Professional Development
(Education)

• Wrexham Glyndŵr University works in partnership with employers, related organisations and agencies. It works closely with schools, FE colleges and local education authorities to offer comprehensive CPD opportunities for teachers. These partnerships are central in ensuring that all programmes are fit for purpose and provide the highest possibility of employment and career progression
• This course is designed in partnership with local education authorities, professional agencies and leading consultants
• This course will enhance your practice and strengthen your link between teaching and research

The course is designed to provide professional development for practising teachers and is accredited by the University of Wales. Participants are required to study and achieve 60 credits in order to gain the Graduate Certificate in Professional Development (Education). The Graduate Diploma in Professional Development (Education) is made up of a number of different modules which may be grouped together.

Graduate Certificate in Professional Development (Education)

• The Reflective Practitioner
• Learning from Teaching
• Positive Behaviour Management

Graduate Diploma in Professional Development (Education)

• Accountability, Evaluation and School Improvement
• Strategic and Developmental Planning for School Improvement
• Leading and Managing Staff
• Classroom Observation
• Mentoring in Practice
• Action Research for School Improvement
• Working together for School Effectiveness
• Pedagogy for Wales in the 21st Century
• Developing thinking and assessment for learning
• Transition
• Y Curriculum Cymreig
• Inclusion/SEN
• Education, Citizenship and Critical Thinking
• Techniquest – Numeracy and Problem Solving
• Techniquest – The Development of Thinking Skills
• Techniquest – Sustainability, Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship
• Physical Development and Physical Education – putting theory into practice
• Developing Health and Emotional Wellbeing
• Working in Partnership
• An Introduction to Teaching Basic Skills Through the Curriculum
• Basic Skills in Transition - Numeracy
• Basic Skills in Transition - Literacy
• Assessment for Learning Strategies

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Entry requirements

Teachers must hold Qualified Teacher Status.

Applying for the course

If you are applying as a home or European Union student, you should make your application electronically through the direct application form. 

A paper version is available upon request from the Admissions and Enquiries Team.

Find out more

If you have any questions or would like further information about this course, entry requirements or application process, please contact our Admissions and Enquiries Team

You will undertake practical-based assignments throughout the course. The course team is responsive to creative use of assessment strategies that facilitate and support learners’ styles of learning.

There are variable assessment methods including written work, portfolios, and presentations. In particular, the assessment will enable theory to inform practice and enable participants to reflect critically on and, wherepossible, improve the quality of leadership, management, learning and teaching within their schools.

The courses offer continuing professional development for teachers which will give them the edge in a competitive employment market.

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

The fees you pay and the support available may depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on
our fees & finance pages.

You can see the full programme specification here.