Welcome events for Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) students
Your first steps at University of Dundee: What to expect, and when
Matriculation (registration) - online
Matriculation is where you officially register as a student with the University of Dundee, to allow you to attend classes and access facilities such as the Library and My Dundee. You'll be asked to matriculate at the start of every academic year while you are a student.
- Before you start your course, Registry will send an email to your application email address with a link to eVision.
- Please follow the directions from Registry to support the matriculation process.
Read our guide on matriculation for new and continuing students
Your first week
- Week commencing Monday 19 August
Registration
Please arrive in time for registration on Monday 19 August, 08:45 - 09:30 in the Dalhousie Building. Registry tables will be set up in Rooms 1F01, 1F06 and 1F18. A member of staff will meet you in the foyer and direct you to the correct room. There you will receive your student ID and your group list, which you will use to follow the timetable during Welcome.
Week 1 focus
The focus of our first week of the PGDE programme is to support you in your transition to study. In Week 1 there will be an emphasis on building relationships, developing confidence navigating the on-campus and virtual learning spaces, and becoming familiar with what it means to be a teacher in Scotland. We look forward to getting to know each of you in this first week and supporting your transition to the PGDE learning journey.
Blended learning
Our programme uses a blended learning approach.
- Monday - Thursday: On-campus workshops, lectures, and tutorials.
- Friday: Primarily online via Collaborate Ultra (occasional on-campus sessions may occur).
Welcome activities will begin on Monday 19 August, and follow this schedule.
Week 1 timetable
You will be put into one of the following groups:
- Primary Group 1
- Primary Group 2
- Primary Group 3
- and Secondary
Each group will have a slightly different timetable, so it is important that you check the timetable of the group that you are in. All students will start off together in Lecture Theatre 4 in Dalhousie at 09:30 on Monday 19 August.
Primary Group 1 timetable
Monday 19 August | ||
09:30-11:00 | Intro and Welcome | LT4 |
11:00-12:30 | IT Induction 1 | Tower IT Suite E |
12:30-13:30 | Lunch break | |
13:30-14:30 | Student Support | LT1 |
14:30-15:30 | QR Hunt |
Tuesday 20 August | ||
09:00-10:00 | Values & Professionalism | Rooms tbc |
10:00-11:00 | Intro to CfE | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Social Media | LT4 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:00 | Tutorial 1 | Rooms tbc |
14:00-15:00 | IT Induction 2 (HB) | 2S15 |
Wednesday 21 August | ||
09:00-10:00 | Becoming a teacher | Rooms tbc |
10:00-11:00 | Intro to Library | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Intro to Pedagogy | LT4 |
12:00-13:00 | Break/Lunch break | |
13:00-14:00 | Intro to SPR | LT4 |
14:00-15:30 | HWB1 | LT4 |
Thursday 22 August - No classes |
Friday 23 August - Online | ||
09:00-11:00 | Ind Activity 3 | Online |
11:30-12:30 | Numeracy across learning | Online |
13:30-14:30 | Literacy across learning | Online |
14:30-15:00 | Intro to Catholic Teaching | Online |
15:00-15:30 | Drop-in Q&A | Online |
Primary Group 2 timetable
Monday 19 August | ||
09:30-11:00 | Intro and Welcome | LT4 |
11:00-12:30 | IT Induction 1 | 2S15 |
12:30-13:30 | Lunch break | |
13:30-14:30 | Student Support | LT1 |
Tuesday 20 August | ||
09:00-10:00 | Values & Professionalism | Rooms tbc |
10:00-11:00 | Intro to CfE | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Social Media | LT4 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:00 | Tutorial 1 | Rooms tbc |
14:00-15:00 | QR Hunt | Venue tbc |
Wednesday 21 August | ||
09:00-10:00 | Becoming a teacher | Rooms tbc |
10:00-11:00 | Intro to Library | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Intro to Pedagogy | LT4 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:00 | Intro to SPR | LT4 |
14:00-15:30 | HWB1 | LT4 |
15:30-16:30 | IT Induction 2 (HB) | 2S15 |
Thursday 22 August - No classes |
Friday 23 August - Online | ||
09:00-11:00 | AI in education and your study | Online |
11:30-12:30 | Numeracy across learning | Online |
13:30-14:30 | Literacy across learning | Online |
14:30-15:00 | Intro to Catholic Teaching | Online |
15:00-15:30 | Drop-in Q&A | Online |
Primary Group 3 timetable
Monday 19 August | ||
09:30-11:00 | Intro and Welcome | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Student Support | LT1 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:30 | IT Induction 1 | 2S15 |
Tuesday 20 August | ||
09:00-10:00 | Values & Professionalism | Rooms tbc |
10:00-11:00 | Intro to CfE | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Social Media | LT4 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:00 | IT Induction 2 (HB) | 2S15 |
14:00-15:00 | Tutorial 1 | Rooms tbc |
Wednesday 21 August | ||
09:00-10:00 | Becoming a teacher | Rooms tbc |
10:00-11:00 | Intro to Library | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Intro to Pedagogy | LT4 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:00 | Intro to SPR | LT4 |
14:00-15:30 | HWB1 | LT4 |
15:30-16:30 | QR Hunt | Venue tbc |
Thursday 22 August - No classes |
Friday 23 August - Online | ||
09:00-11:00 | AI in education and your study | Online |
11:30-12:30 | Numeracy across learning | Online |
13:30-14:30 | Literacy across learning | Online |
14:30-15:00 | Intro to Catholic Teaching | Online |
