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Online education to combat shortage of maths and science teachers
Canterbury Christ Church University and Hibernia College will be the first education institutions in the UK to deliver a fully online teacher training programme.
They have been commissioned by the Training and Development Agency (TDA) to develop iTeach to combat a shortage of specialist maths and science teachers.
It will enable potential maths, physics and chemistry teachers to study flexibly while still working at educational institutions as they prepare for a career change.
The programme is a response to a government initiative to create future generations of scientists and engineers to ensure the UK remains competitive in the global economy.
The 18 month programme will train student teachers in each of the secondary school curriculum areas and include 14 weeks of school placement. Teachers can enter with varying levels knowledge to accommodate new or existing teachers.
Canterbury Christ Church University pro-vice chancellor and dean of education
Professor Sonia Blandford said iTeach would attract more people to the maths and science profession because of its flexibility.
Hibernia College executive chairman Dr Sean Rowland said the combination of its blended initial teacher education and Canterbury Christ Church University’s Ofsted Category A provision would provide an exciting and innovative solution to England’s shortage of maths and science teachers.
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