Applying Chemical Ideas – HSC Chemistry Module 8

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NESA ACCREDITED PL,  $399AUD + GST per person for 6 hours at Proficient!

This NESA ACCREDITED self-paced, on-demand course provides in depth professional learning for teachers new to HSC Chemistry and also experienced teachers seeking further development and a massive amount of resources around Applying Chemical Ideas.

During this course, participants will:

  • Learn the content for HSC Chemistry Module 8 with 22 theory videos plus supporting slides, so they in turn will be able to best teach Applying Chemical Ideas and support student learning:
    • Analysis of Inorganic Substances
    • Analysis of Organic Substances
    • Chemical Synthesis and Design
  • Learn how to perform the mandatory and recommended experiments with 9 experiment videos, accompanying instructions and risk assessments
  • Learn how to tackle a variety of new questions with 21 questions and structured response videos
  • Learn common student misconceptions in Applying Chemical Ideas and how to avoid or overcome them
  • Acquire appropriate and varied pedagogies for Applying Chemical Ideas
  • Receive resources you can use with your students

NESA ACCREDITATION

Completing Applying Chemical Ideas for Teachers – HSC Chemistry Module 8 will contribute 6 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and assessment of NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework addressing Standard Descriptor 2.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW.

Feedback from participants

“The knowledge of the presenter is outstanding. I cannot fault this course.”

Course Delivered by Dr Col Harrison

Col began teaching in Sydney’s golden west in 1988. Since then he has worked in the public and private sector as well as holding several roles in teacher training and development with Peer Support Australia and Beaconhouse in the United Arab Emirates. He has HSC marking experience in Biology and Chemistry and has a YouTube channel to support flipped learning in the classroom. Col is the current Head of Science and Leader of Professional Learning at St Philip’s Christian College, Port Stephens.