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Science SKE (self-funded only)

This self-funded online Science SKE is flexible and ideal for non-specialist teachers looking to teach KS3 Science and address gaps in your knowledge.

Study a Science SKE at ºÚÁÏÍø

Our Science SKE will enable you to:

• accurately assess your own subject knowledge strengths and weaknesses
• become familiar with the Sciences curriculum
• use appropriate resources to address gaps in your subject knowledge
• use your subject knowledge to plan engaging lessons and inspire further study of STEM subjects
• plan the delivery of curriculum content so that foundational concepts and skills are mastered, before moving on to more complex content
• anticipate misconceptions within a topic
• identify specific disciplinary knowledge related to a particular topic, including subject-specific literacy and numeracy skills.

This SKE is for self-funded applicants only.

You will be able to choose from the following units:

• Unit 1: KS3 Science
• Unit 2: KS3/4 Practical Science.

You’ll be assessed through a combination of a subject knowledge audit, portfolio of evidence, an exam questions task and a consolidation task.

Resources

In addition to input from specialist subject tutors you will also receive:

• a physical copy of a GCSE and/or A-level textbook, as well as a revision guide. 
• a full subscription to  materials, an interactive course of videos and short assessments (relating to all three science subjects for GCSE, plus A-level materials for Chemistry)
• a fully paid subscription to , a database of past KS3, GCSE and A-level exam questions
• access to thousands of relevant physical and e-books through our Library
• licensed software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• access to , a huge collection of documentaries, schools TV, films and drama that you can stream for free. 

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You might also be interested in:

• SKE courses at ºÚÁÏÍø
• teacher training events
• Education and Teaching
• PGCE courses.