(Nottingham) Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching: Atomic physics SK106 / SK106N1
Summary
The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching Atomic Physics at Key Stages 3 and 4.
Learning takes place over an 8-week period and includes the following:
- Full day face-to-face session.
- Two online webinars.
- Supported online study, including activities and quizzes.
- Face-to-face half day.
Topics covered include the nuclear model and its development, isotope characteristics and equations to represent changes, ionisation, emission and absorption of radiation, radioactive decay, nuclear fission, fusion and our Sun’s energy. All required practicals are covered in the face-to-face sessions.
Who is the course leader?
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Matthew Brownhill
I am currently working as the trust lead for Science with the Archway Learning Trust. Additionally, I lead coaching sessions and run CPL courses...
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Outcomes
The SKPT blended learning CPD will:
- develop teaching skills and confidence in delivering lessons that bring physics to life in the classroom.
- consider mathematical problem solving, conceptual challenges, practical work and pedagogical reflections.
- link teachers to a supportive learning network led by experienced physics practitioners.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching: Atomic physics | 11 May 2023 | 12:00-16:00 | The Nottingham Emmanuel School |
| 4 Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching: Atomic physics | 06 July 2023 | 12:00-16:00 | The Nottingham Emmanuel School |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£200.00 |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£800.00 +VAT | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
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Alternative dates
Tanners Brook Primary School, Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton SO15 4PF
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Abbey Place, Faversham ME13 7BQ
Alexandra Park School, Bidwell Gardens, London N11 2AZ
St John Fisher Catholic College, Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 2SJ
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, Frog Lane, Wigan WN1 1HQ
Devonport High School for Boys, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 5QP
The Nottingham Emmanuel School, Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford NG2 7YF
Fulneck School, Fulneck, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 8DS
Lampton Academy, Lampton Avenue, Hounslow TW3 4EP
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy, Eaton Road, Norwich NR4 6PP
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7EG
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