Subject knowledge for physics teaching: Electricity SK102

Explore static electricity, current electricity, series & parallel circuits, magnetism & electromagnetism.

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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 8-week period 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.

How will you learn?

 

 

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.