Physical Education (PGCE)
Southampton, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 24,200 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Develop the knowledge and skills to become a qualified PE teacher on this PGCE Secondary training course in physical education. You’ll split your time between the University of Southampton and school placements as you learn how to work with pupils aged 11 to 16 (Key Stages 3 and 4). You’ll qualify to work as a teacher in state-maintained and special schools in England and Wales.
In this course, you’ll learn how to be a successful secondary school teacher specialising in physical education within the UK’s National Curriculum framework.
We’ll train you in the PE-specific skills and knowledge you’ll need to teach young people how to:
- Excel in a Range of Physical Activities
- Be Physically Active for Sustained Periods of Time
- Take Part in Competitive Sports and Activities
- Lead Healthy, Active Lives
You’ll also learn how to:
- Use Effective Teaching Methods and Resources
- Manage the Classroom
- Monitor and Assess Pupils
- Teach for Equality and Inclusion
The course is divided into 2 parts - school-based experience and University-based experience.
You'll spend time in 2 placement schools in the Southampton area, giving you the chance to experience lesson observation, team teaching, and working with small groups and whole classes
You’ll work closely with your subject mentor through your placements.
University-based work will prepare you for your placements, evaluate your school-based work, and develop key skills and good practice. Personal reflection and evaluation are a vital part of your training.
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Curriculum
This is a full-time course. You’ll study from September to June, with breaks at Christmas and Easter.
You’ll divide your time between the University and 2 placement schools.
The course consists of 4 compulsory modules. We assess 3 of them at master’s level, 1 at undergraduate level. You’ll need to pass the 3 master’s-level modules to gain your PGCE award.
Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn in this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You must study the following modules :
- Assignment 1 (Primary) Beginning to Understand Teaching
- Assignment 2 (Primary) Supporting Learning through an Intervention
- Assignment 3 (Primary) Enhancing Teaching and Learning
- Assignment 4 (Primary) Becoming a Teacher
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Career Opportunities
Successfully completing this course will give you Qualified Teacher Status in addition to your PGCE award. This means you'll be able to work in academies, state-maintained, independent and special schools in England and Wales.
We have high employment rates from our PGCE Secondary courses, with many trainees going on to work in our partnership schools.
If you choose to continue your studies, the credits you build up from your master’s-level modules can be put towards a future master’s degree qualification.
Program delivery
The learning activities for this course include the following:
- Workshops and Seminars
- Tutorials
- Group Activities
- Directed Study
- Independent Study and Research
- Conference Days
- Guest Speakers
Assessment
We’ll assess you using:
- Written Assignments
- A Presentation
- A Portfolio
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