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CHAPTER EIGHT

The Summer Term

Transcripts of three discussions which took place in the early weeks
of the summer term form the basis of this chapter. The work of one
group - A - is examined and in these discussions they are working
with the Research Tutor in the Institute. On one day a week they
continued their work in school, participating in a seminar organised

Responsive structures

The integrative function of the school group over the various compo-
nents of the PGCE is examined and the crucial role of the students'

course work is empkl⅛sised. The structure of the school group allowing

for continuity over time is seen as fundamental and it is suggested

a possibility of contradiction with other courses which

do not have this orientation. The school group is seen as both

Essentially it requires students to be active in

and in control of their own learning.

PGCE in process of teacher education

observation and reflection and the students’

course work plays a vital part in this process.

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