Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Citizenship with Social Science
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** home full-time: £9,250 | international full-time: £15,800
Introduction
Why choose this course?
Want to make a difference in the lives of young people in the classroom? Train to teach in one year with our PGCE Secondary course.
This course will enable you to become an effective, inclusive and evidence-informed teacher.
Why choose this pathway?
Kingston's Citizenship with Social Science PGCE is an exciting teacher training route for those who are passionate about developing actively engaged young citizens. You will be trained by leading practitioners in the area who will support your emergence as a highly effective, research-engaged teacher. The course is led by Amit Puni, a trained citizenship teacher who was until recently head of social sciences in a large, outstanding London secondary school.
The course is designed to model dynamic, flexible and responsive teaching which you can use in your own practice. You will learn how to teach high-quality lessons and how to form partnerships in learning with other sites of education including museums, parliaments and courts of law. You will develop practical skills such as campaigning that form an important part of the subject. You will also develop a deeper understanding of key areas of subject knowledge in citizenship including democracy, law and justice, human rights and diversity. The course will explore the curricular requirements associated with citizenship for 11-16-year-olds as well as the key GCSE examinations. Where possible, you will have the opportunity to experience and develop your ability to teach at the sixth-form level.
The course also includes an additional element of Social Science training, enabling you to receive support in teaching sociology, politics, psychology or philosophy in the 14-19 age group. This will benefit your employability in schools at the end of your training.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- You will have personalised support from both University and partnership schools.
- Our passionate team has a rich background in teaching in London school settings and will share both its theoretical and practical knowledge with you.
- Kingston's partnership schools offer excellent opportunities for practical learning and a range of exciting diverse experiences.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will study
At the heart of our course is a commitment to personalising your journey to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). We'll help you to grow in confidence and competence by providing you with outstanding support as you train. We model good teaching as we train you, so you can transfer what you've experienced into your own practice.
You'll find a supportive learning environment at the University and in our partnership schools. This will help you develop a deep understanding of the secondary curriculum, including your own specialist subject and acquire a range of teaching methods, based on the latest research in education.
In addition to gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in accordance with government standards, you will also receive the award of PGCE with 60 credits towards our Master of Research in Education (MRes), which you can continue with beyond your PGCE year.
Modules
Core modules
- Professional Practice
- The Reflective Teacher
- Perspectives on policy, practice and professionalism for teachers
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Classroom experience
The course has been designed to allow trainees to spend 120 days in school, ensuring that you start your teaching career with confidence. A school-based professional mentor and tutors from the University will support you during your placements.
You will benefit from two contrasting placements in our committed partnership of schools. You'll also benefit from a course that supports you in becoming a research–engaged teacher, who can use evidence to drive improvements in young people's learning and well-being.
Whilst on placement, students are expected to carry out the normal school hours and engage in school life such as attending early morning/evening meetings, which will vary depending on the school.
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Career Opportunities
After you graduate
The course also aims to develop your professional skills to help you gain employment in a secondary school and continue with your professional development. It will provide you with rigorous training in all aspects of being a secondary school teacher. Over 95% of our graduates enter the teaching profession after they complete their course. Many go into middle and senior management roles in schools.