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Astronomy and Space Physics: Teaching Secondary Science 

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Astronomy and Space Physics: Teaching Secondary Science
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Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

1,814

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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Astronomy and Space Physics: Teaching Secondary Science
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Highlights

  • Duration 3 weeks
  • Weekly study 3 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Astronomy and Space Physics: Teaching Secondary Science
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More about this course
  • Our world is increasingly driven by science and technology and, as a result, STEM is becoming a growing area of focus in education.
  • On this course, you'll learn how to impart key physics, space science, and astronomy knowledge while teaching transferable skills that will support your students in their schooling and career to come.
  • Science is a compulsory subject at school, but how does this impact how students view science?
  • This course will help you, as an educator, understand how students see science and how that affects their engagement in the subject.
  • Using space physics and astronomy for context, you'll have the chance to improve your science subject knowledge and start teaching in a way that helps your students foster a lifelong interest in science.
  • Secondary school is when students begin to seriously consider future career paths.
  • In finding new ways to investigate outstanding questions, secondary science covers vital areas like math, literacy, and creativity. It also provides a platform for young people to build critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • As well as helping pupils build key STEM knowledge, you'll learn how to support students to develop a range of skills that will stand them in good stead for future job opportunities.
  • This course is led by ROG astronomers who offer expert scientific knowledge in physics and astronomy.
  • In a typical year, they teach over 40,000 learners onsite at the Royal Observatory Greenwich through workshops and planetarium shows and also engage students through observatory outreach at schools and festivals.
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Astronomy and Space Physics: Teaching Secondary Science
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Considerations when teaching secondary science

Introduction to Week 1

Interest in Science

Science, literacy and maths

How you teach science

Summary of week 1

Teaching astronomy and space physics

Introduction to Week 2

Teaching space physics

Extending scientific skills

Summary of week 2

Extending those learning experiences

Introduction to Week 3

Exposing students to current and real science

Virtual teaching

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