| Unit name | Physics Education 333 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS39332 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Nick Brook |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Normally 120 cp of Level 2 units taken as a Physics or joint programme with Physics |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides an opportunity for final year BSc students to gain experience of physics education through a teaching and mentoring scheme with science teachers in local schools. Each student will work for half a day each week from weeks 1 to 20. The class will be one from key stage 2 to sixth form. Students will be selected for their commitment and suitability for working in schools. They will be given a range of responsibilities including assisting in classrooms and self-originated special projects. Students will undertake: an induction and skills training workshop; placement in a school; an initial visit to negotiate details of tutoring with teacher; a special project; ongoing collection of evidence and reviewing of experiences; summative reporting. In addition to providing a valuable learning experience, the scheme will put vital role models into schools and encourage students to consider careers in Physics education.
