WYMONDHAM COLLEGE
SUPPORT US - TEACHER SUBJECT SPECIALISM TRAINING
- SECONDARY PHYSICS
Find out more about the Secondary Physics course from the information below:
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To enhance the Physics subject knowledge of non specialist Physics teachers at KS4 Foundation/ Higher bridging to KS5, based on the new curriculum.
Running Themes
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Conceptual Understanding (for example of circuit electricity, forces etc.)
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Practical approaches to developing understanding
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Using Mathematics and graphs in Physics and problem solving
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Common misconceptions in Physics
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The new GCSE curriculum
Session Topics
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Forces
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Motion and Momentum
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Electricity and circuits
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Static electricity and magnetism
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Thermal energy and the 'new' approach to energy stores and pathways
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Using maths in Physics
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Waves and light
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Thinking like a physicist
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Forces and pressure for triple Physics
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Radioactivity
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Space and the expanding universe
COURSE TIMETABLE
THE ACCREDIATION FOLDER
At the beginning of the course each participant will be issued with a folder and it will be their responsibility to complete all sections of the folder over the duration of the course.
Reflective Diary - Observations and evaluation from lessons, conversations with pupils over teachers, observations, dept meetings, other CPD, reporting or exam marking. The reflective diary should be reviewed at some point during the course. Little mathematical tasks will be given at the end of the session to try out in class with direction of the questions you answer yourself.
Observation Feedback - Keep copies of any formal and informal observations you have received or given.
Mentor/ Department Meetings - Includes minutes with your mentor and/or department.
Diagnostic - Use of diagnostic testing to monitor development of understanding of the fundamental concepts.
Student Voice - At the beginning and the end of the course take feedback from your students on the content and style of your delivery of maths.
Pen Pic - At the end of the course write a short A4 sized pen pic explaining your personal maths and teaching journey throughout the course.
NCETM Evaluation - Evaluate learning at the end of the course.
the course will be externally moderated by the Department of Education and the Farlingaye and Kesgrave Teaching School Alliance.
For the residential weekender a more detailed schedule will be issued nearer the time.