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Experienced teacher teaching strategies
Develop and explore new ways to teach key topics to your post-16 students
Led by expert facilitators, this course will help you develop strategies to help your learners with crucial topics of both UK and Irish curricula. Within each session, there’s time to discuss ideas and share your experiences, plus opportunities to ask questions and get guidance from our experts.
At a glance
Upcoming dates:
Wednesdays, January–March 2027, 7–8.30pm
Cost: Free for Teach Chemistry members
Session frequency: Fortnightly
Course outcomes
After this course, you should be able to:
- illustrate best practice in chemistry based on latest learning models
- share and refine good practice from our own classroom experiences
- identify RSC resources that can be used in classroom practice
Throughout the course you will gain knowledge and skills to teach chemistry through guided learning discussions, in which you will share ideas and experiences with peers and teaching experts
Upcoming dates and registration
Spring term
Wednesdays, January–March 2027, 7–8.30pm, 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: Wednesday 20 January, 7–8.30pm
Calculations of reactions, mole concentrations, volumes of gases, per cent yields and atom economies
Session 2: Wednesday 3 February, 7–8.30pm
Organic synthesis
Session 3: Wednesday 24 February, 7–8.30pm
Determination and use of rate equations
Session 4: Wednesday 10 March, 7–8.30pm
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Additional information
We will be covering key chemistry curriculum topics taught across the UK and Ireland. The course is most suited to established teachers with solid topic knowledge, or those looking to explore new ways to teach key curriculum areas and gather new ideas and resources from experts and peers.
The format is a series of four sessions – you will complete these once a month. By completing the sessions, you will qualify for a certificate of attendance to add to your professional development portfolio/record.
We will ask you to complete some short tasks outside of the sessions, which you will discuss with your course facilitator and fellow participants. Tasks will be provided approximately one month in advance of each session on the module event support page.
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.
Testimonials
Lisa, teacher of science
Lots of good ideas for how to help pupils with the trickier topics. I feel like I have a few more strategies up my sleeve that I can now deploy depending on the cohort / individual pupil.
Louisa, assistant subject leader
I have already changed how I deliver content. students are able to tackle calculation questions better as they visulise them, and I have shared links with staff. I will be sharing statagies gained through my role as assistant subject leader.
FAQs
Who is this course for?
The course is designed for teachers who are established in their career. This course is not suitable for less experienced teachers, trainees or student teachers.
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 and you receive a certificate of attendance for your professional development portfolio/record once you have completed all your chosen course’s 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.