PGCE in Physics with Mathematics (11-18)
Course codes: F3GX
Mode of study: Full time
Location: Canterbury (no campus code is required)
Useful website:
IOP -
Institute of Physics
Introduction
The 11-18 PGCE Physics with Mathematics has been launched in 2012 to support the drive to have enough good physics teachers in our schools. It is a new, innovative and intensive nine month programme preparing graduates for the demands of teaching the 11-18 age range in the Secondary Sector. You will be awarded a PGCE and recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to teach in schools. The course is organised in close partnership with schools where you spend a total of 24 weeks teaching within the 36 week long programme.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Your learning takes place for 12 weeks in the University and in schools with innovative practice, where you will experience a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, opportunities for observation and practical workshops. These will prepare you for professional placements and help you to reflect on professional and academic issues in relation to your own development. During the 24 weeks on placements, which are mostly based in two secondary schools, you will learn through a combination of observation, individual, group and whole class teaching, discussions with mentors, attendance at school training events and professional meetings.
Content
Professional Placement – Module 1
Teaching experiences include opportunities to teach Physics and
Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and Physics at Key Stage 4, and post
16 (A-level or equivalent).
You will teach on two main secondary school placements. These
placements being drawn from our Independent, Grammar,
Foundation, Academy or Secondary High partner Schools. You will
work during a placement with Curriculum School-based Mentors.
These Mentors will provide opportunities for student teachers to
practice particular teaching, learning and assessment techniques
through planning lessons, teaching and evaluating performance.
The Mentors will enable the student teachers to gain awareness,
understanding and skills in relation to practical aspects of
delivering the Physics within the science curriculum and key
stage 3 Mathematics in a safe environment.
Professional Studies – Module 2
Professional studies sessions aim to inform you about aspects of
professional practice which are central to your work, whatever your
subject, including pastoral care, learning and assessment theory,
behaviour management, meeting the needs of individual pupils and groups
and inclusion.
Curriculum Studies in Physics with Maths – Module 3
Curriculum and Enhanced Studies in Physics with Maths Curriculum studies
sessions work through modelling good practice with the support of your
University Curriculum Tutors. These include developing the student
teachers’ understanding of the theory underpinning Physics and
Mathematics education, in for example; the nature of Science and “How
Science Works”, teaching & learning, pedagogy, misconception, current
issues and the nature and role of practical work. Delivery is through:
lecture/seminars, peer teaching, workshops and practical experiences.
These will enable you to develop a personal rationale, and a range of
strategies for teaching Physics in the 11-18 age range with an
equivalent experience and understanding relating to Key Stage 3
Mathematics.
Entry Requirements
In addition to the entry requirements you will need the following:
- A degree in Physics or a subject related to Physics
(Engineering is particularly welcome), and a good A level in
Mathematics, or a related subject where Mathematics is a major
subject.
We welcome candidates with experience in an education setting and/or employment or voluntary work relevant to the subject area, particularly where this work has enhanced your knowledge, skills and understanding in Science.
