Chemistry for non-specialists SL322

Providing teachers with the confidence to teach chemistry at KS3 and KS4

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Summary

Designed to provide teachers with the knowledge of core concepts at KS3 and KS4. This course is for science teachers who are not chemistry specialists or those who need to build their confidence in teaching chemistry.

We will cover a wide range of topics in theoretical and practical chemistry, developing the substantive and disciplinary knowledge underlying these. We will also support teachers in challenging both students and, their own, misconceptions in chemistry. 

This course may support you with Science Benchmark 3 - Effective teaching and learning in science

Who is it for?

Teachers of science who are not chemistry specialists, ECTs

What topics are covered?

Moles and chemical reactions

How will you learn?

High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.

Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.

How long is this course?

3 days

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• increased understanding of chemistry topics at KS3 and KS4
• become more confident and competent in the teaching of chemistry
• developed an understanding of common students misconceptions and how these can addressed