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Why choose this course?

If you have an interest in all aspects of science, but in particular physical sciences associated with forces, energy, electrical effects, and enjoy investigating them in a practical setting, then Our Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Secondary Education physics course will suit you. Our course looks at the key ideas which underpin the teaching of science in schools today and the way children's understanding of concepts develops. As a trainee you will learn how to teach physics to pupils in the 11-16 age range within the secondary age phase, with additional primary and post-16 enhancements. You will learn how to develop skills, knowledge, and understanding for teaching physics through a combination of university-led and school-led training.

This course provides a high standard of training for those preparing to take up a teaching post in the secondary school sector. The course complies with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education for Initial Teacher Training courses.

The PGCE in Secondary Education is specifically designed to ensure that those who are successful will be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - the professional award required by all those who wish to teach in a maintained school.

You may be eligible to study for a Subject Knowledge Enhancement course (SKE) in order to prepare you for the PGCE in Secondary Physics. If you are invited to interview, the subject tutor will discuss this with you.

What happens on the course?

Over the one-year course, you will undertake learning at university and other educational settings. You will spend over 120 days divided between at least two different school placements across the 11-16 age range within the secondary age phase.

Your University tutor team is available to assist you throughout your training, supporting development of reflection. Every effort is made to ensure that high-quality school placements are provided to you, facilitating learning through observing, co-teaching and being observed by experienced teachers in the classroom.

All course modules provide examples of good practice in pedagogy which you will reflect upon as you develop your own teaching style, and you will be expected to actively participate in your own learning and development.

Teaching on the course comprises a variety of methodologies that will prepare you for life in the classroom including teacher-led discussions, pupil-led exploration, peer-group discovery, problem-based learning, e-learning, and the provision of individual targets.

You will be assessed in a variety of ways including written assignments; classroom-based investigation and other school-based activities; and appraisal of practical teaching skills.