PGCE Subjects
We offer training for secondary teaching in a wide range of subjects.You will receive an excellent teacher training that combines theory with practice whichever route you choose.
English
English is core to any school curriculum, but what 'English' should consist of is often multifaceted. We explore the subject as we support you to to develop your understanding of English as a rich dialogic, creative, arts-based subject.
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Geography
There are many visions of geography that are debated, including what should be part of the geography National Curriculum.
You will engage with these debates and develop your own clear vision of geography. This process is an essential element in your professional development and will help you to establish confidence and competence as a geography teacher.
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History
As well as learning from subject specialists and developing methodologies to teach history across the key stages, you will also have many other opportunities. These could include:
- participating in local history teacher professional networks;
- participating in interdisciplinary initiatives.
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Mathematics
Our Mathematics PGCE trains you how to support those who struggle and how to challenge those who excel. Learn how to take your pupils from basic mental arithmetic to algebra and Pythagoras.
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Modern Foreign Languages: French, German, Italian and Spanish
Modern Foreign Language teaching is exciting, rewarding and challenging; our comprehensive and rigorous MFL course will equip you to meet all the challenges and to enjoy your career as a languages teacher.
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Religious Education
Religious Education (RE) is an important and necessary element of a broad and balanced school curriculum. RE enables pupils to understand the beliefs and practices of different religious people, and people of no faith. A wide range of world views which make up our pluralist and multi-faith society is explored.
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Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
You will think about the nature of science and the aims of science education and reflect on how these translate into practice. The different abilities of children are explored and you’ll learn a range of methods that can be used to meet these varying needs.
You’ll also learn about the value of scientific models, ICT, investigative work, school trips and assessments.
Programme specification: Chemistry
Programme specification: Biology
Programme specification: Physics
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Science technician
- Jen Watts