15:00-15:30 | Drop-in Q&A | Online |
Secondary timetable
Monday 19 August | ||
09:30-11:00 | Intro and Welcome | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Student Support | LT1 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:30 | IT Induction 1 | 1G01 |
Tuesday 20 August | ||
09:00-10:00 | Values & Professionalism | Rooms tbc |
10:00-11:00 | Intro to CfE | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Social Media | LT4 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:00 | QR Hunt | Venue tbc |
14:00-15:00 | Tutorial 1 | Rooms tbc |
15:00-16:00 | IT Induction 2 (HB) | 2S15 |
Wednesday 21 August | ||
09:00-10:00 | Becoming a teacher | Rooms tbc |
10:00-11:00 | Intro to Library | LT4 |
11:00-12:00 | Intro to Pedagogy | LT4 |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch break | |
13:00-14:00 | Intro to SPR | LT4 |
14:00-15:30 | HWB1 | LT4 |
15:30-16:30 | Tutorial 1 (Sec Chem only) | Rooms tbc |
Thursday 22 August - No classes |
Friday 23 August - Online | ||
09:00-11:00 | AI in education and your study | Online |
11:30-12:30 | Literacy across learning | Online |
13:30-14:30 | Numeracy across learning | Online |
14:30-15:00 | Intro to Catholic Teaching | Online |
15:00-15:30 | Drop-in Q&A | Online |
Lunch on Monday 19 August
You are advised to bring along a packed lunch for Monday 19 August. There will be limited time to go out to buy lunch, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the campus.
Attending classes
For all inputs, students are advised to bring an electronic device to support attendance taking procedures and to access online tools that will be used to support teaching and learning. The university uses a digital attendance-taking system, SEAts, to capture student attendance.
These induction events are specific to your course. Find Welcome events for the whole University community
Meet the PGDE team
The PGDE programme has a 5-module structure: 3 of which are university-based modules, and two are practice based in schools. The university-based modules are ED41072 Introduction to Learning and Teaching and ED42075 Developing Practice are university-based modules, both of which are assessed through patchwork written assignments.
The placement modules are ED41073, ED42076 and ED42077 and are each of six weeks duration. These modules are designed to encourage a steady progression of skills and knowledge with increased expectations per placement, culminating in the students successfully meeting the requirements of the GTCS Standards for Provisional Registration having successfully completed the final placement (ED42077).
Meet the leadership team
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We have many staff providing administrative support. If your query is about an administrative matter, please email shsl-pgdeps-prog-admin@dundee.ac.uk
Key dates
The following table offers an overview of key programme dates including periods of study for each university module, the placement modules, assignment due dates, and holidays.
Date | Event | Notes |
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Monday 19 August – Friday 4 October |
ED41072 Inputs
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Blended learning Monday - Thursday: On campus learning Friday: Online learning (Occasional on-campus inputs on Friday) |
Monday 7 - Friday 11 October |
Reading week
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No inputs |
Monday 14 – Friday 18 October |
Study Week
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ED41072 Assignment due by 15:00 on Wednesday 16 October |
Monday 21 Oct – Friday 24 October | ED41072 Inputs |
Blended learning Primary: Monday - Friday – On campus learning Secondary: Monday - Thursday – On campus learning; Friday – Online learning
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Monday 28 October – Friday 6 December |
Professional Practice 1
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Recall day: Friday 8 November online |
Monday 9 – Friday 13 December |
ED42075 Inputs
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ED41072 assignment extensions/resubmissions due (where applicable) by 15:00 on Thursday 12 December |
Monday 16 December 2024 - Friday 3 January 2025 | Holiday | |
Monday 6 - Friday 24 January |
ED42075 Inputs
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Monday 27 January – Friday 7 March |
Professional Practice 2
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Recall Day: Friday 7 February online |
Monday 10 – Friday 28 March | ED42075 Inputs and Electives | |
Monday 31 March – Friday 4 April | Study Week |
ED42075 Assignment submission due by 15:00 on Thursday 3 April
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Monday 7 –Friday 11 April | Holiday |
ED42075 Assignment Extensions due by 15:00 on Thursday 10 April
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Monday 14 April – Friday 23 May | Professional Practice 3 | Recall Day: Friday 25 April online |
Tuesday 27 May |
Final Day (on-campus)
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Monday 2 June | Extensions/Resubmissions of ED42075 Assignment (where applicable) by 15:00 | Please be advised that this is the final date that students may have to ensure their work is marked in time for them to potentially register for the GTCS Induction pathway which commences August 2025. |
Reading
You may wish to explore the following links in advance of the programme start date. They will take you to information about key study skills and content that is relevant to becoming a teacher in Scotland:
We look forward to meeting each of you on Monday 19 August.
Best wishes,
The PGDE TEAM