New to teaching A level chemistry NY251 / A19

Start date
6 Nov 19
Duration
4 Days
Location
National STEM Learning Centre, University of York, York YO10 5DD How to find us

Summary

Are you starting out in teaching A level chemistry?  Even for teachers with chemistry background it can be daunting the first time to teach. 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 students teaching and learning.

With much of chemistry centred around good experimental skills, this course will help teachers new to A level to develop, 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

DateTimeLocation
New to teaching A level chemistry - day 106 November 201910:30-19:00National STEM Learning Centre
New to teaching A level chemistry - day 207 November 201909:00-15:00National STEM Learning Centre
New to teaching A level chemistry - day 325 February 202010:30-19:00National STEM Learning Centre
New to teaching A level chemistry - day 426 February 202009:00-15:00National STEM Learning Centre

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Additional information

Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.

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