Course summary

Be part of the solution by inspiring a passion for our planet within the next generation. Prepare for a rewarding career in teaching with our PGCE in Secondary Geography. This PGCE in Secondary Geography is designed to enable you to become a skilled, engaging, and passionate teacher. We are lucky to be based in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the River Severn and the Malvern Hills all on our doorstop, providing bountiful exploration and geographical resources to enhance your studies. From top quality placement opportunities to involvement in our award-winning Green Impact projects, we will encourage you to see the world in a new perspective and challenge you to become successful and inspiring teachers. On this course, we will show you how to bring meaning to the curriculum by drawing on your own experiences and interaction with the world beyond the classroom to encourage an intellectual curiosity in young people. We are proud that our Secondary PGCE was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023. Ofsted identified that: ‘Trainees benefit from an exceptional learning experience at the University of Worcester. This experience instils in them a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference to the lives of the children and young adults in the communities they serve.’ Placements, university sessions and mentors will support your development and our trainees are exceptionally well-prepared for their first teaching post’(Ofsted, 2023) Key features

• Explore a wider range of strategies for teaching secondary geography

• Become familiar with the use of a range of assessment strategies to assess, record and report on the progress of your pupils

• Develop an awareness of the value of learning outside the classroom and the wider global frameworks for education

• Develop a professional network through collaborative humanities activities and events.