Science.
Science Teacher Training.
Whether you are a recent Science graduate or looking to change careers, our Science teacher training programme will empower you to develop your subject knowledge and the skills required to teach it. Science is a core subject in secondary schools and at the heart of STEM education. The practical element of Science not only captures the interest of students, but also enables them to develop their scientific enquiry skills and so is at the centre of our course. This, interleaved with up-to-date best practice in Science education, will facilitate you in your journey to becoming a confident, competent and inspiring Science teacher.
Subject Pedagogy Tutor.
Debbie brings 18 years of Science teaching experience to her role, along with an interest in the development and implementation of cognitive science in the classroom.
Having re-trained to be a Science teacher following six years in Cancer Research, Debbie understands what it takes to change careers and values the importance of bringing these experiences with you. Her background in research means she is deeply passionate about scientific enquiry; teaching students the skills that they need to be Scientists, in an ever-changing world.
Debbie has held several different positions within the John Taylor Science department over the years, ranging from Head of KS3, Head of Biology and Head of Science. These various roles have given her a strong appreciation of the common themes, but also specific skills required, to deliver high quality Science lessons across all the key stages.
Get in touch with us to find out more about our programme and the application process.
Programme Specific Elements.
All sessions are run in a dedicated laboratory in the John Taylor Science department.
The support of an experienced and well qualified team of technicians.
Time dedicated to developing the skills necessary to safely and competently deliver demonstrations and whole class practical across all three Sciences.
Access to additional experienced Subject Specialists from the JTHS Science department.
Time dedicated to exploring a variety of strategies to ensure student engagement and progress in Science lessons, including the use of modelling, questioning, scaffolding and assessment with a strong emphasis on making what we do relevant to the lives of young people.
Sessions routed in up-to-date educational research and best practice, with links shared via a bespoke subject Padlet page.
An opportunity to explore joint strategies for teaching numeracy skills with the maths trainees.
