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  • Qualification

    PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

  • Location

    Aberystwyth University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

The History course aims to enable students teachers to become passionate, creative and enthusiastic practitioners to motivate the desire in learners to want to learn about society and the world. By developing an understanding of the Humanities you will have the skills to create a stimulating learning environment, to enable young people to become creative, ambitious, ethical and confident.

Course Details

Course content

Together with your fellow students on the primary and other secondary programmes, you will study the principles of effective pedagogy, assessment, lesson and curriculum planning. You will participate actively in learning, contributing to seminars, delivering presentations and engaging critically with research. During the University sessions, you will plan and deliver microlessons in preparation for the practical element of the course.

The History PGCE course is concerned with theoretical and practical classroom approaches to the teaching of history throughout the secondary age range including GCSE and AS/A. This involves examining a range of appropriate learning and teaching strategies in the varied classroom situations you will encounter. Through working collaboratively with students in other subjects areas across the curriculum you will develop a rigorous understanding of when and where particular activities might be appropriate and suitable in ensuring effective learning.

On placement, you will work closely with your subject mentor and the University Link Tutor to develop your practical skills in teaching. In addition to specialist placements in secondary schools, you will experience a short placement in a primary school working with skilled primary teachers. You will also undertake an action research project to develop an aspect of your practice and begin your career as a research-informed teacher.

Teaching & Learning

Assessment

Assessment on the course takes a range of forms including, for example: essays, reflective writing, presentations, lesson plans, action research project. There are no formal examinations. Assessment of practice takes place throughout all three placements on a continuous basis.

Cross-curriculum themes

All teachers are responsible for the teaching of the three cross-curriculum themes of literacy, numeracy and digital competence. Students will be supported in planning the delivery of literacy, numeracy and digital competence in the context of their own subject.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,045per year

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University information

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    Aberystwyth University, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Wales, SY23 3FL, Wales

Aberystwyth's high-quality teaching, incredible location, and inclusive and welcoming community attracts students from over 100 different countries.
The university has a dedicated International Student Adviser who offers professional, specialised and regulated advice on study visas and graduate visas.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    75th out of 89 1

    42nd out of 91 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 199
    139 62%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    41.0 41%

    80th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.41 88%

    1st

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    124 61%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    55th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.31 86%

    9th

    8

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