Teacher Training
Train to teach Geography with a Secondary PGCE at the University of Exeter. Gain qualified teacher status and 60 Masters-level credits through expert-led training. You will be part of a cohort of trainees all learning to teach Geography and working with a dedicated team of Geography teaching experts. Our Geography teacher training is informed by the latest education research within the School of Education, giving you first-hand access to the latest research on classroom practice in Geography.
The course DfE Apply code is N794. The University of Exeter's institution code is E84.
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Alongside our general entry requirements for all Secondary PGCE applicants, there are subject-specific entry requirements for Geography specialism applicants.
We are looking for applicants who have a 2:2 Honours degree or above in a degree in Geography or a Geography-related subject. Applicants with a 2:2 will also need to have an A level in Geography or Environmental Science.
A practical and interactive course, you will focus on a range of teaching styles and educational methods distinct to teaching Geography and learn how to motivate and engage your students in the classroom. You’ll also develop the fundamentals of teaching such as behaviour management, assessment, lesson planning, inclusive teaching, and working with the school community and parents. We’ll support you to become a reflective and confident teacher who is able to assess your own achievements and professional development requirements.
Our unique course structure based on the Exeter Model of Initial Teacher Education is praised by Ofsted and used across our subject areas. You will study a specialist Secondary Geography Subject Knowledge, Pedagogy, Research, and Practice module alongside this. The principal aim of this module is to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the background issues and practice of the current teaching of Geography in secondary schools. In addition, the module seeks to nurture you as a reflective and autonomous professional practitioner, able to identify strengths and areas for development in your subject knowledge and pedagogy, through evaluating current professional practice in relationship to developments in research and curriculum theory.
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