Technicians as demonstrators NE203 / B18
Summary
Online Course Designed for technicians who wish to develop or enhance their role as a demonstrator at secondary and post-16 level by exploring the following themes: biology, chemistry and physics demonstrations, health and safety, and teaching and learning through demonstrations.
There will be weekly tasks, online discussions with other technicians and course tutors, video demonstrations, mini-lectures and access to resources. Throughout, we encourage you to take a practical approach to the course, contributing your experience and sharing good practice.
The course is 6 weeks in duration and will take 2-3 hours of study time per week. There is a weekly structure to the course, but you can engage with the content at anytime to suit you during the week.
Participants will need access to a lab to undertake weekly tasks.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- develop your range of approaches to make science teaching more inspiring and exciting
- be more confident in carrying out a range of demonstrations
- consider when it is appropriate to use demonstrations and how they can promote deeper learning and enthusiasm for science
- be aware of safety regulations and management of students during demonstrations
- develop your skill in putting together a demonstration lecture for special occasions
- plan how you can use demonstrations to create an impact in your school
Notes
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£27.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£27.00 +VAT |
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