PGDE Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Chemistry)

Think differently about teaching and stand in the classroom confident, experienced and equipped from day one. Overview If you want to make a career teaching Chemistry and science in secondary schools, this course is for you. Now is your opportunity to inspire young people with your enthusiasm and love of the subject. This new course is designed to blend knowledge, research and the experiences of successful teachers. This approach will help you grow your motivation, confidence and creativity to help you succeed in the classroom. We will also explore different teaching approaches and methodologies including interdisciplinary learning classroom research, and using technology for assessment and reflection. As a result, you will work not just with university tutors, but also the wider educational community and experts who will give you holistic advice and support on many issues affecting young people and school communities. Assessments You will be assessed in a variety of ways across four academic modules, from critical reflection to literature reviews. On placement, you will also complete formal classroom observations, which will assess your placement time as a whole. You will also complete classroom-based research that will contribute to a formal report, and attend a practitioner conference where your projects will be presented.