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Edge Hill University: PGCE Religious Education
| Institution | Edge Hill University |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Education - Secondary |
| Web | http://www.edgehill.ac.uk |
| study@edgehill.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1695 657000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
The world is a diverse place. As a Religious Education (RE) teacher, you’ll show young people the range of worldviews and perspectives which people around the world hold, and how this informs the way communities live their lives.
Our PGCE Secondary Religious Education delves into the values and academic skills you’ll need. Get to grips with contemporary teaching styles and methods, and further your knowledge of this fascinating subject.
We’ve designed this course so you can combine learning on campus with practical experience in the classroom. Whenever you need support or feedback, you can turn to your subject specific tutors and school-based expert mentor. We’re here to help you become the best teacher you can be.
This course equips you for your future career, offering hands-on experience in planning RE lessons. You’ll also get the chance to meet and build connections with representatives from a range of world views including Humanism and Veganism, alongside members of traditional faith communities.
Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
**What you'll study**
During this course, you will develop your understanding of what effective RE looks like with a focus on Key Stage 3 and 4. Learn to plan lessons which help pupils develop the skills they need to be engaged and informed in their local and global communities.
Explore how to apply subject specific approaches relating to worldviews, religions, and philosophical and ethical matters. These experiences are designed to help you understand how RE can promote discussions around faith and encourage young people to embrace diversity.
Get a better understanding of life as a secondary RE teacher through placements in two different settings. Reflect on your progress and build on your academic skills with support from your subject specific tutor and school-based expert mentor. We’ll also make sure you have the tools to support online or remote teaching.
To boost your confidence in the classroom, you’ll explore the ways pupils learn and develop classroom management techniques. You’ll also develop effective assessment methods and engagement strategies. We’ll explain how to check your teaching is always adaptive and inclusive.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours in a relevant subject. Non-relevant subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Religious Education and a willingness to engage in subject knowledge enhancement; |
| Location | Ormskirk (Main Campus) St Helens Road Ormskirk L39 4QP |
Summary
The world is a diverse place. As a Religious Education (RE) teacher, you’ll show young people the range of worldviews and perspectives which people around the world hold, and how this informs the way communities live their lives.
Our PGCE Secondary Religious Education delves into the values and academic skills you’ll need. Get to grips with contemporary teaching styles and methods, and further your knowledge of this fascinating subject.
We’ve designed this course so you can combine learning on campus with practical experience in the classroom. Whenever you need support or feedback, you can turn to your subject specific tutors and school-based expert mentor. We’re here to help you become the best teacher you can be.
This course equips you for your future career, offering hands-on experience in planning RE lessons. You’ll also get the chance to meet and build connections with representatives from a range of world views including Humanism and Veganism, alongside members of traditional faith communities.
Successful completion of the programme leads to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
**What you'll study**
During this course, you will develop your understanding of what effective RE looks like with a focus on Key Stage 3 and 4. Learn to plan lessons which help pupils develop the skills they need to be engaged and informed in their local and global communities.
Explore how to apply subject specific approaches relating to worldviews, religions, and philosophical and ethical matters. These experiences are designed to help you understand how RE can promote discussions around faith and encourage young people to embrace diversity.
Get a better understanding of life as a secondary RE teacher through placements in two different settings. Reflect on your progress and build on your academic skills with support from your subject specific tutor and school-based expert mentor. We’ll also make sure you have the tools to support online or remote teaching.
To boost your confidence in the classroom, you’ll explore the ways pupils learn and develop classroom management techniques. You’ll also develop effective assessment methods and engagement strategies. We’ll explain how to check your teaching is always adaptive and inclusive.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours in a relevant subject. Non-relevant subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Religious Education and a willingness to engage in subject knowledge enhancement; |
| Location | Ormskirk (Main Campus) St Helens Road Ormskirk L39 4QP |
Summary
This PGCE will equip you with a range of academic, professional and vocational knowledge, understanding, skills and values necessary to become a high quality and skilled teacher of Religious Education (RE). You will experience professional training, delivered to the highest standard, immersing you in the latest teaching and learning pedagogies. The programme aims to develop reflective and analytical skills as well as providing practical experience in planning effective RE lessons and learning strategies.
Hands-on classroom experience, and opportunities to further your own subject knowledge is an integral part of the programme and helps you develop useful contacts for the future, through meeting and talking with faith practitioners from a variety of world religions.
If you are a graduate and want to raise cross-cultural awareness and encourage empathy, enquiry and critical thinking in secondary school pupils aged 11 to 16, this is the programme for you.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To join this PGCE, you will be expected to have: A degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours in a relevant subject. Non-relevant subjects may be considered if you have an A Level (or equivalent qualification) in Religious Education and a willingness to engage in subject knowledge enhancement; |
| Location | Ormskirk (Main Campus) St Helens Road Ormskirk L39 4QP |
Fees
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
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