Physics BTEC Training Day 2 Thurs 25th February 2010

'Practical ideas to introduce into new BTEC assignments for the new BTEC specification Sept 2010'

19 delegates
100% of delegates said they thought the course was either 'good or very good' with 89% saying it was 'very good'

Some comments from the delegates:
"Well researched and presented course – production of DVD of resources is very useful"
"Good use by the presenters of the knowledge and ideas of the delegates"
"Very useful day – some great ideas"
"Very informative and well delivered"
"Excellent and informative day"
"I will use the ideas shared now to engage my students"
"Another excellent day – fantastic resources to be used in school"
"Great background information for the non physics specialists"
"Excellent course – thank you"
"Lots of information and ideas – even for a seasoned Physicist"
"Thank you, looking forward to similar days for Chemistry and Biology"


Delegates identified future inset needs:-
‘Courses for non specialists’
‘Support with writing schemes of work’
‘A level training’
‘Possibility of presenters coming into school’

Oaks Collegiate EDEXCEL IAA Training - Teachers & Students

Head of Science Bournville School said:
"a great venue; good resources and a nice positive environment; really focused the minds of the students"

Teacher from Lordswood Boys’ School said:
"Pupils enjoyed working at the physics factory and completed their activities very well
The presenters catered for all pupil needs (using VAK) to access the higher grades"

Physics BTEC Day 1 Training Friday 5th February 2010

'practical ideas to introduce into new BTEC assignments for the new BTEC specification Sept 2010'

18 delegates
100% of delegates said they thought the course was either 'good or very good' with 94% saying it was 'very good'

Some comments from the delegates:
"Extremely well organised, excellent collaboration by the speakers and very good resources ..."
"Great day, excellent ideas and a lot to take away"
"An excellent day, I now have a bank of resources to take back to school and share with colleagues"
"Shopping list for equipment was an excellent idea"
"Very helpful course, with plenty of motivational activities"
"I will now modify my assignment briefs to incorporate the activities that I have learned today"
"An overall inspiring day and plethora of useful ideas and resources to take away and use"
"Engaging and interesting, relevant to current situation"
"I have left with a better understanding of BTEC as a whole not just in Physics"

Delegates identified future inset needs:-
'How to make the space part of Physics more hands on'
'More, more, more!'
'Use of data logging in Physics'
'Physics courses for non-specialists who want to teach A level Physics'

Jim Whittle's visit to the Physics Factory Wed 3rd February 2010