Teaching Key Stage 1 science RX002 / B06
Summary
"How can I bring this topic to life - what new resources are there?"
"What are the misconceptions children have about science - and what can I do to address these?"
"What are the tricky topics, and is there something different I can try with my class?"
"How can I meaningfully assess progress - what does it look like?"
This course will ensure you return to school with all of these answers, full of confidence about teaching science! You will explore ways of bringing the KS1 curriculum to life through practical ideas and discussion tasks. Carefully planned gap tasks have been designed to help you prepare for the year ahead and enable you to develop effective learning opportunities for the children in your class. A range of carefully selected resources have been picked out ready to share with you - you certainly won't finish this empty handed... With a knowledgeable and enthusiastic facilitator with a passion for primary science, you are guaranteed to find this CPD invaluable. Completion of this course will reward you with a certificate for your performance management.
Teachers who have previously completed this course have said:
"Ooh-I am gonna remember this course and all you lovely professionals - for a long, long time - my teaching will improve thanks to you all" Nicky
"Thank you very much, just outstanding!" Penny
"Really, really, enjoyed this course and I mentioned them at the conference so you might well be even busier." Russ
"I feel completely different having completed this thank you." KL
"The sessions have been fab!! Thank you so much." Harriet
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- create a manageable approach to teaching science in KS1
- identify children's gaps in science knowledge and understanding
- identify practical approaches to teaching subject-specific content in KS1
- describe common misconceptions and consider strategies for dealing with them
Book now and you will be automatically registered for the scheduled sessions for the course. Remote CPD courses have live, facilitator-led sessions and are not available for instant access. Please refer to the schedule of dates published for each course instance.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. An introduction to the KS1 science curriculum | 07 July 2020 | 12:30-13:15 | Virtual |
| 2. The importance of talk | 09 July 2020 | 12:30-13:00 | Virtual |
| 3. Misconceptions in KS1 science: Plants | 13 July 2020 | 12:30-13:15 | Virtual |
| 4. Misconceptions in KS1 science: Animals / Living things and their habitats | 14 July 2020 | 12:30-13:00 | Virtual |
| 5. Misconceptions in KS1 science: Seasonal changes/materials | 16 July 2020 | 12:30-13:00 | Virtual |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£50.00 +VAT |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | 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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