Physics for Non Specialists NN224
Summary
This course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching physics to increase confidence in their own physics subject knowledge, as well as providing a range of ideas for how to teach topics with pupils. The course will unpick key concepts and provide teaching approaches linked to a range of fundamental physics ideas.
Session timings will be confirmed nearer the time. Please contact Gill Humes if you have any questions.
Dates for day 3 for this course are flexible and will be agreed with the course leader after day 1
Who is it for?
Science teachers in secondary schools
What topics are covered?
Forces/ energy/ waves/ electricity
How will you learn?
Online delivery
How long is this course?
3 days
Course Leaders
Gill Humes
Outcomes
Teachers will cover the following key areas:
- Forces - including Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Energy - including thermal properties
- Electricity - including current, voltage and resistance
- Waves - including light and sound
Notes
Please note - if you work at a state funded school or college in Northern Ireland you will eligible for the ENTHUSE Bursary upon full attendance on this course