(Peterborough) Subject knowledge for physics teaching: Waves SK101 / PB24-25

Start date
30 Sep 24
Duration
8 Weeks
Location
Thomas Deacon Academy, Queen's Gardens, Peterborough PE1 2UW View on Google Map

Summary

This blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching waves 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 are wave basics, reflection, refraction, the electromagnetic spectrum, sound waves and mathematical and practical approaches for teaching waves.

This course is only available for teachers in England who have QTS and do not have a physics ITT qualification.

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Outcomes

The SKPT blended learning CPD will:

  • develop teaching skills and confidence.
  • consider mathematical problem solving, conceptual challenges, practical work and pedagogical reflections.
  • Delivered in a supportive learning network.

On completion of the course teachers can complete a Subject Knowledge Award accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Email skpt@ogdentrust.com for further information or if you have any questions.

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
SKPT Full day face to face session30 September 202409:30-15:30Thomas Deacon Academy
SKPT Half day face to face session11 December 202413:30-16:30Thomas Deacon Academy

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Cost

State-funded school or collegeActivity feeFreeSubsidy available*£200.00
Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£800.00 +VAT

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