PGCE Secondary - Physics at Durham University

Develop the skills to teach young learners about the workings of the physical world and equip them with the knowledge to connect scientific concepts to their surroundings. From planning engaging lessons and preparing a stimulating learning environment to motivating pupils and monitoring their progress, the PGCE Secondary - Physics equips you with the skills to inspire a curiosity about the physical world. So, whether you’re teaching about the atomic nucleus or the observable Universe, the techniques developed in the course will help you make physics accessible to pupils of all backgrounds.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Education  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The University-based sessions focus on a weekly specific pedagogical theme, integrated with sessions devoted to your subject specialism, delivered by subject specialists in the University and the school partnership. Compulsory modules include New Generation of Learners, Pedagogy Practice Inquiry, Curriculum Development in Practice.

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