So far, having been in contact with SIGs on Linkedin, I am noticing that we seem to have a common assumption that performing arts in schools are not treated with the same recognition as many other subjects. Having actively searched for GTP providers in and around London for Drama, I have been shocked to discover the subject is being cut! PGCEs are still available, which is great but unfortuantely, this is not a possibility for me.
I would now like to find some evidence to back up what we have noticed and experienced. I'll be blogging what I find!
Interesting - yes changing government policy is often the subject of educational research, in this case the training of teachers for the arts.
ReplyDeleteI just had a conversation with Lauren at the TDA about the funding of both PGCE and GTPs - I will put this up on the TT tab on the Libguide and add to it there - Go to http://libguides.mdx.ac.uk/content.php?pid=121076&sid=1966477