Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategies NWX222 / A20
Summary
NB: This course is for teachers in Wales only as it is relevant to the Curriculum in Wales.
A virtual course communicating thoughts and ideas in scientific writing requires a subject specific vocabulary and a detailed understanding of how to express those ideas. Many students, including those with an excellent grasp of the knowledge of a particular area of science often struggle to;
a) read and understand what a question is asking of them or
b) be able to write articulately about a particular topic.
The course will be made up of 5 x 1 hour sessions (1 session per day over 5 days):
- The importance of language in science
- The importance of reading in science
- The importance of writing in science
- The importance of oracy in science
- Embedding language and literacy into the science curriculum
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- describe the importance of teaching language and literacy skills in science and identify strategies to support students.
- use morphology and etymology to enhance the understanding of scientific terminology.
- describe the importance of teaching reading skills in science and identify strategies to support students.
- describe the importance of teaching writing skills in science and identify strategies to support students.
NB: This course is for teachers in Wales only as relevant to the Curriculum in Wales.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategies | 18 May 2020 | 10:00-11:00 | Virtual |
| 2 Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategies | 19 May 2020 | 10:00-11:00 | Virtual |
| 3 Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategies | 20 May 2020 | 10:00-11:00 | Virtual |
| 4 Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategies | 21 May 2020 | 10:00-11:00 | Virtual |
| 5 Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategies | 22 May 2020 | 10:00-11:00 | Virtual |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
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Additional information
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