Narrowing the gap : Supporting disadvantaged learners in science RX036 / HA02

Start date
5 Oct 21
Duration
3 Hours
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

School closures due to COVID-19 have impacted more negatively on disadvantaged learners than non-disadvantaged peers. This course brings together the findings from research on the barriers to the progress of disadvantaged learners and identifies the areas where are likely to have impact in the classroom. Strategies to support learners with aspects of literacy, scientific reasoning and metacognition are explored with participants also sharing their own good practice.

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Outcomes

  • increase familiarity with the research evidence linked with supporting disadvantaged learners
  • develop strategies and resources to support disadvantaged learners in science 
  • share good practice and identify actions to best support disadvantaged learners in your own setting

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
1. Developing literacy skills05 October 202116:00-17:00Virtual
2. Developing scientific reasoning and metacognition19 October 202116:00-17:00Virtual

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£60.00 +VAT
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£120.00 +VAT

Additional information

Our remote CPD courses for teachers are delivered across a series of sessions run at specific times and dates. Information on all course sessions can be found under the description of each course. To complete a course, all sessions are mandatory.

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