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University of Worcester: PGCE - Secondary - Religious Education
| Institution | University of Worcester |
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| Department | Institute of Education |
| Web | http://www.worcester.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
Train to become a qualified Religious Education teacher in a secondary school. You’ll learn to help pupils explore the biggest questions and ideas that shape our world while teaching the subject you love.
Overview Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational Religious Education teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations and tailored tutor support.
At Worcester, you’ll gain experience through placement in two different secondary school environments, teaching a range of secondary year groups, whilst receiving support from a subject mentor and University tutors.
When not on placement, you’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops and interactive subject sessions. In these interactive sessions, our tutors will model effective teaching and classroom management strategies. You’ll also get the opportunity to select one of our enhancement activities, these allow you to pursue a subject that's important to you – from Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to climate change.
Beyond the classroom, we’ll enrich your subject knowledge of the Religious Education curriculum. Recent students have benefited from strong relationships with the local faith community, visited places of worship, and worked collaboratively with local religious education teachers to share best practices and discuss current issues as part of the Worcestershire RE Hub. You may also collaborate with trainees from other subjects, exploring areas such as Holocaust Education and philosophy for children.
When you successfully complete the course, you'll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). QTS is awarded by the Teaching Regulation Agency in England.
Placements You’ll complete a minimum of 120 days of placement, teaching Religious Education in two different schools, so you can experience a wide range of age groups and learning environments. There will also be additional school visit days where you can explore practical strategies for the classroom, with opportunities to practice, rehearse and then implement in school.
We have a strong relationship with over 100 partnership schools, where you will be supported by subject specialist mentors. School mentors are experienced teachers who we work with to make sure you get the highest quality, placement experience.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please see the University website for up-to-date information |
Summary
Train to become a confident, effective and reflective RE teacher with our Ofsted Outstanding teacher training programme.
Understanding religion and worldviews is vitally important for young people as they:
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Are key to the story of how humans have experimented with ways of living, and continue to do so.
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Aid us to understand culture and politics through exploring underlining beliefs and values.
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Help individuals to form their own coherent and satisfying perception of reality.
If you have a degree in Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, History, Culture and Media, Education Studies or SENDI or an A Level in Religious Studies/Philosophy, you may be eligible to teach RE.
You may also be eligible to study on an eight-week pre PGCE Subject Knowledge Enhancement Course which attracts a weekly bursary.
By taking this PGCE you will:
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Equip young people with the skills and knowledge needed to help them explore life’s deepest questions, as they develop their independence and work out how to live a good life
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Be taught by an enthusiastic, experienced and inspiring tutor who will individually support each trainee.
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Work in an excellent RE department supported by teachers passionate about RE and teaching.
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Experience the collaborative spirit of the course: share your emerging ideas and work together to develop strategies and resources.
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Work in partnership with schools covering a wide geographical area and place you in the most appropriate school for your training requirements.
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We have an excellent relationship with the local faith community so work in close partnership with the Mosque, Cathedral, Buddhist temple, Synagogue and more. We visit places of worship to enhance subject knowledge and learn how to organise school visits.
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You are kept up to date on current issues within religious education via relevant research, pedagogical methods and government policy. Use of social media is encouraged in order to keep abreast of debates within the RE community.
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As a trainee RE teacher you will be immediately welcomed as a member of the of the Worcestershire RE Hub. This group of RE teachers meets termly to share best practice, receive CPD and discuss current issues affecting classroom teachers.
Why the University of Worcester?
The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.
At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.
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First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.
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First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.
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Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.
Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please see the University website for up-to-date information |
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