Applying to STEP
Academic qualifications
Prospective candidates are expected to meet the normal entry requirements for the Master of Teaching (MTeach) programme at The Institute of Education. These include a second-class honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the programme as well as teaching experience in either secular schools or within religious education or community settings.
Personal Statement
All applicants are given an opportunity to express their views concisely in writing by submitting a Personal Statement of no more than 750 words. The purpose of the Personal Statement is to ascertain your commitment to a career as a secondary-level religious education teacher and to assess the quality of your writing in order to determine your suitability to undertake graduate-level studies.
All applicants are given an opportunity to express their views concisely in writing by submitting a Personal Statement of no more than 750 words. The purpose of the Personal Statement is to ascertain your commitment to a career as a secondary-level religious education teacher and to assess the quality of your writing in order to determine your suitability to undertake graduate-level studies.
Reference Letters
In addition, all applicants will be required to submit three confidential reference letters. Applicants are advised to provide at least two academic references. Applicants with work experience are advised to provide one professional reference.
In addition, all applicants will be required to submit three confidential reference letters. Applicants are advised to provide at least two academic references. Applicants with work experience are advised to provide one professional reference.
Qualifying Essay (if applicable)
Those applicants whose academic qualifications are not deemed to be equal to a UK honours degree will be required to submit a qualifying essay of 2000 - 2500 words. The Qualifying Essay (QE) is assigned after a candidate's academic qualifications have been assessed by the IOE. Further details on the Qualifying Essay will be conveyed to the relevant candidates.
Those applicants whose academic qualifications are not deemed to be equal to a UK honours degree will be required to submit a qualifying essay of 2000 - 2500 words. The Qualifying Essay (QE) is assigned after a candidate's academic qualifications have been assessed by the IOE. Further details on the Qualifying Essay will be conveyed to the relevant candidates.
English language proficiency (if applicable)
Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in India, Pakistan or Tajikistan must submit a certificate of proficiency in English (IELTS or TOEFL score). The IOE requires an overall score of at least 7.0 in IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5forreading and 6.0 for writing; or overall scores of 650 in the TOEFL paper-based test, 114-115 in the internet-based test, or 280 in the computerised test. Full details of these tests are available on the respective websites: http://www.ielts.org/ and www.toefl.org.
Applicants who have studied at an advanced level in an English-speaking country for a period of one year or more may be exempt from providing evidence of English language proficiency. If you believe this exemption may apply to you, please contact step@iis.ac.uk for further advice
Applicants who successfully fulfill all other entry requirements, but whose English language proficiency is below the required level, may be accepted on the condition that they complete a pre-sessional course in English for Academic Purposes, delivered by the IOE. This will take place in the summer, prior to the start of classes in September.
REC Practicum Experience (Shortlisted candidates)
Shortlisted applicants willbe required to undertake an REC Practicum experience at a local religious education centre for a period of 5-8 weeks, which will start before the interviews commence. This REC practicum will be observed by designated ITREB/ITREC staff, who will produce a report based on your performance, which will be submitted to the STEP Selection Committee for further assessment. Further information on the REC Practicum experience can be obtained from your national ITREB-STEP Team.
Shortlisted applicants willbe required to undertake an REC Practicum experience at a local religious education centre for a period of 5-8 weeks, which will start before the interviews commence. This REC practicum will be observed by designated ITREB/ITREC staff, who will produce a report based on your performance, which will be submitted to the STEP Selection Committee for further assessment. Further information on the REC Practicum experience can be obtained from your national ITREB-STEP Team.
Interview and Reflective Writing Piece
Following successful completion of the REC Practicum experience, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. The interview process consists of a group interview, an individual interview and the submission of a reflective writing piece of 750-1000 words. Further details on interview requirements will be communicated to all the shortlisted candidates.
Following successful completion of the REC Practicum experience, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. The interview process consists of a group interview, an individual interview and the submission of a reflective writing piece of 750-1000 words. Further details on interview requirements will be communicated to all the shortlisted candidates.
Last updated: 8/24/2010 15:13
Gateways