Secondary Geography - PGCE
Postgraduate
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
If you’re passionate about young people and want to introduce them in an engaging and stimulating manner to the world that they inhabit and to Geography in all its forms – including physical, human and environmental - then we’re excited to train you to ensure you excel as a Geography teacher.
You’ll explore the skills and knowledge that Geography offers at secondary education level and train to become a confident, dynamic and creative teacher with the ability to make Geographical thinking and the Geographical mind accessible to all. You’ll discover how pupils learn and explore ways in which you can plan Geographical activities that will ensure they progress and develop their Geographical minds.
Exploring an inclusive and rich approach towards Geography you’ll discover and learn how to make the Geography curriculum in a way that will promote Geographical thinking; learning how to inspire and enthuse your pupils by taking them on exciting and stimulating Geographical journeys. You will be able to achieve this by developing your knowledge and understanding of a range of Geographical pedagogies. These can be used to help pupils to become more self-confident and critically informed about the planet that they inhabit.
This course has links with key subject associations, the Royal Geographical Society and the Geographical Association.
Another key feature of the course is its fieldwork component which includes an in depth consideration of how to devise and plan local urban fieldwork and residential fieldwork with a rural and physical Geography focus.
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OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
You must have a good degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent.
You must have a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics prior to enrolment and if you are offered an interview you will take a written test to assess your standard of English.
At least 120 days across a minimum of two placements, in line with the Department of Education (DfE) requirements, supported by a subject mentor in your school and a personal development tutor at the University
You could be eligible for a scholarship of £28,000 through the Royal Geographical Society with IBG subject to eligibility criteria
As a trainee geography teacher starting in 2020, you could be eligible for a £17,000 bursary if you have a first, 2:1, 2:2, Master’s or PhD
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Subjects
- Secondary
- Teaching
- University
- School
- Researchers
- Heritage
- Experiences
- Stimulating
- Inspection
- Developments
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
- Secondary Professional Studies
- Secondary Subject Pedagogy: Geography
- Professional Enquiry
- School Experience
- School Experience
We’ll deliver the course using a combination of workshops, lectures and seminar groups, and by encouraging individual study.
You’ll also complete a profile of evidence towards the achievement of the Teachers’ Standards required by the Department for Education for the award of Qualified Teacher Status.
The main thrust of the curriculum involves the study of education, pedagogy and professional practice, from both generic professional educational and subject-specific perspectives.
At least two-thirds of this course takes place off campus within schools. This means you have the opportunity to gain valuable ‘hands on’ experience in at least two different schools. In most cases you’ll also have the chance to visit other schools, including a primary school.
Trainee teachers are expected to take significant responsibility for their own progress and development. This type of professional development encourages the development of independent, creative practitioners who will be able to take the lead in the future.
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International students
Award: PGCE Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £13,200 per year
Secondary Geography - PGCE