Teacher second specialism training (TSST): Physics RB299 / L06

Start date
18 Dec 18
Location
Churchill Community College, Churchill Street, Wallsend NE28 7TN View on Google Map

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 develope 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.

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

DateTimeLocation
Teacher second specialism training (TSST): Physics - day 1 18 December 201809:00-16:00Churchill Community College
Teacher second specialism training (TSST): Physics - day 2 29 January 201913:30-17:30Churchill Community College
Teacher second specialism training (TSST): Physics - day 3 26 February 201913:30-17:30Churchill Community College
Teacher second specialism training (TSST): Physics - day 4 12 March 201913:30-17:30Churchill Community College
Teacher second specialism training (TSST): Physics - day 6 07 May 201913:30-17:30Churchill Community College
Teacher second specialism training (TSST): Physics - day 704 June 201913:30-17:30Churchill Community College
Teacher second specialism training (TSST): Physics - day 8 18 June 201909:00-16:00Churchill Community College

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Cost

Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity feeFree
State-funded school or collegeActivity feeFree

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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