Addressing misconceptions in science - ECN RA203 / C04

Start date
4 Dec 18
Location
Malbank School and Sixth Form College, Welsh Row, Nantwich CW5 5HD View on Google Map

Summary

This twilight session will address ways to reveal and tackle common misconceptions that prevent students from progressing in science. We will also consider threshold concepts - what they are and why they can form barriers to pupil progress.

This course is aimed at early career teachers – those in the first 5 years of their practice; although anyone who wants to brush up on these skills is welcome to attend.

Outcomes

You will be able to:

  • Identify common misconceptions in science (and how to elict them).
  • Understand what we mean by threshold concepts and their importance to pupil progress.
  • Develop ways of planning to address student misconceptions (and enhance progress).

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Adressing misconceptions in science04 December 201815:30-17:30Malbank School and Sixth Form College

Notes

This course is aimed at early career teachers – those in the first 5 years of their practice, although anyone who wants to brush up on these skills is welcome to attend

 

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Cost

Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£75.00 +VAT
State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£75.00 +VAT

Additional information

Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.

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