The Welsh physics teachers conference - Brecon 2024 NW300 / F24

Start date
4 Oct 24
Duration
1 Day
Location
Christ College, Brecon, Powys LD3 8AF View on Google Map

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Summary

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:

The day will involve key note talks and a choice of highly engaging workshops. Teachers will be asked to register for workshops directly with the Institute of Physics. Technicians attending will have a bespoke programme. Suitable for secondary Physics teachers and technicians.

Who is it for?

KS3, KS4 & KS5 Teachers and Technicians

What topics are covered?

Physics

How will you learn?

Face to face

How long is this course?

1 day

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

The day will provide teachers:

  • with an understanding of the inspection framework
  • an update of GCSE/GCE Physics
  • with ideas of how to make teaching Physics more dynamic

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
The Welsh physics teachers conference - Brecon 202404 October 202409:00-15:00Christ College

Notes

Morning sessions:

0945-1020:  'Developments in the Space Sector within Wales'. ‘Neil Monterio  Space Forge

1020-1115: ‘GCSE and GCE Physics Update’ - Helen Francis, Domain Leader, Maths and Science, WJEC

1115-1215: ‘Reflections from a Physicist’ - Sir Keith Burnett President of the IOP

 

Afternoon sessions:

'DIY Demos' Matthew Lewis Hawarden High School 

'Using technology to enhance Physics lessons' Ed Male - Ysgol Henry Tudor

'Planet Earth and our local neighbourhood' David Farley IOP

'Physics in the Freezer' David Williams Bristol

'From Deep Space to Deep impact'  Prof Paul Roche - Cardiff University

National Space Academy - Steffan Tudor - Ysgol Glan Clwyd

'Novel demonstrations on a shoe string budget' Dr Dan Jones Monmouth School for Boys

'Solving problems with Isaac  Physics' Ingrid Murray Teacher Support Manager. Isaac Physics 

‘Turbo Charge your Physics explanations’ – Dr Panos Athanasopoulos, Head of Physics, Prestatyn High School KS5

‘5 of the Big Mistakes teachers make in GCSE Physics’ – Lewis Matheson  'A level Physics online'

‘Using Physics to address children's climate anxiety’ - Dan Cottle Birmingham University

'Inspiring curiosity about sustainable energy by using  the Megawatt Card game' Miguel Trenkel Lopez

 

Any queries, please email:

jennifer.morris@techniquest.org or andrea@techniquest.org

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity feeFreeSubsidy available*£120.00
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity feeFree

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