PGCE Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) degree

The aims of this module are for the student to: (a) gain a systematic understanding of the wider professional requirements of teachers in secondary schools; (b) develop critical awareness of contemporary whole school issues informed by professional practice; (c) critically appraise policy and research related to the wider professional development of new teachers; (d) address the requirements of the Teachers' Standards (Department for Education, 2011).

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the module students should have knowledge and understanding of the wider professional requirements of secondary school teachers, and professional development needs associated with these contemporary whole school issues.

On completion of the module students should be able to:
- Reflect on contemporary whole school issues and the wider professional requirements of teachers in secondary schools
- Appraise their own professional development needs in relation to these wider professional requirements
- Evaluate pedagogical literature and methodologies in relation to whole school policies and practices within secondary school contexts
- Communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing
- Manage resources and time
- Work independently
- Participate constructively in groups
- Use information technology.

Assessment

100% coursework consisting of:

• Reflective essay (60%)
• Report (40%)

The aims of this module are for the student to: (a) systematically develop the subject knowledge, understanding and skills required of a specialist teacher of Physical Education in a secondary school; (b) develop critical awareness of contemporary subject-related issues informed by literature and professional practice; (c) critically appraise current professional development needs and strategies to meet them; (d) address the requirements of the Teachers' Standards (Department for Education, 2011).

Intended learning outcomes 

On completion of the module students should have knowledge and understanding of:
- The subject content of Physical Education within the realms of the National Curriculum and the secondary school context
- Contemporary subject-specific issues within the wider context of education
- Common professional development needs of Physical Education trainees and strategies to meet them

On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Evaluate pedagogical literature and methodologies in relation to planning and delivering subject-specific lessons, and assessing pupil learning
- Reflect on contemporary subject-specific issues within the wider context of education
- Select strategies to meet their own current professional development needs
- Communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing
- Manage resources and time
- Work independently
- Participate constructively in groups
- Use information technology.

Assessment 

100% coursework consisting of:

• Coursework essay (50%)
• Coursework essay (50%)

The aims of this module are for the student to: (a) develop comprehensive subject knowledge, understanding and skills required of a specialist teacher of Physical Education in a secondary school; (b) develop critical awareness of contemporary subject issues and new insights informed by literature and professional practice; (c) critically appraise their current and future professional development needs and determine strategies to meet them; (d) address the requirements of the Teachers' Standards (Department for Education, 2011).

Intended learning outcomes 

On successful completion of the module students should have knowledge and understanding of:
- The subject content of Physical Education within the realms of the National Curriculum and the secondary school context, including the requirements for related academic and vocational courses
- Contemporary subject-specific issues within the wider context of education
- The professional development needs of Physical Education trainees/teachers and strategies to meet them

On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Evaluate pedagogical literature and methodologies in relation to effective planning and delivery of subject-specific schemes and units of work and assessment of pupil learning
- Reflect on contemporary subject-specific issues within the wider context of education
- Determine strategies to meet their own current and future professional development needs
- Prepare to teach their subject safely and effectively within a secondary school context
- Evaluate the impact on pupil learning
- Communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing
- Manage resources and time
- Work independently
- Participate constructively in groups
- Use information technology effectively
- Assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others.

Assessment 

100% coursework consisting of:

• Poster presentation (30%)
• Portfolio (70%)

The aims of this module are for the student to: (a) be introduced to the teaching skills necessary to qualify as a specialist teacher of Physical Education in a secondary school; (b) develop basic teaching competences detailed within the Teachers' Standards (Department for Education, 2011).

Intended learning outcomes 

On completion of the module students should have knowledge and understanding of:
- Their subject within a secondary school context
- Contemporary subject-specific educational issues within a secondary school context

On completion of the module students should be able to:
- Plan, deliver and assess pupil learning
- Apply their generic and subject-specific knowledge and understanding in a practical setting
- Teach their subject safely within a secondary school context
- Communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing
- Manage resources and time
- Recognise and manage personal emotions and stress
- Work independently
- Work as a member of a team
- Assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others
- Use information technology effectively.

Assessment 

100% coursework 

The aims of this module are for the student to: (a) develop the teaching skills necessary to qualify as a specialist teacher of Physical Education in a secondary school; (b) meet teaching competences detailed within the Teachers' Standards (Department for Education, 2011).

Intended learning outcomes 

On successful completion of the module students have knowledge and understanding of:
- Their subject, sufficient to teach it effectively within a secondary school context
- Contemporary subject-specific educational issues, sufficient to contribute effectively to teaching within a secondary school context

On completion of the module students should be able to:
- Effectively deliver lessons to pupils
- Effectively assess pupil learning
- Teach their subject safely and effectively within a secondary school context
- Communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing
- Manage resources and time
- Recognise and manage personal emotions and stress
- Work independently
- Work as a member of a team
- Be self-reliant
- Assess the relevance and importance of the ideas of others
- Take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development
- Use information technology effectively.

Assessment 

100% coursework (Observed classroom performance)