Physics (Secondary PGCE - Graduates only)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: 2X6G | Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
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Secondary Physics with Science (PGCE)
In the modern world, some knowledge of science is essential for everyone. Everything we know about the universe, from how trees reproduce to the structure of the atom is the result of scientific research and experiment.
As a compulsory core subject in secondary education, as well as a required and significantly weighted subject for major entrance examinations, schools are inclined to assign considerable teaching hours to science teaching.
Delivered in the Environmental Lab in the IQ Building, our secondary physics programme supports you in using your passion and expertise for physics to inspire young people and complement their natural curiosity.
You may be the teacher that sparks the idea in a pupil’s mind which goes on to solving some of the world’s problems, and answers questions such as ‘where did the dinosaurs go?’
You will be prepared to teach the new Area of Learning and Experience: Science and Technology through to the GCSE and A level exam groups.
Together with university teacher educators and expert mentors, we will support you in becoming a Science teacher who is able to:
• reflect on practice gained through teaching experience in school;
• who can analyse that experience in the light of discussion with mentors and others,
• use research to inform and evaluate practice
• and raise standards of teaching and learning.
Science teachers are highly sought after by schools and colleges and demand is much greater than supply, therefore employability and promotional prospects are excellent.
The Welsh Government is currently offering tax free bursaries of up to £20 000 to study for a PGCE in Science. Find out more:
www.uwtsd.ac.uk/pgce/pgce-bursaries/"
Modules
The programme is full-time over 36 weeks.
Broadly, the programme comprises 12-weeks of university-based provision and 24 weeks based in school.
Level 6 Modules
Cycle 3 Core Studies: The Learner: who am I teaching? (30 credits; compulsory)
This module places the child/pupil at the centre of the programme. Understanding how a pupil learns, based on theories of learning, practice-related evidence and the place of health and wellbeing, is fundamental to effective teaching and learning. This module challenges assumptions and beliefs related to cultural diversity and the expectations of a normative model of child development.
This module also positions the teacher as a professional by considering safeguarding, child protection, contractual, pastoral and legal responsibilities.
The assessment component for this module is a written assignment (100%; equivalent to 5000 words).
Cycle 3 Professional and Pedagogic Studies: Leading the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits; compulsory)
Housed in this module is the explicit development of phase appropriate subject-knowledge and pedagogic content knowledge needed to effectively teach the curricular content of each area of learning and experience.
The module also explores the complex nature of the learning environment and the skills needed to manage learners, resources and other adults. The principles of planning, teaching and assessment for learning will be secured, and practical application evaluated. It is in this module that the two aspects of intellectual and experiential learning come together in the classroom and students are supported in their professional teaching experience by practicing teachers, peers and university-based tutors.
The assessment component for this module is a portfolio (100%; equivalent to 5000 words).
Level 7 Modules
Core Studies: Learners, Schools and Communities: where am I teaching? (30 credits; compulsory)
In this module, graduates study the importance of place and context; local and national. The transformative teacher looks beyond the classroom to the community where learners lead their lives and seeks to influence development in both. This means understanding the diverse nature of a community; the effect of poverty and social deprivation and how to use data to understand these issues further.
The assessment components for this module are an individual video (50%; 10 minutes) and a written report (50%; 2,500 words).
Professional and Pedagogic Studies: Researching the Learning: what, how and why am I teaching? (30 credits; compulsory)
In this module, the four dispositions of the research-ready teacher are explicitly explored: being sceptical; being ethical; being a skilled researcher, and being part of an enquiring profession. Student teachers join with practising teachings to form communities of inquiry where real life problems are identified in the classroom and researched through a close-to-practice approach. Different methodologies will be explored including lesson study, case study and small-scale action research.
The assessment component for this module is a research project (100%; 5000 words, with 1000 word equivalent allocated to the Ethics Form).
Assessment methods
Assessment
The programme offers 60 credits at Masters level and 60 credits at Graduate Level. These are awarded on successful completion of module assessments which include:
• Case studies
• Portfolios
• Video presentation
• Research Project
All assessments are closely linked to practice and are designed to offer you the opportunity to develop teaching and learning that has a positive impact on children and young people.
Award of QTS
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is awarded to those student teachers who have fully met the professional teacher standards for QTS.
http://learning.gov.wales/resources/collections/professional-standards?lang=en
This aspect of the programme is assessed through a portfolio of evidence and a professional dialogue with a specialist mentor and tutor.
The Education Workforce Council (the statutory body for teachers in Wales) has a very useful website:
www.ewc.wales"
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