University Centre Colchester | Education and Teaching

Our comprehensive education programmes offer pathways for both aspiring educators and seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers. With a focus on excellence in education management and teaching practice, our MA in Education Studies and PGCE in the Further Education and Skills Sector provide a holistic approach to professional development. From specialised modules to hands-on experience, we equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in leadership roles and make a lasting impact in diverse educational settings.

Our programmes offer pathways to your success:

  • MA Education Studies: Advance your career with specialised education management skills for leadership
  • PGCE/CertEd (Further Education and Skills Sector): Start your teaching journey with theoretical knowledge and practical experience for QTLS eligibility
  • Teaching Apprenticeships: An alternative training route for those in a Further Education teaching role, with a focus of on-the-job learning

Reasons to study with us:

  • Guidance to specialise in your studies, focusing on your specific interests and career goals
  • Our programmes open doors to leadership roles, doctoral study and a wide range of teaching opportunities
  • Benefit from extensive teaching practice and placements, giving you the tools to succeed in your chosen field

The PGCE gave me a good advantage as I was able to get practical experience to complement the theory I was learning.

RACHEL SHEDD PGCE (Further Education and Skills Sector)

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Michele Fuller is the Head of Teacher Development and HE Education for University Centre Colchester. She leads on the development and delivery of classroom-based and work-based Undergraduate and Postgraduate Higher Education programmes as well as the College’s wider Continuing Professional Development programme

Her personal interest in education focuses on motivation, and digital technologies, especially the increasing impact of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment. Outside academia, she has a keen interest in art history, particularly animal representation in European and African art.

Michele is currently authoring two book chapters that analyse the influence of digital technologies and GenAI on pedagogical praxis in Further and Higher Education, with a specific focus on teaching, learning, and assessment paradigms.

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Eliza is the Lecturer in Learning Technologies. As a lecturer specialising in academic and research skills, she focus on enhancing educational practice through digital technologies and online learning

Eliza teaches modules such as Academic and Research Skills and Learning Technologies in Education. She also heads up the UCC Academic Skills Centre.

Eliza is committed to creating innovative, practical, and technology-driven learning strategies that enhance academic success, boost confidence, and optimise time efficiency.

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Michele Fuller

Michele Fuller is the Head of Teacher Development and HE Education for University Centre Colchester. She leads on the development and delivery of classroom-based and work-based Undergraduate and Postgraduate Higher Education programmes as well as the College’s wider Continuing Professional Development programme

Her personal interest in education focuses on motivation, and digital technologies, especially the increasing impact of generative AI in teaching, learning and assessment. Outside academia, she has a keen interest in art history, particularly animal representation in European and African art.

Michele is currently authoring two book chapters that analyse the influence of digital technologies and GenAI on pedagogical praxis in Further and Higher Education, with a specific focus on teaching, learning, and assessment paradigms.

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Eliza Bebb

Eliza is the Lecturer in Learning Technologies. As a lecturer specialising in academic and research skills, she focus on enhancing educational practice through digital technologies and online learning

Eliza teaches modules such as Academic and Research Skills and Learning Technologies in Education. She also heads up the UCC Academic Skills Centre.

Eliza is committed to creating innovative, practical, and technology-driven learning strategies that enhance academic success, boost confidence, and optimise time efficiency.

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