New to teaching A level chemistry NY251 / B18
Summary
Are you starting out teaching A level chemistry? Even for teachers with a chemistry background it can be daunting to deliver for the first time. This course will support you with effective teaching and learning at AS and A level in chemistry. Common student misconceptions, as well as practical techniques and assessment will be investigated, with ample hands-on practice to hone your approach to student learning.
With much of chemistry centred around good experimental skills, this course will help teachers new to A level to lead and support outstanding practical chemistry, linking it to effective pedagogy within the subject.
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- develop your understanding of key concepts within advanced level chemistry
- identify student misconceptions through diagnostic questions
- enhance practical skills to ensure students gain mastery of core experimental techniques
- assess students competence in chemistry through a variety of means
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New to teaching A level chemistry - day 1 | 24 June 2019 | 10:30-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
| New to teaching A level chemistry - day 2 | 25 June 2019 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Centre |
| New to teaching A level chemistry - day 3 | 10 September 2019 | 10:30-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
| New to teaching A level chemistry - day 4 | 11 September 2019 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Centre |
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Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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