PGDE (Business Education, Home Economics & RMPS)
We are delighted that you have chosen to study with QMU and we are looking forward to supporting you throughout your studies. You can also view further Induction Information & Support via our Main Induction Pages
Please click on the dates below to view your Induction Schedule
| 09.30 Arrival |
Welcome to QMU PGDE Programme |
Meet at Reception, QMU Campus |
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| 10.00 - 10.15 | Introductions to QMU, PSE and Initial Teacher Education and Staff Team by Dr Simon Hoult | Room 2090 |
| 10.45 - 11.00 |
Introduction to the PGDE Programme Structure - Aims and Expectations Dr Linda Craig, PGDE Programme Leader |
Room 2090 |
| 10.45 - 11.00 |
Break for Coffee |
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| 11.00 - 12.30 |
Icebreaker Activity – Whole Group |
Room 2090 |
| 12.30 - 13.15 | Lunch at Maggie's | |
| 13.15 - 13.30 |
PVG Talk |
Room 2090 |
| 13.30 - 14.00 |
Introduction to Home Economics, Business Education and RMPS subject groups – break out space in small Groups |
Room 2090 |
| 14.00 - 14.30 |
Digital Work Spaces – Overview and Login Check-Ins |
Room 2090 |
| 14.30 - 15.00 |
Outdoor Activity Preparation Reminder |
Room 2090 |
| 15.00 - 15.30 | Q&A | Room 2090 |
| 10.00 - 12.00 |
RMPS, Business Education and Home Economics introductions with Subject Leaders |
Room 2090 |
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| 12.00 - 12.30 |
Break |
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| 12.30 - 15.30 |
Maggie's Wood Outdoor Experience |
Maggie's Wood & The Howff |
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| 10.00 - 10.30 |
Welcome Back! Introductory Lecture - Being a Teacher in Scotland: Professional Identity through Policy and Practice Dr Linda Craig |
Room 2090 |
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| 10.30 - 11.00 | Introduction to Effective Learning Service | Room 2090 |
| 11.00 - 11.15 | Teachers' Union Talk 1 (SSTA) | Room 2090 |
| 11.15 - 11.30 |
Teachers' Union Talk 2 (EIS) |
Room 2090 |
| 11.30 - 12.15 |
Diversity, Difference and the Hidden Curriculum Dr Sian Jones |
Room 2090 |
| 12.15 - 13.00 | Lunch | |
| 13.00 - 13.15 |
Teachers' Union Talk 3 (NASUWAT) |
Room 2090 |
| 13.15 - 14.00 |
Looking Ahead to First Week of Teaching - Introduction to Pebblepad |
Room 2090 |
| 14.00 - 14.15 |
Q&As |
Room 2090 |
| 14.30 - 15.30 |
Introduction to Library Illeana Thomson |
Room 2090 |
Monday 25th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
XM025 Education, Theory and Practice (1) |
Room 2174 |
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Tuesday 26th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
Self-Study and Check-in - if required |
Online via Teams |
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Wednesday 27th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 | X4092 Critically Reflective Practice for Placements |
Room 2174 |
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Thursday 28th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
XM052 Business Education in the Twenty-First Century |
Room 2174 |
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| 10.00 - 16.00 |
XM053 RMPS in the Twenty-First Century |
Room 2175 |
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| 10.00 - 16.00 |
XM024 Home Economics in the Twenty-First Century |
Rooms 3156 (and 3157 Kitchen) |
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Please note, these are not on-campus sessions and can be done in your own time. We recommend completing the IT Tour below and then heading HERE to watch the LRC induction.
