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Teaching Geography

Code: SOES301

Credits: 30

Semester: Whole Session

This module is designed to give students a unique experience of teaching geography to secondary school pupils, via the mentoring of A-level students Birkenhead Sixth Form College, St. Edward’s College and St. Hilda’s CE High School and via the delivery of a learning activity. The module is regarded as an exemplar of real-world experience of the teaching profession, providing an opportunity to develop approaches to learning and professional practice in class. To support these activities training is provided on campus in Semester 1 in Geography at key stages 3–5, learning and teaching strategies, assessment for learning, fieldwork activities, lesson planning and delivery. Mentoring is undertaken in partner schools and colleges in Semester 2. Students taking this module will need to obtain a DBS Certificate – this will be done through the respective partner School/College.