Particular emphasis is placed upon recent developments in the National Curriculum, GCSE and the post-16 history curriculum. Special educational needs and equal opportunities are regarded as integral elements in the teaching of history. Throughout the course student teachers work in schools with PGCE colleagues and school staff on a structured programme of observation, lesson planning, teaching, evaluation, resource development and curriculum planning. In method sessions student teachers have the opportunity to explore and evaluate a wide variety of teaching methodologies through a programme of seminars and workshops which support their work in schools. This includes the use of audio-visual aids, computers, drama, simulations, display and oral history.
Students also look at the value of incorporating visits to museums and sites into the curriculum.
Student teachers' appreciation of a wider curriculum is enhanced through an introduction to the teaching of geography and religious education. The links between the citizenship curriculum and history will be addressed. History through the medium of French or German. For further information, and details of how to apply, please see the main PGCE page. We have tried to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this WWW page.