All Professional development articles
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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
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IdeasUpgrade your exam technique: 6 ways to improve your assessment skills
Discover how to maximise your students’ chances of success in their exams
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CPDTeaching rates of reaction post-16
Ideas and activities to help students explore reaction dynamics and mechanisms
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Exhibition chemistryDemonstrating the diffusion of ammonia and hydrogen chloride
Revisiting and refining a classic diffusion demo with Declan Fleming
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FeatureUsing cognitive science for more effective lesson planning
Take advantage of how the mind works and improve learning outcomes
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News5 tips for teaching VSEPR theory
Use the latest research to help your students form correct mental images when predicting molecular geometries
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Ideas3 ways to improve your explanations
From examples and non-examples to definitions, tips to communicate new ideas and concepts effectively