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University of Greenwich: Secondary PGCE with QTS* (11-19) (Provider-led) (Science with Physics)

Institution University of Greenwich
Department School of Education
Web http://www.gre.ac.uk
Email courseinfo@gre.ac.uk
Telephone 020 8331 9000
Study type Taught

Summary

As a physics teacher, you will share your knowledge and enthusiasm with secondary school pupils and promote an interest in science. Begin your training at Greenwich.

Greenwich’s Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) prepares you to become a science teacher at secondary school level, specialising in physics. Colleagues will share research-led experience to support the teaching of physics in secondary schools You will focus on addressing the needs of pupils aged 11-16 and beyond, working alongside experienced trainers from the Institute of Physics, who can provide ideas on engaging students in science.

You will also develop your expertise, practical knowledge, and theoretical understanding of science and whilst with us, you will develop your teaching skills, learning how to address the needs of secondary school pupils at Key Stage 3 and 4. Our lectures delivered by experts in their field will help you widen your individual skills, expertise, and background knowledge in your subject specialism. We'll build on your natural flair, so you successfully engage with young students.

"Subject tutors are credible and knowledgeable in their fields. Additionally, an extensive range of expert colleagues, many of whom trained at the university themselves, contribute to the delivery of the programme. Trainees are given ample opportunity to put their learning into practice through the ongoing school-based element of their course. This ensures that trainee teachers make a highly confident start to their careers in teaching." (Ofsted, 2023).

By the end of the course, you will be formally assessed against the Teachers’ Standards to gain Qualified Teacher Status* in addition to the PGCE qualification.

*University of Greenwich sets and receives fees, delivers the programme, provides wellbeing support, and makes the academic award. University of Derby co-designs and accredits the curriculum, and recommends the QTS award.

What you should know about this course - Strong student support and good reputation.

  • Decolonised curriculum that promotes equality diversity and inclusion.

  • Strong partnership with schools and providing trainees who are employed by the schools with good employability.

  • Well experienced tutors in various fields and links to external subject specific organisations.

  • Research-informed pedagogy helping trainees to link theory to their practice. 

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE

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