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Effective delivery of practical work
Boost your confidence in delivering practical work and managing your classroom during practical work
Led by expert facilitators, the course will help you develop strategies for delivering practical work as well as hints and tips to manage your classroom during practical work. Over four sessions, there’s time to discuss ideas and share your previous experience, plus opportunities to ask questions and get guidance from our experts.
At a glance
Upcoming dates:
Tuesdays January – March 2027, 3-45–5.30
Cost: Free for Teach Chemistry members
Session frequency: Fortnightly
Course outcomes
After this course, you should:
- have greater confidence in planning and delivering practical work
- have greater confidence in managing your classroom, particularly during practical work
- use a wider range of practical approaches in your lessons
Throughout the course you will gain knowledge and skills for teaching chemistry through guided learning discussions, in which you will share ideas and experiences with a group of your peers and teaching experts.
Upcoming dates and registration
Spring term
Tuesdays, January–March 2027, 4–5.30pm, online
You’ll need to be a member of Teach Chemistry to register for this course. Sign in now or register for an account today to get started.
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Session 1: Tuesday 19 January, 4–5.30pm
Why do practical work?
Session 2: Tuesday 2 February, 4–5.30pm
Strategies for practical chemistry
Session 3: Tuesday 23 February, 4–5.30pm
Inclusive and accessible practical work
Session 4: Tuesday 9 March, 4–5.30pm
Managing classroom behaviour during practical work
Additional information
This course is suited to teachers in all career stages. In particular, this course is suitable for teachers looking to build confidence to plan and deliver practical work, those looking for different strategies to manage the classroom during practical work, or those looking to use a wider range of practical approaches in lessons and hear from our expert course facilitators.
Once you complete all four sessions, you will qualify for a certificate of attendance to add to your professional development portfolio or record.
Support from your subject or school leadership team is a critical factor in successful professional development. When you sign up for a module, we’ll ask you to provide details of a senior member of staff who is responsible for your professional development provisions, e.g. head of chemistry/department, assistant headteacher, or headteacher.
Try the in person course: Effective delivery of practical work in-person course
Testimonials
Jonathan, teacher of science
Really impressed with the quality of this CPD, I have recommended the RSC to many of my colleagues and will be looking forward to doing more CPD in the future myself.
Rebecca, assistant curriculum leader
I have already started to implement the use of micro(scale) chemistry practical’s in the department. The technicians love me!
FAQs
Who is this course for?
Any teacher looking to increase their confidence in planning and delivering practical chemistry work
Priority will be given to teachers working in schools in challenging circumstances , defined as:
- Ireland: DEIS school
- England: >35% pupil premium eligibility
- Northern Ireland: >45% free school meals eligibility
- Scotland: >25% free school meals eligibility
- Wales: >30% free school meals eligibility
How much does the course cost?
Nothing at all! Our sustained professional development courses are fully funded by the RSC for Teach Chemistry members, although places are limited. (If the course wasn’t fully funded it would cost £250!)
Is this course recognised? Will I receive a certificate?
Absolutely. The course is recognised CPD, so you will receive a certificate of attendance for your professional development portfolio/record once you have completed all sessions.
To qualify for the certificate of attendance, you must attend all sessions and complete all required tasks.
Do you record the sessions?
No, course sessions are not recorded. If you are not available for the course dates currently advertised, watch this space – most courses run every term.