Secondary Science Courses

Secondary Science courses. STEM CPD LIVE* Remote delivery science courses for teachers.

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 Learning consultants.

* These courses are live and not recorded and cannot be watched back at a later date.

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Biology Triple Science – Homeostasis

RK298 B59

For maintained schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton Only – schools from outside this area will be cancelled.

Electromagnetism at KS4 with Physics Partners

RK298 A165

Electromagnetism is useful due to its numerous technological and scientific applications in our daily life. This workshop will give you a solid understanding of the concepts taught in the electromagnetism topic. It will also identify key areas of difficulty for students and share engaging and accessible strategies for helping them to succeed in the classroom. During the workshop, there will be live demonstrations to help you with delivery of this subject area.

Energy and Energy Stores at KS4 with Physics Partners

RK298 A164

Any change in the Universe is associated with a transfer of energy and so energy is an important part of GCSE Physics. This workshop will help you to gain a deeper understanding of energy stores and pathways and the importance of the principle of conservation of energy.  There will be live demonstrations during the workshop which will provide a model for energy stores and how energy is transferred from store to store. The workshop will also demonstrate the ‘FIFA method’ for setting out calculations correctly.

Biology Triple Science – Hormonal Control

RK298 B61

For maintained schools in the Derby Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only.  Schools from outside this funded area will be cancelled.

Biology Triple Science – The Kidney

RK298 B62

For maintained schools from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton only – schools from outside this funded area will be cancelled.

KS4 Biology – Genes and the Genome

RK298 A159

Identifying Misconceptions in KS3 Biology

RK298 B87

This course provides participants with the opportunity to consider the misconceptions which exist in (name of course). We will look at teaching strategies for drawing these misconceptions (and preconceptions) out of students and consider ways of breaking them down and building on firmer, more concrete foundations through effective learning.

KS4 Physics – Forces and Motion

RK298 B81

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• name some common forces and agree a common language when describing and labelling them
• describe the links between forces and motion
• quote Newton’s laws, and apply them to new situations

This course has been partially funded by a charity. Schools are partially funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

KS4 Physics – Electricity: Ohm’s Law

RK298 B82

By the end of the session you will have discussed theories surrounding Ohms Law.

This course has been partially funded by a charity. Schools are partially funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

KS4 Biology – Gene Expression

RK298 A160

This course will provide subject knowledge to help in planning and teaching biology for Key Stage 4 (Coordinated Science and Triple Science) with a focus on the genome, genes and gene expression and cell division. Develop your biology teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effectively, engaging your students and supporting their achievement and attainment. You will be supported to find ways to enhance students’ learning skills. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking account of preconceptions, misconceptions and common issues in teaching these biology concepts.

By the end of the session you will have:

• develop an understanding of key concepts in KS4 biology
• identify common preconceptions and misconceptions held by students
• investigate teaching approaches to develop student knowledge and understanding
• increase your confidence to plan and teach for more effective learning for GCSE biology students

This course has been partially funded by an Enthuse project. Schools are funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

KS4 Physics – Nuclear Radiation

RK298 B66

By the end of the session you will have:

• Considered some myths and misconceptions about radioactivity
• Investigated a wide range of different teaching ideas
• Evaluated different models for the decay of a radioactive material

This course has been partially funded by a charity. Schools are partially funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

An Introduction to Disciplinary Literacy in Science

RK298 A185

We know that literacy can be an issue for many learners. This evidence-informed workshop will look at disciplinary literacy, that is getting students to read, talk and write like scientists. This workshop will equip you with tried and tested practical strategies that you can take back and use in your own department or classroom.

KS4 Physics – Hookes Law

RK298 B83

By the end of the session you will have in depth theories on Hooke’s Law.

This course has been partially funded by a charity. Schools are partially funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

Identifying Misconceptions in KS3 Physics

RK298 A183

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.

KS4 Biology – Cell Division

RK298 A161

This course will provide subject knowledge to help in planning and teaching biology for Key Stage 4 (Coordinated Science and Triple Science) with a focus on the genome, genes and gene expression and cell division. Develop your biology teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effectively, engaging your students and supporting their achievement and attainment. You will be supported to find ways to enhance students’ learning skills. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking account of preconceptions, misconceptions and common issues in teaching these biology concepts.

This course has been partly funded by an Enthuse project. Schools are funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

EP2332 Technicians Health and Safety

RK607 B27

Health and Safety for technicians and teachers.

This course will cover the basics of health and safety knowledge needed to ensure yourself and your department are working safely in science education.

We will explore common Health and Safety issues, responsibilities, training, emergency measures, systems, security and risk assessments for teacher and technician activities.

This course is free for Derby, Leicester, Northants and Nottingham delegates only. All other bookings will be cancelled.

Physics Triple Science – Stopping Distance and Other Maths

RK298 B71

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 4 (Triple Science). Start your Triple Science teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effective learning for your physics classes. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching these concepts.

This course has been partially funded by a charity. Schools are partially funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

Checking for Understanding in Secondary Science

RK298 A186

The science curriculum is crowded and there is much to learn and remember. In Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, he stresses the vital importance of Checking for Understanding. In this workshop we will consider what this might look like in your science lesson and what you can do to make sure you know that your learners have ‘got it’.

Physics Triple Science – Fission and Fusion / Space Physics

RK298 B72

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 4 (Triple Science). Start your Triple Science teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effective learning for your physics classes. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching these concepts.

This course has been partially funded by a charity. Schools are partially funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

Specific SEND Needs – Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties etc

RK298 A174

Physics Triple Science – Waves and Optics

RK298 B84

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 4 (Triple Science). Start your Triple Science teaching with the tools and confidence to plan and teach effective learning for your physics classes. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into account misconceptions and common issues in teaching these concepts.

This course has been partially funded by a charity. Schools are partially funded in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only. Schools from outside of this funded area will be cancelled.

Identifying Misconceptions in KS3 Chemistry

RK298 B89

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.

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.

Identifying Misconceptions in KS4 Chemistry

RK298 B90

This course provides participants with the opportunity to consider the misconceptions which exist in (name of course). We will look at teaching strategies for drawing these misconceptions (and preconceptions) out of students and consider ways of breaking them down and building on firmer, more concrete foundations through effective learning.

FAQs

REGISTRATION, BOOKING AND OTHER FAQs

Check out the FAQ page for assistance on how to register, make bookings, fees and other information. For any other queries regarding a course please contact Anna Cummings on STEM@dtsa.org.uk.

FACE-TO-FACE COURSES

In-person courses are available in your local area of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire or Leicestershire & Northamptonshire, which are great for networking and practicals.