CLEAPSS Safe & Effective Classroom Chemistry Event

Outstanding science teaching incorporates a wide range of activities - including well designed, sharply focused practical work. This one day ‘hands-on’ course for teachers and technicians is led by CLEAPSS trainer Kay Stephenson and concentrates on key aspects of planning and organisation of effective and safe practical chemistry for new and existing courses.

Topics covered include:

• What makes practical work effective?
• Health & safety legislation and chemicals – an update and implications for teaching. Myths and reality!
• Curriculum chemistry and innovative ideas for practical work
• Keep it safe! A common sense approach to risk assessment and ideas for teaching about risk and risk assessment
• Be prepared! Dealing with emergencies.
• The art of demonstration – exciting and effective
• Sources of resources – the good, the bad and the ugly!

Try out a range of curriculum-linked experiments and demonstrations. The activities have been designed to illustrate ways of maximising and enhancing teaching and learning opportunities and minimising the resources, time and effort required to prepare, set-up and clear away.
Outcomes

• evaluate a broad range of practical chemistry activities
• develop confidence and skills with chemistry demonstrations
• understand key aspects of H&S legislation with regard to chemicals and professional responsibilities
• develop strategies for organising safe practical chemistry
• recognise and select appropriate resources to support practical chemistry

Course Fee: £95.00 per person attending

This is for a full day of professional development, all CLEAPSS course resources, lunch and refreshments.

CLEAPSS courses are intended for CLEAPSS members - if you are uncertain about your membership please contact CLEAPSS on 01895 251496. An additional charge may be payable for non-members attending courses.