University Event

Education and Teacher Training Subject Taster Day

University event offered by Edge Hill University

Event Summary:

Our Subject Taster Days give students the opportunity to find out about subjects they could study at university and the careers to which they might lead. Students work with experienced staff and current students from a variety of academic disciplines, taking part in lectures, practical workshops and group work sessions.

Full Event Details:

Programme (subject to change)

10:00am Arrival, Registration and Welcome

10:15am Introduction :
• Aims and objectives of the day
• Teaching as a profession
• Course overview
• Entry requirements and how to apply

11.00am Campus Tour with current undergraduate students

11:45pm LUNCH (complimentary)

12:30pm Taster Session 1
• Learning Outside the Classroom
• Technology Enhanced Learning
• Primary Geography
• Primary Science
• Early Years Forest School

1.15pm Taster Session 2
• Learning Outside the Classroom
• Technology Enhanced Learning
• Primary Geography
• Primary Science
• Early Years Forest School

2.00pm Student Experience Talk From a current Primary Education student

2:15pm Personal Statement Guidance workshop
• What Admissions Tutors are looking for
• Reflect on your own aspirations and experiences
• How to stand out from the crowd

2:45pm Summary and Q&A

3:00pm Depart