Subject Leader's Development Day RC227 / B27
Summary
Explore the key issues affecting secondary science, through a series of presentations and workshops. Network, share and develop ideas and discuss best practice with other secondary science teachers and heads of department.Please see the listings on the right to find more detail about the focus in your locality.
This course will be taking place at the Jenny Lind Building:
The Jenny Lind BuildingFarrier StWorcester WR1 3BZ
A teacher release payment of £84.00 is available for this course. Please email slp@bishopchalloner.sch.uk for more details.
Who is it for?
Secondary subject leaders
What topics are covered?
What does literacy look like in science?
“In correlational studies of science learning, the strongest and most consistent predictor of pupils’ scientific attainment has undoubtedly been how literate they are.”
Karen and Amanda will look at relevant research and provide simple examples of how to support students and teachers in developing literacy in science lessons.
There will be an opportunity to share what you are doing in your schools to help students get to grips with literacy in a science context.
Leadership of Science
This session will involve discussions about how to support your staff (and it’s not about chocolate but that helps!), having effective meetings both formal and informal, evaluating your curriculum, thinking about stretch and challenge opportunities and science enrichment.
Key insights from:
The 2024 Science Education tracker – what is relevant to us?
KS2 – what do we need to know and consider for September
Ofsted
Sharing best practice
Theme - practical work
How long is this course?
One day.
Who is the course leader?
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Amanda Clegg
I have been a practising science teacher for over thirty years, many of these were also as a senior leader. I enjoyed being a Head teacher but have...
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Outcomes
You will be able to:
- discuss current good practice in secondary science
- network with colleagues from across your area
- reflect on ways to translate ideas to your school context and plan for action
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Secondary science conference | 25 June 2024 | 09:00-15:30 | University of Worcester |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£120.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£200.00 +VAT |
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
University of Bedfordshire, Bedford Campus, Bedford, Bedford MK41 9EA
University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road, Walsall WS1 3BD
Orton Hall School, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7DN
Plumpton Racecourse Ltd, Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton BN73AL
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RU
Keele University, Keele University, Staffordshire ST5 5BG
AstraZeneca Discovery Centre, 1 Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus CB2 0AA
AstraZeneca Discovery Centre, 1 Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus CB2 0AA
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Birmingham B14 7EG
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7EG
St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood WD3 6EW
National STEM Centre, University of York, York YO10 5DD
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Birmingham B14 7EG
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Harwell Oxford OX11 0QX
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