Engaging and ensuring progress of low attainers in science RA229 / C02

Start date
13 Jun 17
Location
Eaton Bank Academy, Jackson Road, Congleton CW12 1NT View on Google Map

Summary

This course provides participants with strategies to improve the progress made by low attaining students in science. it supports the development of numeracy and literacy skills in Science and the identification of science misconceptions.

Outcomes

You will:

  • identify actions aimed at improving student motivation and increase engagement
  • identify ways to improve the confidence of students
  • consider how best to prepare students for the demands of the new GCSEs practical questions
  • identify new and interesting challenges to incorporate into science practical teaching
  • consider how to support students with the unique literacy challenges linked to science achievement
  • begin to develop a 5 year numeracy road map to support improved attainment in numeracy

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Engaging and ensuring progress of low attainers in science13 June 201709:30-15:30Eaton Bank Academy

Notes

Summer Term Special Offer for Science Learning Partnership Cheshire and Stockport Secondary CPD courses
 
'Buy two courses, get a third course half price'
If your school would like to register places for teachers on any two of the following SLP courses, we can offer your school a place on a third course at half the usual price.
 
For participants:  Please book through the STEM Learning website as usual, registering your name and email address – and  please ensure that you include the name of your school when booking your place on the course.
The full course fee will appear when you book. STEM and the Science Learning Partnership Cheshire and Stockport will then track your booking and make the fee adjustment when invoicing your school, after the course.

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RA202 C01    Enhancing practical work in the new GCSE: Chemistry  on 7th July 2017
RA208 C02   Physics for non-specialists  on 13th July 2017

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£175.00
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£230.00

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