Geography (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only) PGCE

The aim of the course is to prepare you to become a confident and excellent secondary school teacher of Geography.<br/><br/>PGCE Geography at Yr Athrofa provides a strong understanding of the teaching and learning process across the age range of the secondary setting, including the exam groups.<br/><br/>This is essential for the development of a range of teaching skills such as lesson planning and preparation, questioning, explaining, assessment, preparing resources, and classroom management strategies.<br/><br/>We consider Geography to be an inter-connected subject within the Humanities Area of Learning and Experience but also with strong links to the cross-curricular responsibilities of literacy, numeracy and digital competence.<br/><br/>This an important element of the course in the context of exciting education reforms in Wales and allows you to develop your subject expertise within and beyond the discipline.<br/><br/>In addition, it highlights the importance of Geography in helping young people to become ambitious, creative and ethical citizens.<br/><br/>Excellent subject knowledge, passion for education and an ability to adapt to a professional role are essential requirements for this secondary pathway.