Module manager: Dr Alison Voice
Email: A.M.Voice@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
This module has an independent application and enrolment system – you cannot enrol online. How to Apply: You will find all the necessary details and links on the MyCareer Students into Schools Scheme page: https://mycareer.leeds.ac.uk/leap/placements.html?page=schemes&id=20&service=Careers%20Service There are 4 elements to the application: Email the module leader - Express your interest in the module Complete the application Form – Find on the relevant opportunity on MyCareer If your application is shortlisted, then you will be sent information on next steps to organise: References DBS Check Applications open on 13th May 2025 Applications close at 17.00 on 20th June. If you have any questions, please email sis@leeds.ac.uk
| PHYS3181 | Group Industrial Project |
| PHYS3300 | Extended Project Abroad |
| PHYS5182M | Advanced Group Industrial Project |
| PHYS5440M | Advanced Physics in Schools |
| PHYS9001 | Year Abroad for MPhys Students |
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module gives students the chance to understand and experience what it is like to teach physics. By undertaking a placement or teaching activities they can develop skills utilised in the teaching profession. And while not exclusively for students considering a career in teaching, it can help them decide, and advantage them in this career route.
Students will be able to demonstrate application, synthesis and evaluation of physics teaching material suitable for secondary school pupils through:
1. Providing a coherent view of activities undertaken, written in formal English with illustrations, figures and references to literature sources as necessary.
2. Writing a concise account of current issues within physics teaching
3. Delivering a presentation of activities undertaken and answering related questions.
4. managing time and delivering work to deadlines.
We envisage that students taking this module:
- will be placed within a local secondary school/6th form college with a specific remit to help organise Physics activities
- will organise Physics-based project(s) with the aim of promoting the excitement of Physics.
The specifics for each student will be decided in consultation between the student, host school teacher and the academic staff liaison.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Private study hours | 133 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 148 | ||
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Written Report on Project | 50 |
| Presentation | Presentation on Project | 25 |
| Reflective log | Learning Log Summary reflecting on experiences | 25 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, but no repeat placement can be guaranteed. Students must submit a serious attempt at all assessments for this module to pass this module overall.
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 09/05/2025
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