Teaching Physics Through Work Experience in School

Cod y Modiwl: PH34410
Teitl y Modiwl: Teaching Physics Through Work Experience in School
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Huw Morgan
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): FG34410
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Placement Diary: (10 x 500 words, total 5000 words)	60%
Asesiad Semester	Lesson plan and reflection: 2000 Words	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Placement Diary: (10 x 500 words, total 5000 words)	60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Lesson plan and reflection: 2000 Words	40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamentals of teaching physics in a school.
Demonstrate understanding of the communication and demonstration of physics concepts on a level suitable for school children.
Demonstrate organisational and reflection skills in keeping a diary of activities during the school placement, showing development during the semester.
Prepare and implement a specific teaching activity aimed at supporting teaching at the school.
Be aware of the importance of STEM teaching and the challenges involved.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module gives an opportunity for Physics undergraduates to gain valuable work experience in a school.
There will be a short formal information/training session prior to the school placement. During the school placement, the students will initially observe and record various teaching sessions. Over the course of the semester they will progress to some supervised teaching activities at an appropriate level.
Places on the module may be limited due to placement and resources availability and are also subject to DBS checks for each student. The module depends on the circumstances of Covid and possible limitations in schools. Interested students should contact the module coordinator before selecting the module at pre-registration.

Cynnwys

There is no formal syllabus. The students will:
- attend a short formal information session
- gain experience in a local school: 10 half-days under the mentoring of a teacher
- observe teaching sessions
- conduct small-scale teaching activities, including planning and reflection
- plan, implement and reflect on a teaching session under appropriate supervision
The module is assessed through a diary of lesson observations (which includes attendance record), and a planned teaching activity.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Oral and written communication skills central to the student’s teaching activities, as well as their assessment.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	This module is specifically designed to prepare students to a career in teaching.
Datrys Problemau	Central in physics and essential for teaching physics in schools.
Gwaith Tim	Central to the expectations of the student at their school placement, in engaging with their mentor and other school staff.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	The diary, as well as the expectations of their school mentors, will encourage continuous development of their performance.
Rhifedd	Central to teaching physics in schools.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Design and implementation of experiments at a level appropriate for schools.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The student will research information on the subject, using the library and internet.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	The student must research information for their assessments using the internet (e.g. preparing appropriate activities for teaching).

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