AA/AS in Physics Pedagogy

This programme educates physics teachers who combine firm professional values with strong subject knowledge, in response to reforms in general education. Students gain a broad grounding in physical science and in modern approaches to teaching it. The subject core covers higher mathematics, mechanics, thermal physics, electromagnetism, optics, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, statistical physics and electronics. Trainees learn to plan, run and assess physics lessons, carry out laboratory experiments, and use teaching software such as PhET and GeoGebra. Theory, laboratory work, teaching practice and educational research are combined throughout the course. The course is arranged by credit over eight semesters, moving from general education to core science and then to teaching-method modules. The page presents the programme overview, learning objectives, expected outcomes and the credit structure, so applicants can see how the course is organised before applying.