Tuesday 12 January, 9.30am–4pm GMT, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Want to feel more confident in supporting your early career teachers in delivering practical work and managing their classroom during experiments?
This one day, in-person course is designed to support experienced chemistry teachers in developing the confidence, skills and resources needed to mentor early career teachers in practical chemistry. Participants will leave equipped to deliver and adapt the activities back in their own schools when supporting colleagues.
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Can’t make it?
If you’d like to hear about future dates, or would like to host this course in your area, you can contact us to register your interest.
Outcomes
After this course, you will have:
- developed strategies to support colleagues in managing classroom behaviour and safety during experiments
- gained practical experience with demonstrations, classroom practicals and adapting activities for diverse learners
- be equipped to deliver and adapt the course materials back in your own school or department
Course information
This course is delivered through three sessions designed to help experienced teachers lead professional learning in their own schools, particularly when supporting early career colleagues. It focuses on building confidence and sharing best practice in delivering practical chemistry lessons.
The course is highly practical and discussion-based, giving participants the opportunity to share experiences, reflect on challenges and learn from one another. Each of the three hands-on sessions are designed to be delivered back in participants’ own departments.
- Wow demonstrations (session 1): learn how to carry out exciting but potentially hazardous demonstrations safely, and how to support early career teachers in doing the same.
- Managing challenging classroom practicals (session 2): explores how to run complex practicals while keeping pupils safe and engaged, and how to help new teachers manage these lessons confidently.
- Adapting practicals for diverse learners (session 3): find out how to make experimental work more inclusive and accessible, without compromising on rigour or safety.
Participants will be given access to all course materials, including experiments, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and recommended further reading.
How to register
To book your place on Tuesday 12 January 2027, please email us with the following details:
- Your contact details and role within your school
- Your school and/or MAT name
- Indicate that you wish to attend on Tuesday 12 January, Southampton University
Can’t make it? Get in touch!
If you’re interested in this course, but can’t make this date/location, please email us with the following details:
- Your contact details and role within your school
- Your school and/or MAT name
- Preferred dates and location
- Indicate if you would like to find out about hosting this course
