Intensive physics for non-specialists SL209
Boosting your confidence in teaching physics at key stages 3 and 4
Summary
If you're a science teacher who's not a physics specialist, or you need to build your confidence and impact in teaching physics, this course is for you.
It will provide you with the knowledge of core concepts at KS3 and KS4 in an intensive format. You'll cover a wide range of topics and develop the substantive and disciplinary knowledge underlying these. You'll also learn how to challenge students and your own misconceptions in physics.
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 physics specialists and would like top improve their understanding and impact, ECTs
What topics are covered?
During the course we will cover:
- energy
- forces
- motion
- electricity
- waves
- radioactivity
- physics required practicals
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?
4 days
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will have:
- increased understanding of topics at KS3 and KS4
- become more confident and competent in the teaching of physics
- developed an understanding of common students misconceptions and how these can addressed"