Physics, Astronomy, and Space: Teaching Secondary Science – FutureLearn

Upgrade your secondary science lessons boost your knowledge of space physics and help students build key career skills Broaden your science teaching skill set with the Royal Observatory Greenwich Our world is increasingly driven by science and technology and as a result STEM is becoming a growing area of focus in education On this course youll learn how to impart key physics space science and astronomy knowledge while teaching transferable skills that will support your students in their schooling and career to come Explore how young people perceive science and what this means for STEM teaching Science is a compulsory subject at school but how does this impact how students view science This course will help you as an educator understand how students see science and how that affects their engagement in the subject Using space physics and astronomy for context youll have the chance to improve your science subject knowledge and start teaching in a way that helps your students foster a lifelong interest in science Support your students in science lessons to prepare for their future Secondary school is when students begin to seriously consider future career paths In finding new ways to investigate outstanding questions secondary science covers vital areas like maths literacy and creativity It also provides a platform for young people to build critical thinking and analytical skills As well as helping pupils build key STEM knowledge youll learn how to support students to develop a range of skills that will stand them in good stead for future job opportunities Learn with astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich ROG This course is led by ROG astronomers who offer expert scientific knowledge in physics and astronomy In a typical year they teach over 40000 learners onsite at the Royal Observatory Greenwich through workshops and planetarium shows and also engage students through observatory outreach at schools and festivals Perceptions of science from both teachers and students Science capital the factors that affect a students any persons engagementassociation with science Methods of teaching science using astronomy as a context Facts and explanations of astronomy concepts covered in the secondary science curriculum to help teachers build their knowledge Ways to extend and encourage further learning outside a class Tips and tricks of teaching space science and astronomy online virtually