Programmes in both subjects will be running in 2007/08 and 2008/09.
Attending the programmes will help enhance participants’ knowledge of the subject and subject-specific pedagogical skills. This will enable them to develop their confidence and effectiveness in teaching physics or chemistry.
Each participant will follow development paths which build on their prior knowledge of teaching physics or chemistry. These are tailored to their individual needs.
The programmes will provide up to 40 days of support, including both face-to-face and in-class development opportunities, and will be accredited at masters level.
To be eligible, applicants must already be regularly teaching physics or chemistry as a portion of their timetable, and must continue to do so for the duration of the course. There are 60 places in total, 20 at each institution.
Funding for supply cover is available, and course participants will be eligible to receive £5,000 when attaining accreditation on completion of the course.
Providers have been recruiting to courses throughout 2008. Please note that recruitment to the course at Keele University will stay open until the end of September 2008. To find out more about applying for a place contact Keele University.
Edge Hill University in partnership with the University of Cumbria
Dave Roberts: dave.roberts@edgehill.ac.uk
Telephone: 01695 584767
University of Keele in partnership with the Science Learning Centre for the West Midlands
Keele will only be offering the programme in chemistry only in 2008/09.
Charles Phillips: c.l.phillips@slcwm.keele.ac.uk
Telephone: 01782 584429
University of Brighton
Ian Longman: i.longman@brighton.ac.uk
Telephone: 01273 643426
