PGCE in Secondary Education (Science with Physics) with recommendation for QTS

This course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to teach science and the ability to: Demonstrate an understanding of the vital role of the teacher and the school in ensuring excellence in the educational experiences of young people, Undertake professional practice which enables you to evidence the Teachers’ Standards which facilitate the award of Qualified Teacher Status, Understand the relationships between Education and science within current national and government frameworks, and critically reflect on the impact of these in the work of schools and the educational experiences of young people, Recognise the contribution that science as part of the whole school curriculum makes to the development of the individual learner and groups of learners, Think critically about what it means to be scientifically educated and how this informs curriculum planning and design within the subject area, Apply a thorough knowledge and understanding of science (Physics) National Curriculum to the planning of curriculum experiences for pupils in school, Demonstrate competence and confidence in your ability to teach across the contexts for pupil learning in the mathematics National Curriculum range and content, applying principles of continuity and progression, Use subject knowledge and relevant course specifications to plan and deliver the 14-16 curriculum including examination and vocational courses, Demonstrate an understanding of the subject knowledge and specification requirements for the 16-19 curriculum, Utilise a range of teaching strategies to meet the identified learning needs of a wide range of pupils, Utilise a range of resources, including information and communication technology, to enhance pupil learning in physics, Understand the importance of safe practice and safeguarding and apply these in working with young people both within and beyond lessons, Use a wide range of class management strategies to maximise pupil learning, Understand the principles of inclusion and apply these to ensure equality of opportunity for all pupils in the subject area, Understand national frameworks for assessment within the subject area and use these to support the recording and analysis of data, and the subsequent use of this to plan the next phase of learning, Raise the status of the subject area by demonstrating high standards of professionalism at all times, Understand the crucial role of professional learning for the teacher, the pupils and schools. A Brunel PGCE with recommendation for QTS is a recognised symbol of high quality Initial Teacher Education. This is demonstrated by our outstanding employment rates over time and feedback from alumni student teachers, our partnership schools and Ofsted inspectors. Many of our students go on to work in our partnership schools and many in schools where they undertook a placement experience.