Secondary Physics TSST Course
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
- Conceptual Understanding (for example of circuit electricity, forces etc.)
- Practical approaches to developing understanding
- Using mathematics and graphs in physics, and problem solving
- Common misconceptions in physics
- The new GCSE
Session Topics
- Forces
- Motion and momentum
- Electricity and circuits
- Static electricity and magnetism
- Thermal energy and the 'new' approach to energy stores and pathways
- Using maths in physics
- Waves and light
- Thinking like physicist
- Forces and pressure for triple physics
- Radioactivity
- Space and the expanding universe
Course Timetable
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| Friday 4 November | Completed registration form returned | |
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Saturday 5 November 09:00 - 12:00 (Refreshments provided) |
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Saturday 3 December 09:00 - 12:00 (Refreshments provided) |
Motion |
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Saturday 14 January 09:00 - 12:00 (Refreshments provided) |
Electricity |
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Saturday 28 January 09:00 - 12:00 (Refreshments provided) |
Static Electricity and magnetism |
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Saturday 4 March 09:00 - 12:00 (Refreshments provided) |
Heat, temperature and energy |
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Saturday 18 March 09:00 - 12:00 (Refreshments provided) |
Using maths in physics |
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Residential Weekender Friday 31 March to Saturday 1 April 10:00 Friday to 12:00 Saturday (Lunch, Evening Meal, Accommodation and Breakfast provided) |
Waves and light
Thinking like a physicist
Additional forces for triple science |
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Saturday 13 May 09:00 - 12:00 (Refreshments provided) |
Radioactivity |
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Saturday 17 June 09:00 - 12:00 (Refreshments provided) |
Space and the expanding universe |
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The Accreditation Folder
- Reflective Diary - Observations and evaluation from lessons, conversations with pupils other teachers, observations, dept meetings , other CPD, reporting or exam marking. The reflective diary should be reviewed at some point during the course.
- Observation feedback - Keep copies of any formal and informal observations you have received or given.
- Mentor/Department Meetings - Include 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.
Those that complete at least 70% attendance and can evidence within their folder the 7 key criteria and tasks above will receive their accreditation certificate.
All materials used by the trainers throughout the course will be available online to all participants.
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.
Registration Form
To register for the course please download the below form and send back as requested on the form.
Secondary Physics TSST Registration form
