Teaching GCSE Physics for Non-Specialists
Course Code: T0431
£2,489.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This critical and supportive course is designed specifically for non-specialist teachers delivering GCSE Physics who want to develop both their subject knowledge and their classroom confidence. Covering the core topics within the GCSE Physics curriculum, the course focuses on strengthening understanding of key concepts, addressing common student misconceptions, and modelling effective teaching strategies that lead to improved student outcomes. With increasing curriculum demands and accountability measures, teaching Physics without a specialist background can feel challenging. This course provides clear, accessible explanations alongside tried-and-tested pedagogical approaches, enabling teachers to deliver accurate, engaging and impactful lessons. Participants will leave with a stronger grasp of the “big ideas” in physics and renewed confidence in their ability to teach the subject effectively.WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain a clear understanding of the most frequent student misconceptions in GCSE Physics and how to address them effectively in lessons
- Strengthen your grasp of core physics concepts to ensure accurate, confident and authoritative teaching
- Take away a range of practical, classroom-ready strategies to engage students and deepen understanding
- Develop approaches to teaching complex topics in a clear, structured and accessible way
- Leave the course feeling more confident, capable and prepared to teach GCSE Physics successfully
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain a clear understanding of the most frequent student misconceptions in GCSE Physics and how to address them effectively in lessons
- Strengthen your grasp of core physics concepts to ensure accurate, confident and authoritative teaching
- Take away a range of practical, classroom-ready strategies to engage students and deepen understanding
- Develop approaches to teaching complex topics in a clear, structured and accessible way
- Leave the course feeling more confident, capable and prepared to teach GCSE Physics successfully
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Introduction- Exploring the benefits of teaching physics and why it is a rewarding subject to deliver
- Understanding the structure of the day to set clear expectations for the session
- Identifying the aims of the session to ensure a focused and purposeful experience
10:15am: Key Concepts
- Understand the importance of learning units in physics
- Practising accurate unit conversions to solve higher-level physics problems
- Rearrange physics equations to make different variables the subject
10:30am: Forces and Motion
- Identifying common misconceptions in forces and motion and how they impact learning
- Evaluating the effectiveness of different pedagogical approaches for teaching this topic
- Exploring practical resources to support engaging and effective lessons.
11.30am: Break
11.45am: Waves
- Exploring common misconceptions about waves and how to address them
- Developing teaching strategies to make wave concepts more accessible
- Using practical resources to enhance student engagement and understanding.
12.00pm: Light, the Electromagnetic Spectrum, and Radioactivity
- Identifying misconceptions in light, the electromagnetic spectrum, and radioactivity
- Demonstrating effective pedagogical approaches to improve student understanding
- Exploring resources that bring abstract concepts to life in the classroom.
12.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: Electricity
- Identifying common misconceptions in electricity and strategies to address them
- Developing effective teaching approaches to simplify complex ideas
- Exploring practical resources to support engaging and interactive lessons.
2.30pm: Break
2.45pm: Particle Model and Magnetism
- Identifying misconceptions related to the particle model and magnetism
- Evaluating pedagogical approaches to support clear and effective explanations
- Exploring practical resources to enhance teaching and learning.
3.30pm: Final Reflections
- Reflecting on key learning and identifying practical ways to apply new strategies in the classroom.
3.45pm: Depart
GCSE - Code: T0431
Teaching GCSE Physics for Non-Specialists
COURSE LEADER
An experienced school leader, Gemma Webb now teaches GCSE Physics as a non-specialist, combining leadership expertise with a strong commitment to classroom practice. She holds a first-class degree from the University of Liverpool in Medicinal Chemistry and a PGCE from the University of Manchester. She has led whole-school improvement across both state and independent schools, with a focus on raising standards and enhancing teaching and learning. She is passionate about education and dedicated to supporting both students and teachers to achieve their full potential.
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