Teaching Practical Science: Progress Student Learning Through Hands-On Science Course - National STEM Learning Centre
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
9 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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Introduction
Discover how to engage students aged 14-16 in science, using hands-on experiments in this three-part CPD ExpertTrack for teachers.
Discover how practical work improves student learning across science subjects
This CPD ExpertTrack is aimed at secondary school science teachers who are looking to improve learning and engagement among students aged 14-16 through practical science.
The three featured courses explore strategies and approaches for incorporating practical work into science lessons. By looking at the context, progression, assessment, and learning outcomes, those involved in teaching science will develop approaches to improve engagement and encourage learning. The three courses build up teaching practice by using examples from biology, physics, and chemistry.
Improve science learning outcomes using active learning
The question of how to engage students in science subjects goes wider than just schools. It is a matter of record that we are facing a global STEM skills gap. Developing practical and scientific skills with students throughout the school will be key to addressing this skills gap in the near future.
Explore approaches to making learning come to life using practical science experiments
Hands-on science allows students to better understand the connection between theory and practice. Using practical science experiments can make what students have learned in textbooks come to life. By involving students in the learning process, teachers can encourage active learning, and ultimately boost learning outcomes.
Teachers on this ExpertTrack will benefit from our CPD approach which emphasises reflecting on practice and trying out approaches in their own classroom whilst learning online.
Discuss how to improve learning outcomes in a social learning environment
You’ll benefit from a peer-to-peer learning environment. Teachers can share their insights on how to engage students using practical science experiments with fellow professionals, exchanging advice and sharing best practices.
The practical work examples in this ExpertTrack are taken from the UK’s GCSE curriculum. However, the pedagogical approaches and many of the experiments are transferable to other curricula.
Key skills you will learn
- Teaching
- Practical Work
- Teaching Science
- Planning Lessons
- Teaching with Contexts
- Teaching Science Experiments
- GCSE Teaching
- Active Learning
- Student Engagement
- Teaching Biology
- Teaching Chemistry
- Teaching Physics
ExpertTrack course overview
- Teaching Practical Science: Biology
Develop practical lessons to help 14-to 16-year-old students understand biology with this CPD for science teachers. - Teaching Practical Science: Physics
Participate in CPD to enhance your physics lessons with effective practical work for 14-16-year-olds. - Teaching Practical Science: Chemistry
Discover approaches to engage 14-16-year-old students through practical lessons in chemistry with this CPD for science teachers.
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Who will you learn with?
| Karen Hornby I taught science for ten years and was Head of Science for three years, before becoming a subject specialist at the National STEM Learning Centre. | Adam Little Professional Development Leader: Physics at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. My background is Head of Science and Assistant Leader of Teaching and Learning. | Tom Lyons ESERO-UK Teacher Fellow, working for STEM Learning, York. Using the context of space to inspire STEM teaching and learning. Teacher of physics, satellite engineer, father of two. |
| Gill Gunnill I am a Professional Development Leader at the National STEM Learning Centre. I have been a biology teacher for 34 years with 10 years as Head of Science and 7 years as a senior leader. | Mark Langley I am a Professional Development Leader at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. My background is chemistry and physics secondary teaching, as well as having been a Head of Science. |
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Program Outcome
Learning outcomes
By the end of the ExpertTrack, you’ll be able to:
- Develop your confidence in delivering and evaluating teaching for practical skills in biology, chemistry and physics for 14-16-year-olds.
- Develop effective learning outcomes for practical work in biology, chemistry and physics.
- Reflect on the effectiveness of practical activities on every students’ learning.
- Design progression and assessment approaches within practical work.
- Collaborate with peers, educators and mentors to share and critique ideas for teaching practical science.
Experience requiredThis ExpertTrack is aimed at those involved in teaching science in secondary schools, to students aged 14-16 years. You’ll need to have awareness of the science curriculum and health and safety requirements for teaching hands-on science in your local area. The courses are built around the UK GCSE framework, though the insights would be relevant to any science teaching context. The examples used in this course are based on practical science experiments for students aged 14-16 years. The approaches to practical science explored would also be relevant for those teaching students aged 11-19 years. | Getting startedThis ExpertTrack will improve your confidence in teaching practical science and enable you to develop approaches in planning practical science experiments to improve student learning. This CPD ExpertTrack for teachers and others involved in teaching science to students aged 14-16 is designed to facilitate a peer-to-peer learning environment, with discussion, activities and reflection. Learners would benefit from some experience of teaching science as well as a strong grasp of relevant scientific principles.
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