New to teaching A level chemistry NY251 / A18
Summary
Are you starting out in teaching A level chemistry? Even for teachers with chemistry background it can be daunting the first time to teach. This course will support you with effective teaching and learning at AS and A level in chemistry. Common student misconceptions, as well as practical techniques and assessment, will be investigated, with ample hands-on practice to hone your approach to students teaching and learning.
With much of chemistry centred around good experimental skills, this course will help teachers new to A level to develop, lead and support outstanding practical chemistry, linking it to effective pedagogy within the subject.
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- develop their understanding of key concepts within advanced level chemistry
- identify student misconceptions through diagnostic questions
- enhance practical skills to ensure students gain mastery of core chemical experimental techniques
- assess students competence in chemistry through a variety of means
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New to teaching A level chemistry - day 1 | 11 October 2018 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
| New to teaching A level chemistry - day 2 | 12 October 2018 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Centre |
| New to teaching A level chemistry - day 3 | 11 February 2019 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
| New to teaching A level chemistry - day 4 | 12 February 2019 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
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