Summer school for ECTs teaching A level biology SL257

Start your first year teaching A level biology with confidence

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Summary

Starting out to teach A level for the first time can be daunting. With our support, develop your own understanding of key parts of the A level curriculum as well as how to support students in practical work.  Benefit from both highly experienced A level teachers and ongoing support after the course, as well as chance to build a network of other teachers in the same position.

Who is it for?

Early career teachers (ECTs), trainee teachers or experienced teachers who are starting to teach A level biology 

What topics are covered?

• Required practical: within your specific subject we look at purposes of the practical, how to maximising learning and give hands on experience.
• Misconceptions: identifying and combatting common misconceptions and how to prevent learners from slipping back into these ideas.
• Subject knowledge: In your specialist science we look at areas where students struggle and aim to build your (and their) confidence.

How long is this course?

1 Day

Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to

• understand key misconceptions students may have within their subject
• practice core practical skills required for A Level
• identify ways to engage students with more challenging part of the A level course