Science for low attainers - how to engage and ensure progress RJ298 / C76

Summary

This course will look at how to effectively deliver the science curriculum to ensure progress by low attainers. The course will look at how the curriculum can be modelled to support low attainers and you will develop strategies to engage students with science and to ensure that pupil's skills are developed to allow them to access examinations and required practicals. You will develop a range of strategies to promote independent learning. 

Who is the course leader?

  • Dorothy Warren

    I have taught science and ‘A’ level chemistry in comprehensive schools in the North East and Yorkshire for 12 years. I was head of science for 5...

Outcomes

You will be able to:

  • Adapt curriculum models to raise attainment for lower ability students in science
  • Build skills for accessing assessment
  • Develop strategies to deliver the curriculum within engaging contexts for low attainers
  • Link understanding science to real-world contexts
  • develop learner’s independent learning skills & strengthen the resilience of learners

 

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Science for Low Attainers28 February 202209:00-15:00Virtual

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£185.00 +VAT
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£370.00 +VAT

Additional information

For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course. 

 

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