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The James Webb Space Telescope: Inspiration and Context for Physics and Chemistry Teaching
This article from School Science Review, describes the design, delivery, evaluation and impact of a CPD course for physics and chemistry teachers. A key aim of the course was to use the context of the James Webb Space Telescope project to inspire teachers and lead to enriched teaching of STEM subjects.
The authors are:
- Dan Hillier, Manager, Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre, UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
- Tania Johnston, Education Officer, Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre, UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
- John Davies, Project Scientist, UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
This article is from School Science Review, March 2012, 93 (344),
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