Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physics) drafted

Program Overview

Taught by an internationally recognized science education group, the program offers a strong research base, partnerships with over 150 schools, and a focus on developing critical thinking and engagement in students. Graduates are highly employable, with 95% securing teaching positions in the UK and abroad.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Key benefits:

• PGCE courses at King's are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

• Strong research base informs the course.

• Partnership with 150+ schools in London and beyond provides unique opportunities to teach diverse students.
• Preparing students to teach outside the classroom: Includes a field trip and opportunities to use London's resources for science teaching.
• 95% of graduates employed as ECTs in schools in the UK and abroad (2023).
• Two assessed pieces of coursework give you 60 Master's-level credits towards a Master's degree.

Outline:

Modules:

• Professional Practice in Education (45 credits): Covers teaching practice, including teaching and lesson planning (200-220 hours) and self-study (216 hours).
• School Data (15 credits): Includes lectures/seminars (10 hours) and self-study (140 hours).
• Studying Policy & Professional Practice (30 credits): Features lectures/seminars (25.5 hours) and self-study (274.5 hours).
• Focused Pedagogical Studies (30 credits): Consists of lectures/seminars (200 hours) and self-study (100 hours).

Teaching placements:

Approximately 120 days in secondary schools, including a short period in primary schools (4 days).

Learning commitment:

• Equivalent of 50+ days of academic sessions at King's.
• 5-7 one-to-one tutorials.
• Regular meetings with a mentor during placement.
• Written feedback on assignments within 4 weeks.

Assessment:

• Professional Practice in Education: Assessed through written portfolio documents and continuous assessment of teaching practice against the DfE's Core Content Framework.
Progress tracked through reports by placement school staff.
• Master's-level modules: Assessed by 6,000-word written assignments based on in-school research.
• School Data module: Assessed by an assignment on data collection methods in the school environment.

Teaching:

Teaching methods:

Seminars, self-study, academic sessions, one-to-one tutorials, teaching placements.

Faculty:

Internationally recognized science education group with extensive research experience.

Unique approaches:

Focus on research-informed teaching and practical approaches. Emphasis on developing critical thinking, creativity, and engagement in students.

Careers:

Some pursue careers in educational administration, advisory, or inspection services.

Other:

• Locations for lectures and seminars may vary depending on the module.
• Students organize their own placement at a state primary school.
• King's provides access to on-demand content, taster lectures, and talks from current staff and students.

UK:Full time: £9,250 per year (2024/25) International:Full time: £23,820 per year (2024/25)