PGCE Secondary Religious Education

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Sheffield Hallam University

Comments about PGCE Secondary Religious Education - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements All applicants need GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above (or equivalent). We will consider applicants who are in the process of obtaining the relevant GCSEs. You must also have a degree in religious studies, theology, philosophy or biblical studies. We may consider students with a degree in a different discipline if they can show evidence of relevant study or a willingness to take this before beginning the course. Some voluntary work experience in a school would also be useful. We consider each application on its merits. Interviews are part of the selection process for this course. As you will be working with children, you will be required to complete a declaration of criminal convictions and health check forms. We welcome applications from people seeking a career change, and we actively encourage applications from those groups under-represented in teacher education, in order to ensure that the teaching profession represents the diverse nature of contemporary UK society.
• Academic title
  PGCE Secondary Religious Education
• Course description
  This secondary teacher training course leads to qualified teacher status (QTS). It equips you to teach religious education (RE) in secondary schools and post-16 colleges.
  
  On the course you
  • enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills
  • learn how to teach RE
  • learn about the wider role of teachers in school
  • gain knowledge about schools and the education system
  • apply your skills and knowledge on school placements
  
  We help you develop the skills you need to be a successful teacher of pupils of all abilities. By studying with us you build your enthusiasm, confidence, knowledge and ability to teach RE.
  
  You also develop self-evaluation skills by completing a career preparation profile. This provides evidence that you meet the QTS standards for personal development.
  
  School placements are central to the course. You complete teaching placements in two 11–16 or 11–18 schools, or in a post-16 college. This allows you to experience the progression from Key Stage 3 to 5.
  
  A University-trained mentor gives advice and guidance and helps you to make the most of your placement experience. You also receive support from your academic tutors.
  
  We have strong partnerships with secondary schools and colleges in the area and many of our students are offered teaching jobs in their placement schools.
  
  Your placements are complemented by University based study that includes teaching sessions, seminars, group study, tutorials and assessment.
  
  During the course you can choose to complete either the PGCE or the professional graduate certificate in education (ProfGCE). Both qualifications achieve QTS but the PGCE also gives you 60 masters level credits, which you can use towards a masters degree.
  
  Associated careers
  
  We have an excellent graduate employment record. Most of our students secure teaching posts for the September following the completion of their course, often within the local area.
  
  Some graduates choose to continue with further study or find alternative employment in education-related fields.
  
  Course content
  
  Modules
  • the role of religious education • subject enhancement and application in religious education • teaching and learning in religious education • developing teaching and learning in religious education • general professional studies • teaching placements in schools
  
  We support your work in schools with a programme of preparation and mentoring. You experience various school placements, including two continuous blocks of time on teaching practice. These are in two different schools and usually require some travelling.

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