CPD event for Teachers of Physics
18 May 2012
09:00 - 16:00
Professional Development for Teachers of Physics - a one day practically based course, focusing on the fundamental aspects of wave phenomena.
Wave Phenomena
Friday 18th May 2012
The University of Aberdeen is proud to host a professional development day for teachers of Physics. The course will be entirely practically based and will focus on fundamental aspects of waves, especially those relevant ot Higher and Advanced Higher Physics. As usual the lab manual will be liberally sprinkled with suggestions for student investigations. The course will take place in the newly refurbished labs of the Physics department.
Course Aims
This professional development aims to provide an opportunity to:
- pursue ideas for student projects and demonstrations
- undertake experiments outwith the school environment
- increase confidence in delivering this area of the syllabus in school
- consolidate and extend teachers' knowledge and expertise
- network with other teachers and university staff
- share ideas and concerns regarding CfE.
Programme
09:00 Registration and Coffee
09:30 Practical session A: Multiple slit interference/diffraction
11:10 Practical session B: Demonstrations and Mini-experiments
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Practical session B continued
13:50 Practical session C: Transverse vibrations of a stretched wire
15:30 Depart
Fees
The course will cost £105 pers person; fees include course notes, a sandwich lunch and refreshments.
Registration
Downloadable form for further information and registration HERE
Contact
CPD Services
Research and Innovation
University of Aberdeen
Room 36 University Office
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Tel: 01224 272523
Fax: 01224 272319
Email: cpdservices@abdn.ac.uk