Program Overview
This PGCE program qualifies you to teach secondary physics in England and Wales with a focus on sustainability education. It includes practical seminars, interactive discussions, teaching experience, and reflection, led by experienced science educators and school mentors. Graduates primarily enter teaching roles but also pursue careers in various fields utilizing their educational skills.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Develop your teaching skills and qualify as a secondary physics teacher on the highly regarded PGCE Secondary Education with Physics with Mathematics course at the Institute of Education. This Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary Science course leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), qualifying you to teach the 11-18 age group in secondary schools in England and Wales. The course is designed in collaboration with strong school partnerships to meet the needs of learners and the children they teach.
Outline:
The program includes:
- Practical seminars and workshops in purpose-built science laboratories
- Interactive and discussion-based techniques
- Planning and teaching small groups and whole classes
- Reflecting on and evaluating teaching
- Visits to schools and other education settings
Teaching:
- Taught by staff with national reputations as experts in science education
- Committed and experienced University-trained school mentors
Careers:
The majority of graduates go into schools and inspire children to develop into happy, confident, and well-informed individuals. Other alumni take their educational skills to the worlds of business, culture, art, healthcare, human resources, adult learning, and further varied fields.
Other:
- The course is linked with the Association for Science Education, the Royal Society of Chemistry, The Earth Science Teachers Association, and other academic departments within the University of Reading.
- The program emphasizes climate and sustainability education, with a focus on incorporating climate education into teaching across all levels and subjects.
- 98% of the research in the program is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
- New UK/Republic of Ireland students:
- £9,250
- New international students:
- £22,350
