Post 16 physics subject knowledge enhancement: waves RX073 / HC01
Summary
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5. This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of waves and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts. Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting these topic areas within other Level 3 science qualifications.
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Outcomes
Enhance your subject knowledge of the following concepts:
- Fundamentals of wave theory and superposition
- Two source interference and diffraction
- Refraction, total internal reflection and polarisation
- Gain insight into teaching approaches and applications that could be used for these topics
- Identify resources that can be used to support the teaching of these topics
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waves - fundamentals | 14 March 2024 | 09:00-10:00 | Virtual |
| Superposition | 14 March 2024 | 10:00-11:00 | Virtual |
| Two-source interference and diffraction of sound and light | 14 March 2024 | 11:00-12:00 | Virtual |
| A Level calculations | 14 March 2024 | 13:00-14:00 | Virtual |
| Refraction, total internal reflection and polarisation | 14 March 2024 | 14:00-15:00 | Virtual |
Actions
Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£100.00 +VAT |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£200.00 +VAT |
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