PGCE Secondary Education Chemistry
University of Gloucestershire
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PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

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You’ll learn how to teach key concepts of chemistry through exploring ways in which the curriculum can be delivered. Subject sessions will take place in a laboratory classroom to encourage modelling of classroom teaching skills and active exploration and trialling of common enquiry types.You’ll look at how to decolonise the science curriculum and embed sustainability issues, while appreciating how young people develop key concepts over time, identified within statutory guidance and GCSE ...Read more

You’ll learn how to teach key concepts of chemistry through exploring ways in which the curriculum can be delivered. Subject sessions will take place in a laboratory classroom to encourage modelling of classroom teaching skills and active exploration and trialling of common enquiry types.You’ll look at how to decolonise the science curriculum and embed sustainability issues, while appreciating how young people develop key concepts over time, identified within statutory guidance and GCSE specifications.You’ll develop a critical understanding of how to design sequences of learning to support and encourage pupil progress. You will also be introduced to essential aspects of Biology and Physics, so that you’re prepared to teach science across the curriculum.There are many opportunities to observe excellent practice, working alongside teachers and pupils in a range of school settings. In addition to the focus at Key Stages 3 and 4, you’ll gain an insight into KS2 transition and KS5 teaching. You’ll develop research-informed understanding of curriculum design and have an excellent understanding of safeguarding practice. Through careful reflection and target-setting you will be supported to become increasingly adaptive to a range of student needs.

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85/279
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42nd
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72nd
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Entry requirements

An honours degree, normally at 2.2 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

If you do not hold a 2.2 or above, we may be able to consider your application but will require additional information.

If you do not hold a degree in a relevant subject we will be able to consider your application if you have other qualifications, such as A Levels or postgraduate qualifications in the subject.

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£9,535 per year

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Accommodation: 158 per week to 253 per week (self-contained studio).

£17,950 per year

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Accommodation: 158 per week to 253 per week (self-contained studio).

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