Teacher subject specialism training (TSST): Physics RA299 / D01
Summary
As increasing number of non-physics specialists are teaching physics to KS3 and GCSE, it is important that teachers doing so feel confident in their own understanding of the subject. This course is intended for non-specialist teachers to improve subject knowledge and develop an understanding of effective pedagogical approaches. By considering all of the key concepts in the physics curriculum in some depth and considering how to use practical work effectively, this develops confidence in participants to use these approaches with their classes.
A series of 6 workshops devised to focus on the key topics in physics, with a bespoke series of differentiated approaches to meet individual needs and gap tasks to ensure maximum impact in the classroom.
Participants will be guided through a sequence of lessons led by leading Educational Consultant and former Network Educational Lead for STEM Learning, David Bailey. David continues to work in the classroom as part of this work, modelling lessons and mentoring and coaching teachers. The teachers and trainers that he has worked with are able to report and evidence a positive impact of this work on their pupils.
Who is the course for?
Non-specialists teaching physics for pupils aged 11-16 and those who support colleagues returning to the profession.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- increase participant understanding and confidence in the teaching of physics effectively at ages 11-16
- develop teacher subject knowledge in key areas of physics
- improve student progress by developing teacher questioning to address common misconceptions
- ensure students are engaged by increase teacher confidence to use practical work effectively
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom based intro - why physics and forces 1 | 28 September 2018 | 10:00-16:00 | The Queen Katherine School |
| Lab activities - forces 2 and space | 13 November 2018 | 10:00-16:00 | The Queen Katherine School |
| Lab activities - Energy incl thermal transfer EM spectrum | 17 January 2019 | 10:00-16:00 | The Queen Katherine School |
| Lab activities - Electricity and electromagnetism | 13 March 2019 | 10:00-16:00 | The Queen Katherine School |
| Lab activities - Waves and radiation | 14 May 2019 | 10:00-16:00 | The Queen Katherine School |
| Classroom based - review | 21 June 2019 | 10:00-16:00 | The Queen Katherine School |
Notes
Classroom based intro - why physics and forces 1: 28 September 2018 10:00-16:00
Lab activities - forces 2 and space: 13 November 2018 10:00-16:00
Lab activities - Energy incl thermal transfer EM spectrum: 17 January 2019 10:00-16:00
Lab activities - Electricity and electromagnetism: 13 March 2019 10:00-16:00
Lab activities - Waves and radiation: 14 May 2019 10:00-16:00
Classroom based - review: 21 June 2019 10:00-16:00
Actions
Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
|---|---|
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
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