Overview
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| Course Length: | 8-28 Weeks Full-Time |
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| Start Dates: | April 2021, May 2021, July 2021, January 2022, February 2022, March 2022, April 2022, May 2022, July 2022 |
| Subjects: | Education and Teaching |
| Location: | Edge Hill University |
Please note, applications for our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are currently suspended while we await confirmation of funding arrangements for the programmes following a Government spending review. Please keep checking this page for further updates.
If you have applied to study a Secondary Geography PGCE at any Higher Education provider in England but require enhancement of your subject knowledge, then this course could be for you.
The aim of the course is to develop your subject knowledge in Geography to prepare you to teach the conceptual and applied aspects of the subject effectively, with competence, enthusiasm and confidence, to learners aged 11-16 years. Trainees will be encouraged to prepare for teaching A-level topics where appropriate.
Different programmes are available and the most suitable structure for you will depend on whether you studied a degree in a science discipline or a non-science subject. The course structure and length will be flexible to reflect the needs of each individual trainee.
The programme has six intakes per year. These include an 8-week course starting in July, a 16-week course starting in April, and a 28-week course starting in January.
In Depth
What will I study?
If you have a degree in a Geography related subject, or a degree which contains a small amount of geographical study alongside other subjects, and you wish to train as a Geography teacher, then you may be able to enrol on this course. The actual length of the course depends on your qualifications and experience, and will be determined at a Needs Analysis session at the University. We will contact you to arrange this session shortly after we receive your application.
The course is designed to achieve the following:
- Address gaps in your subject knowledge;
- Inspire you to promote learning in geography that is challenging and engaging for all students;
- Identify and build upon your prior learning, and develop your capacity for future self-study;
- Enable you to recognise links with the physical and chemical sciences, technology and engineering;
- Develop your ability to support learners’ understanding of the rich narrative of geography;
- Develop your understanding of the relevant mathematical concepts and when to use them in the teaching and learning of geography;
- Develop your understanding of the place of health and safety in geographical settings;
- Develop use of appropriate technology in teaching and learning.
How will I study?
The course structure and length will be flexible to reflect your individual needs. The course is divided into individual units, each requiring 50 hours of learning time, normally within a space of two weeks. This learning will be a blend of face-to-face sessions, online learning and supported self-study, with one evening per week on campus.
How will I be assessed?
There are no formal examinations. You will build a portfolio from directed activities.
Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements
You may apply for the course if you have been offered a place on a PGCE at a Higher Education institution in England, or if you are in the process of applying for the PGCE Secondary Geography (Age Phase 11-16) with QTS at Edge Hill University. Applicants from other providers will normally have a recommendation from their provider to obtain a place on a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course.
Finance
Tuition Fees
There are currently no tuition fees for this subject knowledge enhancement programme which is funded by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. You may also be eligible to receive a bursary.
For further information about bursary eligibility, you can contact a Get Into Teaching adviser on Freephone 0800 389 2500 or use the online chat service at getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/contact.
Apply
How to Apply
Applications for our Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses are currently suspended while we await confirmation of funding arrangements for the programmes following a Government spending review.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this programme, please call 01695 584796 or email ske@edgehill.ac.uk.
Course Changes
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Teaching and Learning at Edge Hill University in 2020
In this video Pro Vice-Chancellor, Lynda Brady, answers your questions and explains how teaching will work when you join us at Edge Hill University in September.
Campus Facilities at Edge Hill University in 2020
In this video Pro Vice-Chancellor, Lynda Brady, explains how we’re preparing the campus for your arrival in September and the facilities that will be available.