Technicians as demonstrators NE203 / A16
Summary
This online course will take participants through a journey exploring the use of demonstrations in science to inspire pupils. The course will consist of weekly videos containing the following themes; biology, chemistry and physics demonstrations, health and safety and teaching and learning through demonstrations.
The course will also include online discussions, interactive Q&A with course tutors, weekly tasks and the ability to upload and share good practice and accesses to demonstration resources.
Material for the course will be released every Monday at 11am to 12 noon starting on the 7 of November and finishing on the 12 of December. You do not need to be online for this time as you can engage with the content at anytime to suit you during the week
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- develop their range of approaches to make science teaching more inspiring and exciting
- be more confident in carrying out a range of demonstrations
- have considered when it is appropriate to use demonstrations and how they can promote deeper learning and enthusiasm for science
- be aware of safety regulations and management of pupils during demonstrations
- develop their skill in putting together a demonstration lecture for special occasions
- plan how they can use demonstrations to create an impact in their own school
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technicians as demonstrators - session 1 | 07 November 2016 | 11:00-12:00 | Online course |
| Technicians as demonstrators - session 2 | 14 November 2016 | 11:00-12:00 | Online course |
| Technicians as demonstrators - session 3 | 21 November 2016 | 11:00-12:00 | Online course |
| Technicians as demonstrators - session 4 | 28 November 2016 | 11:00-12:00 | Online course |
| Technicians as demonstrators - session 5 | 05 December 2016 | 11:00-12:00 | Online course |
| Technicians as demonstrators - session 6 | 12 December 2016 | 11:00-12:00 | Online course |
Notes
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£25.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£25.00 +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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