New to teaching GCSE physics SL217 / AA01
Summary
Are you looking to improve your subject knowledge and pedagogy in physics and start your journey towards really excellent teaching?
Clarify your basic subject knowledge of concepts, then deepen and challenge your understanding even further. You will focus on how to improve student progress in KS4 physics and bring together the learning of key concepts with practical work effectively. With the help of highly experienced subject specialists, we will support in starting to understand physics links across the whole science curriculum, how to teach tricky topics and tackle threshold concepts plus ask the right questions in improving student understanding.
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Who is it for?
Teachers who are starting to teach GCSE physics, Early career teachers, non-specialist teachers of physics
What topics are covered?
Key themes and threshold concepts in the physics curriculumPractical work in physicsTricky topics in physics
How long is this course?
1 day
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 the course, you will be able to:
- Clarify understanding of core concepts and misconceptions in GCSE physics
- Understand how to use practical work to deepen understanding in the subject
- Investigate ways of teaching tricky topics in physics
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 New to teaching GCSE physics | 28 March 2025 | 09:30-16:30 |
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£280.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£280.00 +VAT |
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