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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Exton Park (Parkgate Road) Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
Select a an exam type
In conjunction with Secondary Lead School partners, the University of Chester offer Geography (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. Teaching is an extremely rewarding and challenging career. Our course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. We aim to nurture teachers who are passionate about the development of their own and their pupils' learning.The course is designed to support, stimulate and develop the emerging Secondary Geography teacher. The main areas of focus will assist in the development of reflective, professional, practitioners eager to engage, contribute and lead in school based learning for children and young adults. Trainees will demonstrate: confidence and enthusiasm that engages and inspires. an understanding of best practice and a growing repertoire of effective learning and teaching methods. a value of and commitment to collaborative learning. a recognition of assessment as a key to successful learning and develop a range of effective approaches, strategies and techniques that engage and stimulate the learner. an understanding of the place and purpose of the subject within the curriculum today, securely knowing why it is relevant to young people. a wide range of teaching skills being applied in contrasting settings, showing adaptability and flexibility.
Applicants will normally hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:1 honour degree, have GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
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£14,450 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£14,450 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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