Key stage 4 science for non specialists NY275 / A21
Summary
Are you teaching KS4 Science for the first time? Would you like to understand the misconceptions students have, and how best to address them?
This course has been designed to focus on the key principals needed to teach science effectively through the use of stimulating practical activities and demonstrations. We will explore and refine the understanding of key topics like forces and motion, structure and bonding, and respiration We will look at cutting edge research that will link the learning to students' everyday lives and look at scaffolding the learning to show rapid and sustained progression.
This course will be delivered either remotely, face to face at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, or as a blend of both approaches.
Please see the 'Scheduled dates' section on the top right hand side of this page to choose the date and delivery mode that suit you best.
Who is the course leader?
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Mary Howell
Professional Development Leader, Biology at the National STEM Learning Centre and freelance education consultant. Experienced former Head of...
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Outcomes
You will be able to:
• teach science confidently by effectively using a range of teaching strategies to assess students’ prior understanding, counter misconceptions and move learning forward• describe developments in science and how it relates to the topics that are being taught making the science more relevant to learners• evaluate the impact of a change within your teaching
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Key stage 4 science for non specialists - day 1 | 07 March 2022 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Key stage 4 science for non specialists - day 2 | 08 March 2022 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Key stage 4 science for non specialists - day 3 | 08 June 2022 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Key stage 4 science for non specialists - day 4 | 09 June 2022 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
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