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Physics 1 Unit Subject Knowledge Enhancement
Introduction
The 10 day course is organised such that you:
- make significant consolidation &/or gains in your knowledge and understanding of the physics concepts listed below
- to a level sufficient to teach top set KS3 science (with extension available to individuals if appropriate):
- develop your laboratory management - by modelling an approach that offers you the possibility of deploying differentiated practical work in your teaching;
- learn about how aspects of physics can be taught at Key Stage 3.
Through effective and detailed expositon of the theory, the prism of How Science Works and hands on exploration of a wide range of appropriate practical and other activities.
Concepts
Energy, including electricity, waves and radioactivity.
Forces and materials, including magnetism and electromagnetism.
Spaceship Earth.
Health and safety issues will be dealt with throughout the course.
Course Code / Duration
Duration
This course last for 10 full days from 16th July - 27th July 2012 consisting in total of 50 hours of face-to-face tuition. Each day will start at 10am and finish at 4pm with an appropriate break taken for lunch. This course is provided under the auspices of the TDA's Subject Knowledge Enhancement initiatives.
Entry Requirements
- You must have been offered and have accepted a training place with an ITT provider for a Secondary Science course (PGCE, GTP, or similar graduate programme)
- The offer you hold will be conditioned on successful completion of the Enhancement Course
- You will have been referred to us by your ITT provider
- You cannot be accepted onto the course if you have already taken part in a TDA funded Subject Knowledge Enhancement course
Module Information
The emphasis is on active learning, supported by big picture resources for each concept area and two additional conceptual frameworks, and using strategies such as:
Research
Problem Solving
Investigation
Discussion
Peer Tutoring
Fees and Funding
The course has been funded by the Training and Development Agency (TDA) so there are no course fees. There is a tax free bursary of £400 which is paid at the end of the course.
Course Tutors
Career Opportunities
UCP Marjon’s Physics Enhancement Course is designed to provide you with the confidence and increased knowledge to prepare you to undertake a full-time postgraduate course of Secondary teacher training. The course is open to intending trainees from across the whole region.
Additional Information
What our participants say:
"My knowledge of Physics has been enriched by good hands on use of practicals. Useful to see what works well as a demonstration, and what does not work well. The course has highlighted gaps in my knowledge which is useful to know where I need to do some reading."
"It is good to get involved with a large range of experiments that can be easily replicated in the classroom. My knowledge has improved, and given me an insight into where my subject knowledge needs to be improved."
"My confidence in teaching Physics has increased as I have excellent ideas for lesson practical's to be used in classroom."
"I have improved knowledge of teaching strategies."
Application and enquiries:
For enquiries, applications and admissions please email: science@marjon.ac.uk or contact the Subject Knowledge Course Administrator on 01752 636700 ex 3919.
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