PGCE Secondary - Social Science

The Social Science PGCE aims to:Introduce you to the variety of strategies and techniques available to the teacher in the modern education systemModel the above strategies and techniques in University sessionsGuide you to a set of principles which will allow you to operate as effective practitioners in new and challenging situationsIntroduce you to wider issues which confront Social Science teachersInform you about current developments in education which impinge upon your role as Social Science teachersAll training will be done as a Social Science group, though specialist Psychology and Sociology sub-groups are formed where appropriate. In addition, all students are required to teach one or more Humanities, PSHE, andor vocational course.The Social Science subject specialism will run throughout the academic year and will cover a variety of areas including:PsychologySociologyPersonal and social educationVocationalismICT and Social SciencesExamination and assessment issues