PGCE Secondary Science with Physics
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-01 | - |
2023-07-01 | 2023-04-28 |
2023-09-19 | 2023-05-25 |
2024-01-01 | - |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This PGCE program at London Metropolitan University prepares graduates to become qualified science and physics teachers for students aged 11-16. It emphasizes practical teaching experience through school placements, focuses on developing teaching strategies and pedagogical techniques, and is located in the multicultural city of London. Graduates are eligible for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have a high success rate in securing teaching positions within six months of graduating.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Trainees will collaborate on projects, engage in school-based work, and learn how to implement teaching and pupil assessments. The program leverages London's multicultural environment, providing trainees with experience teaching in diverse urban settings. Through placements at partner secondary schools, trainees will develop lesson plans and contribute to the development of students' scientific skills and knowledge. The program has received positive feedback from Ofsted, with inspectors noting: "Headteachers are particularly complimentary about the fact that the trainees and Newly Qualified Teachers are prepared well to meet the specific challenges of pupils in the context of London schools."
Key features of the program:
- Leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Focuses on teaching science and physics to students aged 11-16.
- Emphasizes practical teaching experience through school placements.
- Located in the multicultural city of London.
- Received positive feedback from Ofsted.
- Professionalism and Inclusive Practice (30 credits): Explores teacher professionalism, research engagement, and inclusive teaching practices.
- School Experience to Progress Point 2 (15 credits): Progresses trainees towards meeting the Core Content Framework requirements for teacher training and develops teaching skills.
- School Experience to Progress Point 5 (45 credits): Aims to achieve QTS or EYTS, further develop teaching skills, and ensure mastery of the relevant national curriculum areas.
- Typical duration: Full-time, one year.
- Location: Holloway, London.
- Entry requirements: UK degree (2.2 or equivalent) in physics or related subjects, literacy and numeracy tests, DBS certificate and Confirmation of Fitness to Teach, GCSE English and Mathematics grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Assessment
- Four assessment elements: School placements, Professional Practice Portfolio, Educational Research Assignment, and weekly reflections and online discussions.
- No formal examinations.
- Emphasis on feedback from peers, colleagues, and school placements.
Teaching
- Focus on collaborative learning, practical experience, and reflection.
- Led by experienced faculty with expertise in science education and pedagogy.
- Utilizes London's diverse learning environments to provide real-world teaching scenarios.
Careers
- Graduates are eligible for QTS and can pursue careers as science and physics teachers in secondary schools.
- The program prepares graduates for the challenges of teaching in London's diverse classrooms.
- London Met graduates have a high success rate in securing teaching positions within six months of graduating.
Other
- DfE bursaries up to £29,000 may be available for eligible candidates.
- The program emphasizes developing critically reflective practitioners.