(Nottingham) Subject knowledge for physics teaching: Waves SK101 / NHAM24-25
Summary
This blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching waves at Key Stages 3 and 4.
Learning takes place over an 8-week period and includes the following:
- Full day face-to-face session.
- Two online webinars.
- Supported online study, including activities and quizzes.
- Face-to-face half day.
Topics covered are wave basics, reflection, refraction, the electromagnetic spectrum, sound waves and mathematical and practical approaches for teaching waves.
This course is only available for teachers in England who have QTS and do not have a physics ITT qualification.
Who is the course leader?
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Alison Loose
I have 22 years of experience teaching physics from KS3 to KS5 at various schools in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area. I am currently Lead...
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Outcomes
The SKPT blended learning CPD will:
- develop teaching skills and confidence.
- consider mathematical problem solving, conceptual challenges, practical work and pedagogical reflections.
- Delivered in a supportive learning network.
On completion of the course teachers can complete a Subject Knowledge Award accredited by the Institute of Physics.
Email skpt@ogdentrust.com for further information or if you have any questions.
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
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SKPT Full day face to face session | 09 October 2024 | 09:30-15:30 | The Nottingham Emmanuel School |
SKPT Half day face to face session | 04 December 2024 | 09:30-12:30 | The Nottingham Emmanuel School |
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Cost
State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£200.00 |
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Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£800.00 +VAT | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Outside the UK? Fee information
Check your school subsidy status
The subsidy value may be higher for your school or college.
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
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy, Eaton Road, Norwich NR4 6PP
Thomas Deacon Academy, Queen's Gardens, Peterborough PE1 2UW
Alexandra Park School, Bidwell Gardens, London N11 2AZ
Thornden School, Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2DW
Devonport High School for Boys, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 5QP
St John Fisher Catholic College, Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2SJ
Lampton Academy, Lampton Avenue, Hounslow TW3 4EP
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Abbey Place, Faversham ME13 7BQ
Fulneck School, Fulneck, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 8DS
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7EG
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, Frog Lane, Wigan WN1 1HQ
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