Induction Course for Physics Teachers
- Target Group
- Physics teachers new to the profession and teachers of physics new to the revised Leaving Certificate syllabus
- Course Aims
- Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Apply the structure and content of the physics syllabus, the teacher guidelines and the support starter pack
• Identify and investigate best practice in laboratory management
• Choose effective teaching methods, such as Assessment for Learning, for communicating physics
• Demonstrate practical hands-on experience with all the experiments listed in the syllabus
• Discuss and reflect on their own teaching and share experiences and useful resources with colleagues
• Undertake some action research in teachers' own work situations, reflect on practice and document the outcomes.
