Secondary Education with Science and Maths (with QTS)
Plymouth Marjon University
UCAS Code: SSAM | Bachelor of Education (with Honours) - BEd (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Excluding General Studies
30-42 Level 3 Credits at Merit or Distinction, with a minimum of 18 level 3 credits at Distinction
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This BEd (Hons) Secondary Education with Sciences and Maths (with QTS) will provide you with a direct route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and an opportunity to explore your favourite subject specialism in depth. In just three years you'll be ready to join the highly rewarding career of teaching as a science and maths teacher.
Throughout the course, you will engage in learning around our three key themes:
• The professional role of the developing teacher,
• Development of teaching and learning, and
• Curriculum and specialisms.
You will learn to be a specialist science and maths teacher and will undertake research into a self-selected area of specialism. Your learning experiences will be varied, including the exploration of topics through lectures, practical workshops, seminars, school-based training, and fieldwork activities.
You will develop a wide range of subject knowledge - including biological, physical, and chemical sciences and real-world maths - to help you to encourage all pupils to become engaged with and curious about the world around them. You'll gain knowledge of your pupils’ learning and development along with the professional attributes you'll need to become a great teacher. You'll develop a deep knowledge of your subject and the ability to pass your passion for sciences and maths to your pupils. Innovative and practical teaching practices will enable you to instil curiosity and teach the application of science and maths to your pupils, promoting a life-long love of learning.
Through practice-based modules conducted within a variety of school settings, you will learn and be able to observe education theory in action. By participating in a range of placements at our partnership schools and in other educational settings, trainees enjoy ample contact with qualified teachers and pupils. During these modules, you will learn from expert practitioners and engage with current educational issues and debates
In parallel with in-depth studies of the latest pedagogical theories and policies, along with self-led independent research, you’ll also get the essential practice required to earn QTS.
Additionally, all BEd students can join the Primary Science Enhancement Award scheme (PSEA). The PSEA, developed by the Primary Science Teaching Trust, gives trainee teachers the opportunity to increase their understanding and experience of teaching and learning in primary science. In the recent pilot, it was found that trainees reported increased confidence to teach science, and a greater awareness of where to find support for this.
**Why study at Marjon?**
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Modules
Level 4
Becoming a Teacher (SCNC01) 20
Science: the art of systematic study 20
Making maths meaningful 20
Learning in a digital world 20
Chemical and Biological sciences 20
Physical and mathematical sciences 20
Level 5
Curriculum and Pedagogy (SCND01) 40
Biological sciences – the study of life 20
Chemical science – the substance of the matter 20
Physical Sciences – ‘Nothing happens until something moves’ 20
Promoting Creativity through mathematics 20
Level 6
Secondary Education, Schools,
Learners and Teachers (SCNH01) 40
Current issues in Education (SCNH02) 20
Digging deeper – mastery and learning 20
Research in Education (SCNH04) 40
Assessment methods
Assessment relates to your development of practice in school. Includes portfolios, presentations, essays, blogs, portfolios, exams, practical skills assessment, teaching practice and a final research project.
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