Secondary Science NQT conference RM327 / D03

Start date
10 Oct 19
Duration
2 Days
Location
Downlands Community School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks BN6 8LP View on Google Map

Summary

This network offers the opportunity to share experience with other RQTs, to develop your practice beyond the basics, to joint plan and to observe practice. Each session is led by experienced practitioners and will cover innovation in teaching practice, expertise, assessment, resilience and well-being

 

Outcomes

 

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Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Secondaru Science NQT Conference10 October 201909:30-13:00Downlands Community School
Secondary science NQT conference10 March 202008:30-12:00Downlands Community School

Notes

9:00am – 9:30am

Refreshments and registration
 
9:30am – 9:45am
 
Welcome and Introductions

9:45am – 11am
 
Keynote speaker:  David Shakespeare

Conveying enthusiasm and developing self-awareness as a science teacher

You care about the science you teach and how your students learn - so how do you show this in lessons? This session will explore ways to develop greater self-awareness of your communication and behaviour while teaching science, to try and develop your students’ enthusiasm for learning science.

11:00am – 11:15am
 
Refreshments

11:15am – 12:15pm
 
Workshop 1a

Working scientifically in the new chemistry GCSE

Focusing on core practicals, we will unpick the skills underpinning working scientifically and explore effective teaching approaches.

Workshop 1b

Enhancing literacy and developing ideas for extended writing in science

Consider how to encourage your students to turn short sentences into extended pieces of writing through the use of teaching
approaches used to teach key stage 4 English

12:20pm – 1:20pm
 
Workshop 2a

Working scientifically in the new biology GCSE

Focusing on core practicals, we will unpick the skills underpinning working scientifically and explore effective teaching approaches.

 
Workshop 2b

Stretch and challenge

Explore a range of strategies that can effectively be utilised to ensure challenge for all students, including high attainers.
 
1:20pm – 2:00pm
 
Lunch & STEM community library

Network over lunch and find out more about what the STEM community has on offer, including STEM Ambassadors, exam boards, ASE and much more.

2:00pm – 3:00pm
 
Workshop 3a

Working scientifically in the new physics GCSE

Focusing on core practicals, we will unpick the skills underpinning working scientifically and explore effective teaching approaches.

Workshop 3b

Maths in science

Explore a range of strategies to effectively teach maths in science whilst developing your own subject knowledge. Learn tricks and tips from an established head of science.

3:00pm – 3:45pm
 
STEM enrichment and support: STEM Ambassador Hub team

Discover what the STEM Ambassador Hub team could offer you and your students

3:45pm – 4:00pm - Action planning and evaluations

Booking options and prices:

1) 1 day conference, Wednesday 1st November, £85 per delegate
 

2) 1 day CPD: Developing subject knowledge in Chemistry, Wednesday 29th November,
£195.00 per delegate (maintained schools), £350.00 per delegate (non-maintained schools)
 

3) 1 day CPD: Developing subject knowledge in Physics, December 2017,
£195.00 per delegate (maintained schools), £350.00 per delegate (non-maintained schools)
 

4) 2 day CPD: Developing subject knowledge (chemistry + physics), Dates as above
£300.00 per delegate (maintained schools), £350.00 per delegate (non-maintained schools)

Saving of £100!
 

5) 1 day conference + 2 day CPD: Developing subject knowledge in chemistry and physics
£350.00 per delegate (maintained schools)
£700.00 per delegate (non-maintained schools)

Saving of £135!

Please contact Natalie Hewitt, n.hewitt@gmslp.co.uk to discuss booking options and pricing.  Cluster prices are also available on request.

 

 

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£85.00 +VAT
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£105.00 +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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