What's the point of this? RA198 / A150
Start date
20 Jan 22
Duration
90 Minutes
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD
Summary
The recent Ofsted Research Review for science quoted a report (by Ogden Trust & University of Manchester) which showed that ‘pupils regularly experience ‘fun activities’ without developing a deep understanding of the associated scientific concepts’. This session considers the usefulness of the activities in relation to the science learned.
Who is the course leader?
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Kathryn Horan
Part-time independent consultant (AKA That Science Lady!), part time teacher and Science Leader in Leeds with experience across all 3 primary key...
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Outcomes
By the end of the session you will
- Understand the difference between the terms substantive & disciplinary knowledge and what each means in primary science.
- Identify gaps in your own baseline substantive knowledge.
- Consider usefulness of different activities based on what pupils may learn from them.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| What's the point of this? | 20 January 2022 | 15:45-17:15 | Virtual |
Actions
Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£30.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£45.00 +VAT |
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