PGCE - Secondary - Science: Biology PGCE

<strong>Train to become a qualified biology teacher in a secondary school. You’ll learn to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils to pursue the sciences.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Overview</strong><br/>Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become an inspirational biology teacher with varied school placements, interactive lesson simulations and tailored tutor support.<br/><br/>At Worcester, you’ll gain experience through placement in two different secondary school environments, teaching a range of secondary year groups, whilst receiving support from a subject mentor and University tutors.<br/><br/>When not on placement, you’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops and interactive subject sessions. During these interactive sessions, our tutors will model effective teaching and classroom management strategies in our science labs. Youll learn how practical work and interactive approaches foster a love of biology. You’ll also get the opportunity to select one of our enhancement activities, these allow you to pursue a subject thats important to you – from Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to climate change.<br/><br/>Beyond the classroom, we’ll enrich your subject knowledge based on the biology curriculum. Youll develop your digital technology skills for data logging, learn how plan for pupil safety during investigations and receive professional support from the Royal Society of Biology.<br/><br/>When you successfully complete the course, youll be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). QTS is awarded by the Teaching Regulation Agency in England.<br/><br/><strong>Placements</strong><br/>You’ll complete a minimum of 120 days of placement, teaching biology in two different schools, so you can experience a wide range of age groups and learning environments. There will also be additional school visit days where you can explore practical strategies for the classroom, with opportunities to practice, rehearse and then implement in school.<br/><br/>We have a strong relationship with over 100 partnership schools, where you will be supported by subject specialist mentors. School mentors are experienced teachers who we work with to make sure you get the highest quality, placement experience.