the Positive Classroom Environment and Effective Behaviour Management. Entry requirements: Advanced Level (local/UK) qualification or its equivalent such as the Foundation Diploma at Gateway.

Duration: One year of part-time studies

Career progression opportunities: Upon the successful completion of the programme, participants can progress in their teaching careers or gain entry into the teaching profession.

Academic progression opportunities: Successful participants can progress on to the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Professional Diploma in Teaching and Educational Management Pearson BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Teaching and Educational Management: This newly updated qualification is equivalent to the first year of a Degree and include modules such as Educational Psychology and The Learner, Evaluation of the L e a r ner Pe r f o r m a n c e, Educational Professional P r a c t i c e, Principles in Cur riculum Design for Inclusivity, Evaluation and Assessment of Structured Learning, Action Research in Teaching and Lear ning, Educational Leadership and Management, School Counselling, Language across the Curriculum, Coaching and Mentoring for Te a ch e r s, Por t f o l i o of Professional Practice and Digital

Learning in Practice. Entry requirements: GGS’s Pearson BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Teaching and Learning or a recognised degree qualification or a recognised diploma qualification with one year’s relevant work experience

Duration: One year of part-time studies

Career progression opportunities: Upon the successful completion of the qualification, participants can progress on to senior teaching and administrative positions within the education sector.

Academic progression opportunities: Successful participants can progress on to the University of Nottingham’s MA in Education offered through GGS after completing the Level 6 qualification

In addition to the above qualifications, we also offer short programmes related to teaching:

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Professional Award in Soft Skills for Careers in Teaching (Duration - One Month)

Pearson SRF BTEC Level 4 Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning ( Duration - Three Months)

Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Duration - Three Months)

Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) certification validates that educator have the global educator technology literacy competencies needed to provide a rich, custom learning experience for students. MCE certification is ideal for educators-in-training, faculty of teacher training colleges, and in-service educators (Duration – One Month)

Registration for the above qualifications is now on. Further details can be obtained by calling Sheral/ Rasika - 0772256356, 0777060157, 11 2695103 or by writing to info@gatewaygraduateschool.com Additional information about the programmes can be obtained by visiting the website of GGS http://gatewaygraduateschool.com