(Shaw Education Trust) Subject knowledge for physics teaching: Electricity SK102B / NC24-25
Summary
The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching electricity at Key Stages 3 and 4.
Learning takes place over an extended period, normally between 6-8 weeks and includes the following:
- Full day face-to-face session.
- Two online webinars.
- Supported online study, including activities and quizzes.
- Face-to-face half day.
Topics covered are static electricity, current electricity, series and parallel circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism and mathematical and practical approaches to teaching electricity.
Eligibility: This course is only available for qualified teachers in England who do NOT have a physics ITT qualification. This course is for biology, chemistry, science or any other teachers teaching physics at KS3 and/or KS4 outside of their specialist field.Trainee teachers and technicians are NOT eligible to access this course.
Who is the course leader?
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Mike Melling
I have taught Physics for over 30 years and was a Head of Department for 21 years. I still teach Physics in a state school in addition to being a...
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Outcomes
The SKPT blended learning CPD will:
- develop teaching skills and confidence.
- consider mathematical problem solving, conceptual challenges, practical work and pedagogical reflections.
- Delivered in a supportive learning network.
On completion of the course teachers can complete a Subject Knowledge Award accredited by the Institute of Physics.
Email skpt@ogdentrust.com for further information or if you have any questions.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| SKPT Full day face to face session | 18 June 2025 | 09:00-16:30 | The Orme Academy |
| SKPT Webinar 1 | 24 June 2025 | 16:00-17:00 | The Orme Academy |
| SKPT Webinar 2 | 01 July 2025 | 15:30-16:30 | The Orme Academy |
| SKPT Webinar 3 | 14 July 2025 | 16:00-17:00 | The Orme Academy |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£100.00 |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£800.00 +VAT | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
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Alternative dates
Alexandra Park School, Bidwell Gardens, London N11 2AZ
Rugby High School, Longrood Road, Rugby CV22 7RE
Oldham Sixth Form College, Union Street West, Oldham OL8 1XU
Oldbury Wells School, Oldbury Wells, Bridgnorth WV16 5JD
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