All Professional development articles
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CPDHow to teach atomic structure at 14–16
Strengthen your students’ grasp of the atom and electronic configurations with these models and strategies
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FeatureMake subject-specific professional development stick
5 ways to make CPD effective and long-lasting in your science department
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AnalysisReviewing the ECF
Do new teachers leave the early career framework a five-star review or are they left with a bad taste in their mouths?
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FeatureStrengthen your teaching practice with targeted CPD
Discover why subject knowledge always packs a punch in the classroom
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NewsBoost maths skills to improve chemistry learning
Use these evidence-based tips to help your learners get ahead with chemical calculations
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FeatureHow to get your post-16 students to manage their workload effectively
Take a no-nonsense approach guaranteed to help your learners smash coursework targets
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OpinionConfessions of an examiner
Exam marking veteran Kristy Turner shares the joys and challenges of it all – and why it matters
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IdeasOvercome tricky classroom scenarios with handy phrases
Be ready to face any teaching challenge with these effective teacher-tested phrases
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FeatureSuccessful strategies for sequencing knowledge
Discover how to effectively develop your students’ knowledge and skills by sequencing practical activities
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Article'It helps you to define yourself as a leader'
Read about the experience of one head of science who took part in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Leadership skills mentoring programme
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FeatureBoost your teaching practice with subject-specific personal development
Drill down to the evidence base supporting it, what’s on offer and some barriers to accessing it
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ReviewTeaching secondary chemistry, 3rd edition
From misconceptions to maths, this book is an essential resource
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FeaturePut your best foot forward with personalised professional learning
Ensure your CPD is tailored to you and your classroom to improve student outcomes
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RSC NewsSupporting excellence in chemistry teaching in Scotland
How the RSC is collaborating with Education Scotland to support chemistry teachers
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IdeasHow to succeed as a new science teacher
Four fab hacks to help you thrive in your first years of teaching science
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IdeasHow to bring your CPD from books to the classroom
Four easy steps to develop your teaching through books and articles
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CPDTeaching observation skills at 11–14
Observation is a key skill for budding chemists. This is how to develop it with your younger students
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NewsWhat affects students’ self-assessment skills?
A study investigating students’ self-assessed understanding has implications for your practice