ABSTRACT
Undergraduate Teacher Training Scheme (UTTS) A scheme introduced in 2001 which allows second-and third-year undergraduates to obtain teacher training experience alongside their degree studies. They are expected to spend ten days in total in a secondary school, to observe lessons, assist class teachers, and work with small groups of pupils. In addition, they attend a Saturday induction day and four ‘twilight sessions’ where they explore key teaching issues. On successful completion of the course students receive £400 and 10 per cent credit towards qualified teacher status. The pilot scheme, which is Government funded, was, at the time of writing, being conducted by six teacher training institutions.
