Addressing misconceptions in science - ECN RA203 / C04
Summary
This twilight session will address ways to reveal and tackle common misconceptions that prevent students from progressing in science. We will also consider threshold concepts - what they are and why they can form barriers to pupil progress.
This course is aimed at early career teachers – those in the first 5 years of their practice; although anyone who wants to brush up on these skills is welcome to attend.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Identify common misconceptions in science (and how to elict them).
- Understand what we mean by threshold concepts and their importance to pupil progress.
- Develop ways of planning to address student misconceptions (and enhance progress).
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Adressing misconceptions in science | 04 December 2018 | 15:30-17:30 | Malbank School and Sixth Form College |
Notes
This course is aimed at early career teachers – those in the first 5 years of their practice, although anyone who wants to brush up on these skills is welcome to attend
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£75.00 +VAT |
|---|---|
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£75.00 +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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