Physics for non-specialists SL201 / YA02
Summary
If you're a science teacher who's not a physics specialist, or you need to build your confidence and impact in teaching physics - this is the course for you.
As well as providing knowledge of core concepts at KS3 and KS4, it will cover a wide range of topics, developing the substantive and disciplinary knowledge underlying these. The course will also support teachers in challenging both students and, their own, misconceptions in physics.
This course may also support you with Science Benchmark 3 - Effective teaching and learning in science
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Who is it for?
Teachers of science who are not physics specialists, ECTs
What topics are covered?
During the course we will cover:
- energy
- forces
- motion
- electricity
- waves
- radioactivity
- physics required practicals
How will you learn?
High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person. Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.
How long is this course?
3 days
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will have:
- increased understanding of topics at KS3 and KS4
- become more confident and competent in the teaching of physics
- developed an understanding of common students misconceptions and how these can addressed
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Physics for non-specialists | 02 April 2025 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 2 Physics for non-specialists | 03 April 2025 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| 3 Physics for non-specialists | 04 April 2025 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£1,000.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£1,000.00 +VAT |
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