The Geography Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course aims to prepare you to teach Geography to all ages and abilities in the secondary school (KS3 and KS4) with planned opportunities for enrichment in post-16 contexts. The programme is designed for people who aspire to become excellent geography teachers and who wish to combine their learning through practice in a classroom with an understanding of some of the theory underpinning effective teaching & learning. We aim for reflective and dynamic practitioners who are committed to promoting the learning of all pupils in their classes and to helping every youngster make progress in geography. Trainees are assessed formatively and summative across the course. This ensures that progress is reviewed regularly and you are aware of the progress being made against the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). There are informal activities that need to be completed, and are important in developing a deeper insight into effective teaching.