Discover ways to teach rates of reaction chemistry through the medium of experimental work. Identify the limits of current understanding with an Assessment for Learning (AfL) opportunity and explore the importance of careful and detailed observation and record keeping. Practical investigations are at the core of this course, which identifies common student misconceptions and helps you develop strategies for overcoming them.
Pre-16 courses
Learning objectives
Participants will learn about:
- different contexts for teaching rates of reaction
- the sequence of key ideas that students need to understand rates of reaction
- the common misconceptions and challenges that students experience with rates of reaction
- integrating working scientifically into the rates of reaction topic
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- explain rates of reaction through a range of different contexts
- apply sequence learning of key ideas to maximise understanding of rates of reaction
- identify common misconceptions, such as those associated with surface area and catalysis, and use knowledge to address them
- plan to integrate aspects of working scientifically into rates of reaction learning schemes
Each course is tailored to specific needs, so objectives and outcomes may vary slightly from those given here.
Post-16 courses
Learning objectives
Participants will learn about:
- the sequence of key ideas that students need to understand rates of reaction at post-16 level
- the common misconceptions and challenges that students experience with rates of reaction
- integrating working scientifically into the rates of reaction topic
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- apply sequence learning of key ideas, including the interpretation of graphs, to maximise understanding of rates of reaction at post-16 level
- identify common misconceptions that arise, such as those associated with rates and equilibria, and use knowledge to address them
- plan to integrate aspects of working scientifically into rates of reaction learning schemes
Each course is tailored to specific needs, so objectives and outcomes may vary slightly from those given here.
