Engineering GCSE: getting to grips with the engineering, mathematics and science subject content TY224 / B17
Summary
Designed to support teachers who are delivering or planning to deliver GCSE Engineering.
Sessions will help the teaching of:
- material properties, and materials testing (load, Young’s Modulus, etc)
- performing calculations and support with teaching mathematical content
- electronics, including the use of PICAXE to develop Non Examined Assessment (NEA) projects
- control principles, including how LEGO and VEX can be used as part of the qualification
As part of the course, we will also discuss delivery of the AQA specification and develop ideas for delivery of the NEA.
All participants will receive electronics kits for and access to our online community group, ensure that you are only just an email away from our subject specialists when you go back to the classroom.
“The maths session was interesting and provided a range of tools and differentiated tasks that could be practically used back at school.” Past participant, 2017
This is a residential CPD, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- develop your own subject knowledge in engineering, mathematics and science
- create your own teaching resources to support teaching the new engineering GCSE
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparing to teach mathematics and science content in the new engineering GCSE - day 1 | 25 June 2018 | 10:00-18:45 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Preparing to teach mathematics and science content in the new engineering GCSE - day 2 | 26 June 2018 | 09:00-15:30 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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