Strengthening Practical Work in GCSE Chemistry RA298 / A435

Start date
15 Jul 24
Duration
6 Hours
Location
The Whitby High School, Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH66 2NU View on Google Map

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Summary

It is well known that practical work in Science improves learner engagement. However whilst the learners are usually keen to undertake practical tasks, it is much more challenging to ensure the intended learning takes place. This course starts by exploring the research around effective practical work, and provides an opportunity to reflect on the current effectiveness of the practical work undertaken by you and/or your department. We will then work through practical examples to explore how practical work can be used to support concept development, how effective questioning can be used to develop understanding and finally how to support learners when approaching practical and extended response exam questions.

There is a £140 subsidy available. Please note that this does not deduct the fee immediately. You will receive an invoice for the full amount and the subsidy will be released back to the school once the invoice has been paid and attendance at the session has been confirmed.

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

  • Discuss some of the evidence base around effective practical work and reflect on your own practice and that in your department
  • Explore strategies and techniques to use practical work to support concept development for your students
  • Explore the place of demonstrations in practical work and understand how questioning during practical work can support student understanding
  • Consider some of the issues students have in answering practical work longer answer questions and explore some examples of practical action you can take to help students attempt longer answer questions

 

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Strengthening Practical Work in GCSE Chemistry15 July 202409:15-15:15The Whitby High School

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£200.00 +VAT
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£300.00 +VAT

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Additional information

For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course. 

 

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