Chemistry for non-specialists NY243 / B18
Summary
This course is designed to provide teachers with the confidence, flair and enthusiasm to teach chemistry at Key Stages 3 and 4. It is specifically aimed at those who are not chemistry specialists.
The course covers a wide range of topics in theoretical and practical chemistry, as well as supporting teachers in challenging both students, and their own, misconceptions in chemistry. Lab sessions provide hands-on opportunities to explore and refine experiments and demonstrations. Support is provided both during and after the course to help participants embed their learning and understanding. A large bank of resources will be supplied to enable participants increase their chemistry repertoire back in their school.
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- increased your understanding of chemistry topics at Key Stage 3 and 4
- become more confidence and competent in the teaching of chemistry
- rehearsed relevant and interesting practical experiments and demonstrations to help inspire and engage your students
- developed and understanding of common student misconceptions and how these can be addressed
- developed the effective use of scientific models relevant to the teaching of chemistry
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
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Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 1 | 11 March 2019 | 10:30-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 2 | 12 March 2019 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 3 | 13 March 2019 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 4 | 14 March 2019 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Centre |
Notes
This course is part of a series of continuing professional development opportunities developed by the Royal Society of Chemistry and is supported by chemistry practitioners from the National STEM Learning Centre.
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Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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