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BEng Secondary Geography
Postgraduate
In Sheffield ()
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
Course description
This course helps you to become a geography teacher passionately committed to the subject and able to teach confidently, meaningfully and creatively to 11-18 year olds in secondary school and college settings.
Teaching is shared between the University and partner schools across the region. University subject training is not lecture-based learning theory, but instead allows you to creatively explore practice in supportive small group settings. University trained school-based mentors support you in school placements to complement your academic study. Your learning is practical and you have opportunities to critically reflect on your developing classroom practice with fellow trainee teachers.
On the course you
• learn how to plan, teach and assess geography across key stages three and four in an engaging way
• learn how to plan individual lessons and sequences of lessons
• understand and critically evaluate different approaches to teaching and learning, approaches to behaviour management, assessment, differentiation and challenge to meet the needs of different students
• assess student learning and progress in individual lessons and over time
• gain up to date knowledge of the key stage three National Curriculum, GCSE and A Level examination systems and requirements
• further develop an understanding of how geographic information systems (GIS) can be incorporated into lessons
• develop an understanding of the wider role of teachers in school
• gain knowledge and understanding about different types of schools within the wider education system
• have the opportunity to participate in a weekend residential field trip to Cranedale in North Yorkshire to develop your knowledge and understanding of leading purposeful fieldwork. Many trainee teachers also have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork organised through school placements whilst in school.
We help you develop the skills and knowledge to become a successful...
About this course
Gain a PGCE and qualified teacher status (QTS) as a geography teacher with experience across key stages three to four, and support for preparing to teach in key stage five. Through university-based sessions, independent study and placements, you develop the skills and knowledge to teach pupils with a range of abilities in secondary school and college settings. As geography is an English Baccalaureate (EBACC) subject and a priority subject nationally, employment prospects for qualified geography teachers are very good.
Entry requirements
2017 entry requirements
All applicants need GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above or equivalent*. We will consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining the relevant GCSEs.
You must also
• hold an honours degree (normally 2.2 or above) or equivalent which includes substantial elements of geography
• successfully complete QTS skills tests in numeracy and literacy as designated by the National College for Teaching and Leadership
• complete a declaration of criminal convictions and health check forms
You are encouraged to gain...
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Subjects
- Secondary
- Teaching
- University
- School
- Systems
Course programme
Full-time – one year
Starts September
Typical modules may include
Modules• developing and reflecting on subject knowledge and subject pedagogy in geography education • developing and reflecting on professional practice
• school based training placements
We support your work in schools with a programme of preparation and support. You experience various school placements, including at least two continuous blocks of time on teaching practice. These are in two different schools and usually require some travelling within the region.
BEng Secondary Geography