Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) in Chemistry or Physics, Short Course Programme

This course is designed for those wishing to enhance their current subject knowledge before transferring to a PGCE or School Direct Training Programme.

We offer Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses in both Chemistry and Physics. If you would like to become a Chemistry or Physics teacher, are a graduate but do not have the relevant degree requirements, completion of a SKE in your chosen subject will permit you entry onto a PGCE or School Direct course.

Your experience could have been gained through holding an A-level in the subject, having an element of it in your degree course and / or occupational experience. The objective of the course is to ensure you have sufficient knowledge to begin initial teacher-training.

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Whether you opt for a Chemistry or Physics Subject Knowledge Enhancement course, you will experience a mix of theoretical and practical sessions on the subject. A variety of teaching strategies will be used with the emphasis on the development of practical investigative and group work, all with a problem-solving approach. Progress on each module will mostly be assessed through formal assignments. You will also spend a short time in school. For either subject you will also participate in sessions on the mathematical and ICT skills needed to become a teacher. These topics will be revisited and developed throughout the course.

Chemistry

Includes a mix of theoretical and practical sessions in Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. This also includes a student-led small scale research project that is based on a chemical theme.

Physics

Includes a mix of theoretical and practical sessions on Mechanics, Electricity, Waves, Astrophysics, Materials, Further Mechanics, Particle Physics, Fields, Nuclear Physics and Further Radio astronomy. This also includes a student-led small scale research project that is based on a Physics theme.

For both subjects, extra sessions on the mathematical and ICT skills needed to become a teacher are also taught. The subject knowledge, ICT and mathematical skills will be taught as a spiraling curriculum, where topics will be revisited and developed throughout the course.

Funding

SKE trainees may be entitled to a tax free bursary from the TDA. For further information please visit the Teaching Agency (formerly TDA) website.