Teaching practical science: chemistry NE705 / B21

Duration
3 Weeks
Learning Method
Online Delivered CPD

Summary

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Go beyond ‘recipe following’ and use practical work in chemistry to support explanation of theory. 
It is essential that students studying chemistry are given the opportunity to practice and embed understanding of practical skills in preparation for the assessment of their learning. This online course allows you to discuss the relationship between theoretical concepts and practical work, challenging you to think about what is happening in the classroom and what your students are learning through practical work in chemistry. 
On this course you’ll develop and share creative ways of teaching practical chemistry with approaches that are applicable to a range of curricula, for example GCSE required practicals and other practical syllabuses for 14-16 year old students. 

Who is it for?

The course has been designed as CPD for teachers of chemistry to 14-16 year olds. Early career teachers, non-specialist teachers and returning teachers will particularly benefit. The course will also provide a range of approaches and opportunity for reflection for more experienced educators. 

What topics are covered?

  • practical work for 14-16 year olds for the following key topics: titration and salt preparation, rates of reaction, electrolysis.
  • contextualising practical work in chemistry to the everyday environment.
  • how progression in practical work impacts on students’ learning.
  • assessment of learning through practical work.
  • approaches to teaching practical science that can be applied to other topic areas.

How will you learn?

This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Find out how our online CPD works.
This course is not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.

How long is this course?

This course takes around three hours per week to complete and you do not need to be online at any specific time. You can take the course at your own pace. 

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • improve your confidence in delivering and evaluating teaching for practical skills in chemistry for 14-16 year olds.
  • define effective learning outcomes for practical work in chemistry.
  • reflect on the effectiveness of practical activities on every students’ learning.
  • design progression and assessment approaches within practical work.
  • collaborate with colleagues to share and critique ideas for teaching practical science.

Sessions

DateTime
Teaching practical science: chemistry03 January 202200:00-00:00

Notes

FutureLearn terms and conditions: This course is hosted on the FutureLearn social learning platform and you will need to create an account if you do not already have one. 
In addition to STEM Learning Terms and Conditions, by booking on this course you are consenting to FutureLearn’s Terms and Conditions for Invited Learners. By booking onto this course, you agree that your information will be held by FutureLearn and National STEM Learning Centre as data controllers in common, and that by joining the course on FutureLearn your progress will be monitored by STEM Learning.
If you have booked in advance of the course being available, you will receive an email to access the course on FutureLearn no later than the course start date.
 

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State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£63.00 +VAT
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£81.00 +VAT

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