EP1314 - Bespoke Thomas Alleynes Working Scientifically - Turning Principles into Effective Practice EP001 / C17
Summary
This activity is open to invited ENTHUSE Partnership participating schools/colleges. Those who are eligible will be notified.If you have not been invited but are interested in forming an ENTHUSE Partnership and accessing up to £20,000 worth of support please click here.
Strategies for effective development Working Scientifically
Ofsted put equal importance on the development of both substance (science subject content) and disciplinary knowledge – working scientifically (WS).
However in both planning and delivery, the latter is often considered as an afterthought.
This session will consider within the context of upper KS2 and KS3 following questions and provide strategies to support moving forward in each:
- What is working scientifically and how can I communicate a clear image of this to my students?
- How can I make practical activities more effective in supporting both gains in WS skills and substantive knowledge
- How can I track the teaching of working scientifically within my own teaching?
- What does progression in the various strands of working scientifically look like?
- As a KS3 teacher what aspects of GCSE science should I consider when teaching and planning KS3 science?
- How will I know if my students are Key stage 4 ready?
- With the current pressures to cover content and fill gaps, how can I make demonstrations more effective?
- What are the typical weak spots in WS that GCSE candidates loose marks on in exams?
- What published resources are there that I can use to support topic areas like graph work and data analysis?
Outcomes
The aims of the ENTHUSE Partnership program are to:
- raise attainment in STEM subjects by improving student attainment and progress
- close achievement gaps
- improve progression opportunities in emerging technologies
- improve teaching and learning through developing teachers’ subject knowledge, pedagogical understanding and their understanding of the application of STEM subjects in business and industry
- improve STEM careers awareness, information and guidance for teachers enabling them to embed real life contexts into their teaching and enable them to talk more confidently about STEM careers
- improve social mobility of disadvantaged and under-represented young people
Specific outcomes for this particular activity will be communicated to participating schools/colleges directly.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Scientifically Part 1 | 30 March 2022 | 16:00-17:30 | Virtual |
| Working Scientifically Part 2 | 05 April 2022 | 16:00-17:30 | Virtual |
Actions
Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree |
|---|---|
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree |
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