PGDE (Business Education, Home Economics & RMPS)
We are delighted that you have chosen to study with Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ and we are looking forward to supporting you throughout your studies. You can also view further Induction Information & Support via our Main Induction Pages
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At Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ we are committed to supporting you through your studies and there are a number of services and procedures in place to do this. We want Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ to be a place where our students feel supported and respected and where our campus environment feels safe. To achieve this, it is important our students understand our expectations in relation to student conduct and behaviour. This induction module will provide you with the guidance that you need to fulfil these expectations but also to know where to turn if there is a problem. This course is mandatory for students to undertake so ensure to make sure to go through the course as soon as possible.
This module will cover topics that are sensitive and that you might find challenging including harassment, sexual misconduct and racism. If you find contents to cause you distress please do feel you can get in touch with our student support services to access additional support or our Students’ Union Helpzone. If you find that you are unable to finish the module due to content being triggering please notify Student Services on studentservices@qmu.ac.uk
| 09.30 Arrival |
Welcome to Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ PGDE Programme |
Meet at Reception, Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ Campus |
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| 10.00 - 10.15 | Introductions to Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ, PSE and Initial Teacher Education and Staff Team by Dr Simon Hoult | Room 0047 |
| 10.15 - 10.45 |
Introduction to the PGDE Programme Structure - Aims and Expectations |
Room 0047 |
| 10.45 - 11.00 |
Break for Coffee |
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| 11.00 - 12.30 |
Icebreaker Activity |
Room 0047 |
| 12.30 - 13.15 | Lunch at Maggie's - The Student Union (Please note, Maggie's sells lunches or you can bring a packed lunch) | |
| 13.15 - 13.30 |
PVG Talk (Placement Administration) |
Room 0047 |
| 13.30 - 14.15 |
Diversity, Difference and the Hidden Curriculum by Dr Sian Jones |
Room 0047 |
| 14.15 - 14.45 |
Home Economics, Business Education and RMPS subject groups – introductions and brief outline of the curriculum area |
Room 0047 |
| 14.45 - 15.45 |
Digital Workspaces – Overview and Login check-ins and acronyms guide for Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ Outdoor Activity Preparation Q & A |
Room 0047 |
| 10.00 - 12.00 |
RMPS, Business Education and Home Economics introductions with Subject Leaders |
Rooms 2170, 2171 & 2173 |
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| 12.00 - 12.30 |
Break |
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| 12.30 - 15.00 |
Maggie's Wood Outdoor Experience |
Maggie's Wood & The Howff |
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| 10.00 - 11.00 |
Introduction to Library
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Room 2156 |
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| 11.15 - 11.30 | Introduction to Effective Learning Service | Room 2156 |
| 11.30 - 12.00 |
Looking Ahead to First Week of Teaching
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Room 2156 |
| 12.00 - 13.00 | Lunch | |
| 13.00 - TBC | Union Rep Talks - Still TBC | Room 2156 |
Monday 24th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
XM025 All students |
Room 2174 |
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Wednesday 26th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
X4092 All students |
Room 3165 |
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Thursday 27th August
| 10.00 - 16.00 |
XM024 Home Economics |
Room 3156 |
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XM052 Business Education |
Room 3106 |
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XM053 RMPS |
Room 3162 |
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 to watch the LRC induction.
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Dates |
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Notes
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17/8 |
Induction Days
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19-21 August 2026 |
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51 |
24/08 |
Session 1 |
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52 |
31/08 |
Session 2 |
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01 |
07/09 |
Session 3 |
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02 |
14/09 |
Session 4 |
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03 |
21/09 |
Session 5 |
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04 |
28/09 |
Session 6 |
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05 |
05/10 |
Session 7 (PGDE Reading Week) |
Lit Review due |
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06 |
12/10 |
Session 8 |
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07 |
19/10 |
Session 9 |
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08 |
26/10 |
Placement 1 (wk 1) |
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09 |
02/11 |
Placement 1 (wk 2) |
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10 |
09/11 |
Placement 1 (wk 3) |
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11 |
16/11 |
Placement 1 (wk 4) |
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12 |
23/11 |
Placement 1 (wk 5) |
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13 |
30/12 |
Placement 1 (wk 6) |
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14 |
07/12 |
Placement 1 (wk 7) |
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15 |
14/12 |
Placement 1 (wk 8) |
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16 |
21/12 |
XMAS HOLS |
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17 |
28/12 |
XMAS HOLS |
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18 |
04/01 |
Session 10 |
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19 |
11/01 |
Session 11 |
Social Justice Essay due |
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20 |
18/01 |
Session 12 |
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21 |
25/01 |
Session 13 |
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22 |
01/02 |
Session 14 |
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23 |
08/02 |
Session 15 |
Sustainability recorded presentation due |
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24 |
15/02 |
Session 16 |
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25 |
22/02 |
Placement 2a wk 9 |
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26 |
01/03 |
Placement 2a (wk 10) |
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27 |
08/03 |
Placement 2a (wk 11) |
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28 |
15/03 |
Placement 2a (wk 12) |
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29 |
22/03 |
Placement 2a (wk 13) Good Friday 26/3 |
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30 |
29/03 |
Placement 2a (wk14) Easter Monday 29/3 |
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31 |
05/04 |
Easter break |
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32 |
12/04 |
Easter break |
Students adjust holidays to meet with LA dates (Fife & Borders)
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33 |
19/04 |
Session 17 |
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34 |
26/04 |
Session 18 |
Prof Enquiry Live presentations all week
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35 |
03/05 |
Placement 2b (wk 15) |
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36 |
10/05 |
Placement 2b (Wk 16) |
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37 |
17/05 |
Placement 2b (Wk 17) |
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38 |
24/05 |
Placement 2b (Wk 18) |
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39 |
31/05 |
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Farewell booked for Thursday 3 June |
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40 |
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Exam board this week |
