(Manchester Central) Subject knowledge for physics teaching: Forces SK103 / MANC24-25

Start date
29 Apr 25
Duration
8 Weeks
Location
STEM Education North West, NW STEM Education Centre, Brooks Building, Manchester M15 6GX View on Google Map

Summary

This blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching forces 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: introduction to forces, deforming forces, frictional forces, Newton’s laws, motion (speed, distance, time), motion (velocity, acceleration, momentum), non-contact forces, forces in action.

This course is only available for teachers in England who have QTS and do not have a physics degree.

 

 

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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

DateTimeLocation
SKPT Full day face to face session29 April 202509:30-15:30STEM Education North West
SKPT Half day face to face session08 July 202509:30-12:30STEM Education North West

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Additional information

Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.

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