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Jim McGill has over 32 years teaching experience and was P.T Physics for a total of 14 years in two separate schools.
He has extensive SQA experience as an author, marker, examiner, central moderator and visiting verifier covering Physics, Chemistry Biology and Science courses at school and college level.
For around 25 years he was a trainer and development officer at regional and national level supporting the introduction of short courses, modules and science courses from primary to college level, and has extensive experience in providing training for small groups and presenting at large national conferences.
For the last few years he has been the National Coordinator for the SCHOLAR programme, coordinating the support provided by a team of area coordinators for pupils and teachers across Scotland. |
National 4 and 5 courses in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Monday 3rd June 2013
09.30 - 15.30
£175 plus VAT
Science departments have now reached the stage where serious consideration has to be given to the new National 4 and 5 qualifications. This course is designed to allow Physics, Chemistry and Biology teachers to discuss their implementation plans for the transition from standard grade and intermediate courses and to look, in depth, at all the necessary preparations.
The course will include:
- a close examination of all relevant SQA documentation
- coming to a common understanding of all that is involved
- identifying differences from S Grade and Intermediate courses
- a particular emphasis on assessment, recording and reporting
- a chance to look at, and share, resources already available
- time to share good ideas
- Internal moderation requirements and procedures.
Previous attendees have commented:
'Excellent!! I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and it has given me loads to do when I go back to school. I have a better understanding of the course, thanks.'
'Very helpful - a lot clearer on the course structure'
'Excellent course - lots covered in such a short period of time - Very reassuring'
'Found it interesting. It was good to have a speaker who had insight into ALL aspects of a school and the SQA establishment'
'Feel more confident in what is expected for the assessment for Nat 4/5'
CfE Higher Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Friday 17th May 2013 - cancelled
09.30 – 15.30
£175 plus VAT
This course is aimed at teachers who are relatively new to teaching Higher Biology, Chemistry or Physics and teachers who want to update their knowledge and skills and prepare for the introduction of CFE.
We look in depth at all the relevant SQA and Education Scotland literature including arrangements and support documents, and External and Internal Assessment reports. We will compare the existing courses to the new CFE courses, making sure participants have a good understanding of the changes and how to deal with them. We also look at resources and discuss ideas which will help to enhance your teaching skills. Items covered include
- coming to a common understanding of the SQA documents
- evidence requirements and record keeping
- quality assurance including internal and external verification
- management issues/timelines/deadlines
- using available resources and reducing development time
- sharing ideas and expertise
- identifying areas pupils find difficult
- improving lessons, encouraging pupils
- building CFE requirements into normal classroom activities
- preparing for the transition to CFE
CfE Advanced Higher Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Monday 20th May 2013 - cancelled
09.30 – 15.30
£175 plus VAT
This course is aimed at teachers who are relatively new to teaching Advanced Higher Biology, Chemistry or Physics and teachers who want to update their knowledge and skills and prepare for the introduction of CFE. We look in depth at all the relevant SQA and Education Scotland literature including arrangements and support documents, and External and Internal Assessment reports. We will compare the existing courses to the new CFE courses, making sure participants have a good understanding of the changes and how to deal with them. We also look at resources and discuss ideas which will help to enhance your teaching skills.
Items covered include:
- coming to a common understanding of all the SQA documents
- evidence requirements and record keeping
- quality assurance including internal and external verification
- management issues/timelines/deadlines
- investigation reports/day books etc.
- using available resources and reducing development time
- sharing ideas and expertise
- identifying areas pupils find difficult
- improving lessons, encouraging pupils
- building CFE requirements into normal classroom activities
- preparing for the transition to CFE
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