Introductory description

Blended model of distance learning, workshops and seminars within the university and at school-based “Subject Hubs of Excellence”. Equivalent to 60 hours.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

The Secondary PGCE Subject Studies module has been developed to support the professional
practice of students, as undertaken in their school setting, as they work towards meeting the
Teachers’ Standards. It is designed to heighten students’ awareness of the pedagogy of their
subject area and enable them to adopt a range of approaches and strategies to ensure that their
teaching is sufficiently diverse to challenge or support as appropriate. It is also designed to ensure
that students have a broad understanding of issues in their subject(s), beyond those they may
encounter in their school setting. This will enable them to combine theory with practice and
systematically evaluate and reflect on action taken, thus ensuring that students (trainee teachers)
emerge from their PGCE as effective, competent and professionally aware educators in their
subject area.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• LO1 Show understanding of recent and current developments in teaching and learning in Physical Education.
• LO2 Identify and critically evaluate the key principles underpinning leading edge approaches, methods and debates in the teaching and learning of Physical Education.
• LO3 Actively engage with and critically analyse current theories and practices in teaching Physical Education.
• LO4 Explore a range of relevant educational themes within the context of teaching Physical Education, including: inter- cultural awareness and cultural entitlement.
• LO5 Demonstrate the acquisition of and critical engagement with practical classroom skills.
• LO6 Critically reflect on the knowledge and appropriate pedagogic skills and knowledge needed for a rigorous and innovative approach to teaching Physical Education.

Indicative reading list

Capel, S. (ed.), Learning to teach physical education in the secondary school: A companion to school experience, 2nd
E. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Capel, S., Leask, M. & Turner, T. (eds.), Learning to teach in the secondary school: A companion to school experience,
4th E. London: Routledge.
Capel, S. & Piotrowski, S. (eds.), Issues in physical education. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Bailey, R. P. (ed.) Physical education for learning. A guide for secondary schools. Continuum, London. 288.
Macfadyen, T. & Campbell, C. (2005), An investigation into the teaching styles of secondary school physical education
teachers. In: BERA 2005 Conference Paper.
Capel, S. (ed.), Learning to teach physical education in the secondary school: A companion to school experience, 2nd
E. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Capel, S. & Piotrowski, S. (eds.), Issues in physical education. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Bailey, R. P. (ed.) Physical education for learning. A guide for secondary schools. Continuum, London. 288.
Bailey, R. (2001), Teaching physical education, London: Kogan Page Ltd
Bruner, J. (1966), Towards a theory of instruction, New York: W.W. Norton.
Burton, D. (2005), “Ways Pupils Learn”, In: Capel, S., Leask, M. & Turner, T. (eds.), Learning to teach in the secondary
school: A companion to school experience, 4th E. London: Routledge. 8-17.
Capel, S. & Gervis, M. (2005), “Motivating Pupils”, In: Capel, S., Leask, M. & Turner, T. (eds.), Learning to teach in the
secondary school; A companion to school experience. 4th E. London: RoutledgeFalmer. 120-135.
Capel, S. (2000), “Approaches To Teaching Games”, In: Capel, S. & Piotrowski, S. (eds.), Issues in physical education.
London: RoutledgeFalmer. 81-98.
Capel, S., Whitehead, M. & Zwozdiak-Myers, P. (2004), “Developing And Maintaining An Effective Learning
Environment”, In Capel, S. (ed) Learning to teach physical education in the secondary school; a companion to school
experience, 2nd E. Oxon: RoutledgeFalmer. 102-119.
Gardner, H. (1993), Frames of mind: the theory of multiple intelligence, 2nd E. London: Fontana.
Gower, C. (1997), “Planning In PE”, In: Capel, S. (ed.), Learning to teach physical education in the secondary school: A
companion to school experience, 2nd E. London: RoutledgeFalmer. 27-50.
Ireson, J. (2005), “Cognitive Development”, In: Capel, S., Leask, M. & Turner, T. (eds.), Learning to teach in the
secondary school: A companion to school experience, 4th E. London: Routledge. 184-199.
Lavin, J (ed) (2008), Creative Approaches to Teaching Physical Education, London: Routledge.
Lawrence, J., Capel, S. & Whitehead, M. (2004), “Lesson Organisation And Management”, In
Capel, S. (ed) Learning to teach physical education in the secondary school; a companion to school experience, 2nd E.
Oxon: RoutledgeFalmer. 79-102.
Leask, M. & Pachler, N. (1999), Learning to teach using ICT in the secondary school. London: Routledge.
Macfadyen, T. (2010), Planning for learning. In: Bailey, R. P. (ed.) Physical education for learning. A guide for
secondary schools. Continuum, London. 288.
MacFadyen, T. & Bailey, R. (2002), Teaching physical education 11-16. London: Continuum.
MacGilchrist, B., Myers, K. & Reed, J. (1997), The intelligent school. London: Paul Chapman.
Marsden E (2010), ‘Observation of Pupils in Physical Education’ In Capel S and Whitehead M (eds), Learning to Teach
Physical Education in the Secondary School: A companion for school experience, Abingdon: Routledge.
McCormick, J. & Leask, M. (2005), “Teaching Styles”, In: Capel, S., Leask, M. & Turner, T. (eds.), Learning to teach in
the secondary school: A companion to school experience, 4th E. London: Routledge. 276-291.
Pachler, N. (1999), “Theories of learning and ICT”, In: Leask, M. & Pachler, N. (eds.), Learning to teach using ICT in the
secondary school. London: Routledge. 3-18.
Petty, G. (1998), Teaching today – a practical guide, 2nd E. Stanley Thornes.
Sports Council (1995a) Young People and Sport: National Survey Selected Findings, London: Sports Council.
Sports Council (1995b) Young People and Sport in England 1994, London: Sports Council.
Whitehead, M. & Zwozdiak-Myers, P. (1997), “Designing teaching approaches to achieve intended learning
outcomes”, In: Capel, S. (ed.), Learning to teach physical education in the secondary school: A companion to school
experience, 2nd E. London: RoutledgeFalmer. 141- 152.

Subject specific skills

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Transferable skills

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