Effective GCSE practical work: Chemistry NY317 / A23

Start date
9 Nov 23
Duration
2 Days
Location
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD How to find us

Summary

Effective GCSE practical work: chemistry will provide you with a range of both practical and pedagogical experience to support practical work in your department. You will build the disciplinary knowledge required to teach practical work and investigate a joined-up approach to progression  across the curriculum. We will also look at developing concepts through practical work and how to build student understanding towards longer answer questions.  

This course is run at the same time as Effective practical work: biology and Effective practical work: physics, multiple participants may attend from one science department.

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Who is it for?

Teachers of GCSE science including Early Career Teachers (ECTs), experienced teachers, curriculum leads for chemistry

What topics are covered?

  • effective practical work
  • core practicals
  • additional practical work to use in teaching concepts from GCSE chemistry
  • developing student response to practical questions
Not sure yet? Here is a free taster which will give you a better understanding of what to expect once you join the course. Please note, this is a free short activity you can do in your own time.

How will you learn?

The course will be delivered through a combination of face to face and online sessions.

How long is this course?

This is a two day intensive course

Who is the course leader?

  • Carly O'Neil

    I am a secondary Chemistry specialist, holding both an MChem degree and a PhD as well as a PGCE in Secondary Chemistry. I have extensive experience...

Outcomes

You will personalise your own two day CPD programme to:

  • develop your disciplinary knowledge to support practical assessment in chemistry
  • adopt strategies and techniques to develop students response to practical questions
  • expand your repertoire of science practical work that can be used in GCSE chemistry

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Effective GCSE practical work: Chemistry - day 1 (face to face)09 November 202311:00-19:00National STEM Learning Centre
Effective GCSE practical work: Chemistry (online)10 November 202300:00-00:00National STEM Learning Centre
Effective GCSE practical work: Chemistry - day 2 (face to face)10 November 202309:00-16:00National STEM Learning Centre

Notes

This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.

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