Working Scientifically - Turning principles into effective practice from KS2 to KS3 RC298 / C109

Start date
30 Mar 22
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

Strategies for the effective development of 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.

Over the two 90 minute sessions we will consider within the context of upper KS2 and KS3 the 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

You will be able to:

  • Define what is working scientifically and be able to communicate a clear image your students
  • Identify how to make practical activities more effective in supporting both gains in WS skills and substantive knowledge
  • Develop strategies to track the teaching of working scientifically within your own teaching
  • Understand progression in the various strands of working scientifically
  • Identify, as a KS3 teacher, what aspects of GCSE science to consider when teaching and planning KS3 science
  • Understand how to recognise that students are Key stage 4 ready
  • Evaluate and identify how to make demonstrations more effective
  • Evaluate the typical weak spots in WS that GCSE candidates loose marks on in exams
  • Identify published resources to support topic areas like graph work and data analysis

 

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Working Scientifically - Part 130 March 202216:00-17:30Virtual
Working Scientifically - Part 205 April 202216:00-17:30Virtual

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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

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