Teaching Physics: From Basics to Brilliance

12 June 2025 - 14 July 2025
16:30
Type: Workshop
Cost: From £19

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11-19 Teachers
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Feedback on our first 'Forces' module

100% of attendees who provided feedback gave the programme the highest rating for having a positive impact on their practice 

100% of attendees who provided feedback said they would be highly likely to recommend to a friend. 

Overview of the programme

6 subject-knowledge webinars with experts - for you to watch live or on demand.

Forces Unveiled 12th June

Energy Explored 18th June

Electrifying Circuits 26th June

Wave Wonders 2nd July

Magnetic Mysteries 10th July

The Heat is On 14th July

These sessions are aimed at trainees, ECTs and non-specialists in physics, teaching GCSE level, and will:

  • Improve your subject knowledge and strengthen your understanding of core concepts for GCSE teaching success
  • Explore effective strategies to address common misconceptions and enhance student learning
  • Identify the big ideas and links across the field of physics to create a cohesive learning experience.

Sessions will be interactive and allow time to identify own ideas and discuss how to develop own teaching.

Transform your teaching and make a lasting impact on your students.

Format: 6 online sessions, each 90 minutes long.

You do not need to attend all the sessions - you can pick which ones are best for you!

 

Cost for ASE Members:

1 session = £19, 3 sessions = £53, 6 sessions £100

 

Cost for non- ASE members in statefunded schools in UK

1 session = £25, 3 sessions = £71, 6 sessions £134

 

Cost for non- ASE members in independent and international schools

1 session = £31, 3 sessions = £89, 6 sessions £167

 

ASE membership is just £45 year (and free for trainees), find out about all membership benefit and join here.

A taster from our Forces module...

Programme Schedule and Topics Covered:

Forces Unveiled

Forces Unveiled 12th June 4.30-6 pm

 

Energy Explored

Energy Explored 18th June 4.30-6pm

 

Electrifying Circuits

Electrifying Circuits 26th June 4.30-6pm

Wave Wonders

Wave Wonders 2nd July 4.30-6pm

Magnetic Mysteries

Magnetic Mysteries 10th July 4.30-6pm

The Heat is On

The Heat is On 4th July 4.30-6pm

Any questions please contact conferences@ase.org.uk

This CPD programme is brought to you in partnership between ASE and Physics Partners.

Meet your facilitators

Christina Astin

Christina Astin has over 25 years’ experience in secondary schools as an outstanding physics teacher and leader during which time she co-founded Young Scientists Journal

Dr Andrea Mapplebeck

Dr. Andrea Mapplebeck has worked in a variety of roles in secondary schools and higher education and has been writing and facilitating hands-on, evidence-informed CPD for schools, teachers, and other organizations across the UK and abroad since 2002.

In partnership with Physics Partners: Expert Practical Help for Schools