PGCE - Secondary - Business with Economics PGCE

<strong>Train to become a qualified business teacher in a secondary school with our PGCE Business or PGCE Business with Economics course. You’ll learn to motivate, challenge and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.</strong><br/><br/>Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational business teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations and tailored tutor support.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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 thats important to you – from technology enhanced learning to aspiring leaders.<br/><br/>Beyond the classroom, we’ll arrange opportunities where youll broaden the curriculum. Our students have jointly led Financial Awareness days in SEND schools and delivered Enterprise days to entire year groups. You will be supported to do the same.<br/><br/>When you successfully complete the course, you’ll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), this means you will be recognised by the Teaching Regulation Agency as a fully qualified teacher.<br/><br/><strong>Placements</strong><br/><br/>You’ll complete a minimum of 120 days of placement, teaching business and business with economics 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.<br/><br/>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.