Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science SL274 / RA03
Summary
Are you looking for support to maximize the achievement of learners with lower prior attainment up to grade 5 in GCSE Science? As there are many reasons for lower prior attainment, we will explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning and engage pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations in the subject.
This course may support you with Science Benchmark 5
You may also be interested in: Reaching for grade 9 in science.
Who is it for?
Experienced teachers of science, ECTs (Early Career Teachers) of science, subject leaders.
What topics are covered?
- Identifying key resources to aid development of learners up to grade 5 and building your own resource bank
- Literacy, maths and practical work- strategies to aid learners up to grade 5 to use these skills across science
- Behaviour for learning- strategies to engage and keep learners on track
- Key strategies for adaptive teaching
- How to recognise and build on prior learning
How will you learn?
This course is delivered virtually using MS Teams
How long is this course?
6 hours delivered across 4 separate sessions, which are 90 minutes each
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- explore the barriers and challenges at GCSE for learners with lower prior attainment
- develop strategies and techniques to support learners with lower prior attainment in developing both substantive and disciplinary knowledge at GCSE
- identify approaches to promote engagement and success of learners with lower prior attainment
- reflect on next steps, including at curriculum level, to support learners with lower prior attainment
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science | 19 June 2025 | 09:00-10:30 | Virtual |
| 2 Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science | 19 June 2025 | 10:45-12:15 | Virtual |
| 3 Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science | 20 June 2025 | 09:00-10:30 | Virtual |
| 4 Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science | 20 June 2025 | 10:45-12:15 | Virtual |
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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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