Summer school for ECTs teaching science SL256 / AA01
Summary
This summer school is for science teachers who are Early Career Teachers (ECTs). where you will receive in-depth support around practical work, dealing with misconceptions and helping you plan for success in your first term's teaching. Experienced teaching colleagues will support you to consolidate your understanding in biology, chemistry and physics and allow you to practice your skills in our lab-based environment. Take the opportunity to explore core concepts from the KS3 and 4 practical content and how to teach it well.
Who is it for?
Science ECTs (Early Career Teachers), RQTs (Recently Qualified Teachers) or trainee teachers who are teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 for the first time
What topics are covered?
- key misconceptions
- substantive and disciplinary knowledge across all three sciences at KS3 and KS4
- progression through the key stages
How long is this course?
1 day
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
Be the end of the course you will be able to:
- develop your practical science teaching skills across KS3 and KS4
- consolidate understanding across all three sciences up to KS4
- evaluate teaching strategies and activities for use in the classroom
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Summer school for ECTs teaching science | 28 July 2025 | 09:30-16:30 |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£280.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£320.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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