Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course has been designed as CPD for teachers of science subjects for 14-16 year olds. Teachers of physics, early career teachers, returning teachers, non-specialist teachers, technicians and teaching assistants will gain from the peer learning and resources available on this course. Learn from national CPD subject leaders, the experience of other teachers and access high quality supporting resources throughout this course. You can use the hashtag #FLSTEMPractical to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

• Practical work for 14-16 year olds in the topics of radiation, waves and electric circuits.
• Contextualising practical work in physics to the everyday environment.
• How progression in practical work impacts on students’ learning.
• Assessment of learning through practical work.
• Approaches to teaching practical science that can be applied to other topic areas.