(Stoke) Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching: Atomic Physics SK106 / STK24-25
Summary
The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching Atomic Physics 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 include the nuclear model and its development, isotope characteristics and equations to represent changes, ionisation, emission and absorption of radiation, radioactive decay, nuclear fission, fusion and our Sun’s energy. Face to face days include required practicals.
This course is only available for teachers in England who have QTS and do not have a physics ITT qualification.
Who is the course leader?
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Mike Melling
I have taught Physics for over 30 years and was a Head of Department for 21 years. I still teach Physics in a state school in addition to being a...
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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
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Full day face to face | 30 April 2025 | 09:00-15:00 | St John Fisher Catholic College |
| Half day face to face | 01 July 2025 | 09:30-13:00 | St John Fisher Catholic College |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£200.00 |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£800.00 +VAT | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
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Alternative dates
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Abbey Place, Faversham ME13 7BQ
Alexandra Park School, Bidwell Gardens, London N11 2AZ
Tanners Brook Primary School, Elmes Drive, Millbrook, Southampton SO15 4PF
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, Frog Lane, Wigan WN1 1HQ
Devonport High School for Boys, Paradise Road, Stoke, Plymouth PL1 5QP
The Nottingham Emmanuel School, Gresham Park Road, West Bridgford NG2 7YF
Fulneck School, Fulneck, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 8DS
Lampton Academy, Lampton Avenue, Hounslow TW3 4EP
Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7EG
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