Chemistry for non-specialists NY243 / B23

Start date
4 Mar 24
Duration
5 Days
Location
National STEM Learning Centre, Siwards Way, York YO10 5DD How to find us

Summary

Designed to provide teachers with the knowledge of core concepts at KS3 and KS4. This course is for science teachers who are not chemistry specialists or those who need to build their confidence in teaching chemistry. We will cover a wide range of topics in theoretical and practical chemistry, developing the substantive and disciplinary knowledge underlying these. We will also support teachers in challenging both students', and their own, misconceptions in chemistry. 
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Who is it for?

Teachers of science who are not chemistry specialists, ECTs.

What topics are covered?

  • electrolysis, chemical reactions
  • moles and titrations
  • rates of reaction
  • acids and bases
  • models and misconceptions
  • chemistry required practicals
  • organic chemistry

How will you learn?

This course will be delivered face to face with participant tasks to be completed between sessions.

How long is this course?

This is a five day residential course split across two residential periods. If you prefer, you can take this course in one 4-day residential period by visiting stem.org.uk/ny322   

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

You will have:

  • increased understanding of chemistry topics at KS3 and KS4
  • become more confident and competent in the teaching of chemistry
  • developed an understanding of common students misconceptions and how these can addressed

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 104 March 202411:00-19:00National STEM Learning Centre
Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 205 March 202409:00-19:00National STEM Learning Centre
Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 306 March 202409:00-16:00National STEM Learning Centre
Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 413 June 202411:00-19:00National STEM Learning Centre
Chemistry for non-specialists - Day 514 June 202409:00-16:00National STEM Learning Centre

Notes

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

 

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