Modelling in science: supporting thinking and developing understanding
A very useful day. Lots of practical, hands on ideas to promote learning. Now I can see how role play can be really useful.
Are you looking for ideas to help pupils understand some of the most difficult and abstract scientific ideas? This course will provide opportunities to explore different types of models and their potential to support, develop and extend pupils’ scientific thinking and understanding. You will use a variety of increasingly sophisticated models and analogies to consider how the process of describing, testing and evaluating can extend pupils’ understanding of scientific ideas and phenomena.
On this course you will:
- Enhance your knowledge of how models can promote learning
- Explore different types of modelling in science
- Consider how models evolve throughout the learning process
- Use kinaesthetic models and role play in a range of scientific contexts.
Target audience:
Subject leaders, teachers, teaching assistants and trainee teachers working with pupils age 11–16
The course lasts for a full day. However, it can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation and delivered as a series of shorter training opportunities.
Available for:
SCIENCE
How to book this course:
Contact Jo Williams, Tel 01270 764314, to discuss how this course can be used to support the development of engaging teaching and learning in your organisation.
Charges are calculated on a course by course basis, but are typically between £450 and £950 per day, plus expenses, depending on the size of the organisation and number of people attending. Special subsidised rates apply to some of our courses and for trainee teachers.
