PGCE Secondary Mathematics Education

PGCE Secondary Mathematics Education (11 - 18 years)

Across the globe schools are seeking dynamic and highly qualified teachers to support pupils learning into the future. Staff within the School of Education have been working closely with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) which is responsible for the growth and quality of education on the development of this high-quality teacher training programme which leads to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at secondary level.

Graduates

Designed for those who want to teach pupils aged 11-18 the Secondary Mathematics Education teacher training programme is a full time one year postgraduate course and includes study around teaching methods school-based work and whole-school issues. This teacher training course develops a deep understanding of issues and complexities which surround the teaching and learning of mathematics. We wish to develop you as a thinking teacher who can be aware of choices in how to teach mathematics and make informed decisions about how you work with students. Our sessions will rarely be of the form of a lecture instead we use activities and discussion as the main way of working.

Through our teacher training courses we will help you become aware of issues relating to planning lessons assessment the difference between telling students information and teaching students standard misconceptions students have about mathematics topics how different approaches to teaching a topic can change the learning experience for students and how choice of resources and technology can change the sort of mathematics with which students engage.

We have an excellent record of students gaining teaching jobs at the end of the course. Our teacher training programme is designed to meet recognised teacher standards in the UAE and UK and time is spent in placement schools to develop the necessary experience and skills.

We have been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives.