Physics courses. STEM CPD LIVE* Remote delivery for science teachers and leads.
The following packages provide opportunities to network and learn with colleagues in the same role in other schools. The sessions are aimed at subject leaders and other key school staff. Each session is professionally facilitated by STEM consultants.
* These courses are live and not recorded and cannot be watched back at a later date.
BOOKINGS
Online bookings close 24 hours before the course start date. Last minute bookings can be made by email and not the website.
For any queries regarding a course please contact Anna Cummings on STEM@dtsa.org.uk.
FEES
Fees shown are for maintained (state-funded) schools.
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Post 16 Physics: Waves – Fundamentals
RX073 KA02a
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5.
This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of waves and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts.
Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting these topic areas within other Level 3 science qualifications.
Post 16 Physics Subject Knowledge Enhancement: Waves
RX073 KA01
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5.
This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of waves and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts.
Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting these topic areas within other Level 3 science qualifications.
Dates:
- 15 January 2024
- 17 January 2024
- 19 January 2024
Venue: Online
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Cost: £100
Post 16 Physics: Two-Source Interference and Diffraction of Sound and Light
RX073 KA02b
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5.
This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of waves and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts.
Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting these topic areas within other Level 3 science qualifications.
Post 16 Physics: Refraction, Total Internal Reflection and Polarisation
RX073 KA02c
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5.
This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of waves and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts.
Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting these topic areas within other Level 3 science qualifications.
Post 16 Physics Subject Knowledge Enhancement: Fields
RX074 KA01
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5.
This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of fields and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts.
Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting this topic area within other Level 3 science qualifications.
Dates:
- 22 January 2024
- 24 January 2024
- 26 January 2024
Venue: Online
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Cost: £100
Post 16 Physics: Field Fundamentals
RX074 KA02a
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5.
This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of fields and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts.
Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting this topic area within other Level 3 science qualifications.
Post 16 Physics: B Fields
RX074 KA02b
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5.
This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of fields and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts.
Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting this topic area within other Level 3 science qualifications.
Post 16 Physics: Potential and Energy
RX074 KA02c
Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5.
This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of fields and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching key concepts.
Primarily aimed at A-Level, this course may also be useful in supporting this topic area within other Level 3 science qualifications.
EP1609 KS3 Science (Physics) – Electricity
RK298 B40
By end of this session, you will be able to:
- Introduce the concept of charge, the different types and the forces between them
- Introduce the idea of a continuous circuit
- Introduce the concept of current and resistance
- Introduce the concept of potential difference (voltage)
- Be aware of a range of models which can be used in the classroom
- Have a range of methods available to introduce these concepts
Free for maintained schools from Derby, Nottingham, Northampton and Leicester. Bookings from outside this funded area will be cancelled.
EP1609 KS4 Physics – Electromagnetism
RK298 B38
By end of this session, you will be able to:
- Explore magnetic and electromagnetic fields
- Introduce the idea of electromagnetic induction leading to the dynamo effect
- Introduce the converse effect – the motor
- Explore transformers and overhead power cables
Free for maintained schools from Derby, Nottingham, Northampton and Leicester. Bookings from outside this funded area will be cancelled.
Identifying Misconceptions in KS4 Physics
RK298 A184
At the end of this session you will have:
- Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) for those who might be looking to improve their understanding in physics
- Considered a selection of physics ideas; those where misconceptions arise or where describing the scientific concepts is a challenge.
REGISTRATION, BOOKING AND FEES
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For any other queries regarding a course please contact Anna Cummings on STEM@dtsa.org.uk.
FACE-TO-FACE & PAST COURSES
In-person courses are available in your local area which are great for networking and practicals, and a list of past courses is available to view showing courses we are able to run again on request.
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire and Leicester, Leicestershire & Northants Science Learning Partnerships (SLP), trading as Developing Teachers of Science Association (DTSA), cover the entire geographical area including Derby, Nottingham, Leicester & Northampton for STEM Learning UK.
Our aim is to allow all staff to support students to ensure they are the best that they can be. We are proud to have provided teachers, technicians and other educators with high impact, subject-specific professional development in science and the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.