Course Overview
They are committed to creative and interactive approaches to teaching science to promote student engagement and learning. Students will acquire a critical understanding of current debates and issues relating to physics and mathematics education, and will be guided and supported in developing their subject knowledge. We expect students to engage with reading and research into science and mathematics education and to regularly reflect upon their progress, towards meeting the teaching standards across the 11-16 age range. Students undertake two level 7 (Master-s-level) modules of 30 credits each, totaling 60 credits. These can be carried forward onto full Master-s programmes at the IOE. The Secondary PGCE consists of three core modules: two Master-s-level (level 7) modules, which are assessed through written assignments, and the Professional Practice module, which is assessed by the observation of practical teaching in placement schools. Completion of the Professional Practice module and the two level 7 (Master-s level) modules (60 credits) will result in the award of a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE). Completion of the Professional Practice module and one or two level 6 (undergraduate/Bachelor-s level) modules, will lead to the Professional Graduate Certificate of Education (PgCE).