Chemistry for non-specialists - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLY NN514

This online professional development course will focus on key concepts in chemistry that are taught at key stage 3, and some at key stage 4.

Summary

Using established knowledge on how these concepts can be taught successfully, as well as common misconceptions, course participants will learn strategies for immediate classroom use.

Who is it for?

Post-primary science teachers, e.g. science teachers, heads of department from Northern Ireland ONLY

What topics are covered?

Physics

How will you learn?

Remotely

How long is this course?

1 day

Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Underpin their chemistry teaching with theoretical principles,
  • Experience strategies and resources for teaching about chemical concepts,
  • Learn about common misconceptions that children develop, and how to deal with them,
  • Learn everyday contexts which can enrich the teaching of chemistry and make it more relevant
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